Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Cragganmore Distillery
In or near Ballindalloch.
Cragganmore Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round (indoors)
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cragganmore Distillery is a working distillery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1869. Opening hours: Mar 27-Oct 31 10:00-17:00; Jan-Mar off. Wikidata describes it as: "Whisky/spirit distillery.". Coordinates: 57.4102°, -3.3943°.
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Official information
Cragganmore Distillery, founded by Big John Smith, is known for its complex whisky and historical significance in Speyside. Although the distillery is operational, the visitor centre is currently closed to the public, with nearby Cardhu Distillery recommended for tours and tastings.
From the Wikipedia article
Cragganmore distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery situated in the village of Ballindalloch in Banffshire, Scotland.
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Background
History
The distillery was founded in 1869 by John Smith on land leased from Sir George Macpherson-Grant. The site was chosen by Smith both for its proximity to the waters of the Craggan burn and because it was close to the Strathspey Railway. Smith was an experienced distiller, having already been manager of the Macallan, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas and Clydesdale in Wishaw distilleries. The distillery is taken over by John's brother George and then by John's son Gordon. In 1923, after Gordon death, his widow Mary Jane takes over and finally sells it to the Cragganmore-Glenlivet Distillery Co., which is owned equally by Peter Mackie from White Horse and Ballindalloch Estate. Mackie sold his share to…
Description
The stills used in the second distillation (the spirit still) of Cragganmore whisky are unique in having a flat top and being relatively short. The stills' shape has a definite effect on the taste and aroma (nose) of the whisky. Laura Vernon is the current master distiller.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4102, -3.3943
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB37 9AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Phone
- +44 1479 874 715
- Established
- 1869
- Opening
- Mar 27-Oct 31 10:00-17:00; Jan-Mar off
- Official site
- www.malts.com
Sources
- osm: w319665412 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cragganmore distillery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cragganmore.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cragganmore Distillery?
- Cragganmore Distillery is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB37 9AB).
- What is Cragganmore Distillery?
- Cragganmore Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
- How do I get to Cragganmore Distillery?
- Drivers can use postcode AB37 9AB.
- When was Cragganmore Distillery built?
- Built or established in 1869.
- Who owns Cragganmore Distillery?
- Cragganmore Distillery is owned by Diageo.
- How do I get to Cragganmore Distillery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB37 9AB. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.