Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Fettercairn Distillery
In or near Edzell.
Fettercairn 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 7.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fettercairn Distillery is a working distillery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1824. Address: Fettercairn. Wikidata describes it as: "Whisky/spirit distillery.". Coordinates: 56.8540°, -2.5830°.
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Official information
Fettercairn Distillery has been producing whisky since 1824, offering visitors a chance to learn about their unique production process. Guests can explore the distillery and sample their range of whiskies, including special limited editions.
From the Wikipedia article
Fettercairn distillery is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Fettercairn. Situated under the Grampian foothills in the Howe of Mearns, Fettercairn town’s name is loosely based on the phrase "the foot of the mountain". The distillery is operated by Whyte & Mackay, which Philippines-based Alliance Global owns.
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Background
History
Fettercairn Distillery was founded in 1824 by Alexander Ramsay, owner of the Fasque estate, who converted a corn mill at Nethermill into a distillery. After losing his fortune, Alexander was forced to sell the estate to the Gladstone family in 1829. John Gladstone’s son William Gladstone, went on to become Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer and was instrumental in passing various reforms on the taxation of whisky. In 1887, a fire forced the distillery to close for some time. Fettercairn was sold by the Gladstone family to Ross & Coulter in 1924. Ross & Coulter sold it Associated Scottish Distilleries in 1939. In 1973 Whyte & Mackay acquired Fettercairn distillery and it has…
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- Coordinates
- 56.8540, -2.5830
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB30 1DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Established
- 1824
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 7.4 km
- Official site
- www.fettercairnwhisky.com
Sources
- osm: w552558795 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Fettercairn distillery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 'Old Fettercairn' distillery - geograph.org.uk - 258418.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fettercairn Distillery?
- Fettercairn Distillery is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB30 1DR).
- What is Fettercairn Distillery?
- Fettercairn Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
- How do I get to Fettercairn Distillery?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB30 1DR.
- When was Fettercairn Distillery built?
- Built or established in 1824.
- Who owns Fettercairn Distillery?
- Fettercairn Distillery is owned by Whyte & Mackay.
- How do I get to Fettercairn Distillery?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB30 1DR.