Royal Lochnagar distillery
 The main building and visitor centre of the Royal Lochnagar Distillery in 2012 | |
| Region: Highland | |
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| Location | Lochnagar, Royal Deeside |
| Owner | Diageo |
| Founded | January 1845 |
| Founder | John Begg |
| Water source | Springs in the hills of Lochnagar[1] |
| No. of stills | 1 wash still (6,700 L) 1 spirit still (3,720 L) |
| Capacity | 450,000 litres |
| Website | Royal Lochnagar |
Royal Lochnagar distillery is a
History
The first Lochnagar distillery was built by James Robertson of Crathie in the early 19th century.[3] However, it burnt down in suspicious circumstances in 1824.[3] A second and third replacement distillery was built and respectively burnt down again in 1826 and then 1841, supposedly by illicit competitors.[3][6] In 1845, John Begg founded and built the "new" Lochnagar distillery which is the basis of the distillery in operation today.[6][3][5]
The distillery was awarded its
Today Royal Lochnagar is leased by Diageo from the Abergeldie Estate and is the smallest whisky distillery in Diageo's holdings.[3] The present site is largely incorporated in its original farm and steadings, composed of Aberdeenshire granite stone.[8]
Products
The distillery produces a relatively small amount of whisky, most of which is used in Johnnie Walker black and blue label. As well as in use for blends by Diageo, the distillery produces a standard 12 year old single malt for public sale that is bottled at 40% abv.[9]
In June 2022, the distillery released a special edition whisky, known as the 'Balmoral platinum edition' for the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II.[10][4]
Managers
- Mike Nicolson (1998-2003)
- David Hardy (2003-06)
- Donald Renwick (2006-2011)
- Andrew Millsopp (2011-?)
- Sean Phillips[10]
References
- ^ a b c Maclean 2016, p. 319.
- ^ Wishart 2002, p. 222.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Maclean 2016, p. 318.
- ^ a b "NEW RELEASES: WHISKY TO TOAST THE QUEEN'S JUBILEEE". Scottish Field. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ a b c "Royal Lochnagar Distillery granted Royal Warrant". The Drinks Report. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ a b Smith 2001, p. 75.
- ^ "Royal drinks for raising a glass to Her Majesty". The Spectator. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ a b Maclean 2017, p. 136.
- ^ Wishart 2002, p. 223.
- ^ a b "Deeside distillery a mile from Balmoral releases limited edition whisky for Platinum Jubilee". Press and Journal. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
Bibliography
- Brander, Michael (1996). Brander's guide to Scotch whisky (5 ed.). New York: Globe Pequot. OCLC 34851266.
- Smith, Robin (2001). Lawson, Alan (ed.). The making of Scotland: a comprehensive guide to the growth of its cities, towns, and villages. Edinburgh: Canongate. p. 75. OCLC 48920986.
Royal Lochnagar.
- Wishart, David (2002). Whisky Classified. Choosing Single Malts by Flavour. Pavilion Books. ISBN 978-1911595731.
- Maclean, Charles (2016). Whiskypedia. A Gazetteer of Scotch Whisky. Edinburgh: Birlinn. ISBN 978-1-78027-401-0.
- Maclean, Charles (2017). Spirit of Place: Whisky Distilleries of Scotland. London: Frances Lincoln. ISBN 978-0711238916.
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