Tag: Highland

Glenlochy distillery: from 1898 to today’s rare releases

The Glenlochy Distillery in Fort William

Founded in 1898 by David McAndie of Nairn, Glenlochy distillery, was sited in Fort William, in the shadow of Ben Nevis, across the road from the Ben Nevis distillery. The distillery was built just as the Pattinson Crash ended years of speculation and overproduction in Scottish whisky distilling, to begin production in 1901. With its […]

Ruadh Maor 8 year old, Chorlton Whisky

A bottle of Ruadh Maor whisky from Chorlton Whisky

The Ruadh Maor 8 year old from Chorlton Whisky is a wonderful dram which hides its strength in a delicate presentation, no sherry or other finishes, simply a great expression aged for 8 years in a Caol Ila hogshead. It is an exceptionally well-balanced peated whisky, strong and punchy, yet never overwhelmed by the high […]