Glenugie distillery

Glenugie Distillery is a historic Scotch whisky distillery located in Peterhead, Scotland. The distillery was established in 1831 and ceased production in 1983. It is known for producing a unique style of single malt whisky that is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

History

The Glenugie Distillery was founded in 1831 by Donald McLeod & Co. The distillery was initially a brewery before being converted into a distillery. Over the years, the distillery changed hands several times, with owners including Simon Forbes, John & William Field, and Seager Evans & Co.

In 1873, the distillery was extensively refurbished and expanded under the ownership of Alex. Horne & Co. The distillery was again refurbished in 1963, with the addition of steam heated stills and a new mash tun.

The Glenugie Distillery ceased production in 1983 during the downturn in the whisky industry. The distillery buildings were subsequently demolished in 1993, although the manager's house and the warehouses remain.

Production

The Glenugie Distillery was known for its unique production methods. The distillery used a combination of malt and grain whisky in its production, with the malt whisky being produced in pot stills and the grain whisky being produced in column stills.

The distillery had a capacity of 1.3 million litres per annum, with the whisky being matured in a combination of bourbon casks and sherry casks. The whisky was known for its light and fruity character, with notes of apple, pear, and honey.

Legacy

Despite its closure, the Glenugie Distillery has left a lasting legacy in the whisky industry. The distillery's single malt whisky is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, with bottles often fetching high prices at auction.

In recent years, independent bottlers have released several expressions of Glenugie single malt whisky, further adding to the distillery's legacy.

See also

• List of distilleries in Scotland
• Scotch whisky
• Single malt whisky