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Glendullan distillery

Coordinates: 57°26′53″N 03°07′07″W / 57.44806°N 3.11861°W / 57.44806; -3.11861
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Glendullan distillery
Region: Speyside
LocationDufftown
OwnerDiageo
Founded1897
StatusOperational
Water sourceGoats Well Spring
No. of stills3 wash stills
3 spirit stills
Capacity3,700,000 L
Glendullan
Age(s)Twelve years, Rare and Fine Malts- Twenty-Three Years Distilled in 1974

Glendullan distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dufftown, Scotland in the Speyside region. Glendullan is owned by Diageo.

History

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Glendullan distillery was built in 1897 by the Aberdeen blender and broker William Williams.[1]

In 1925.Williams merged with Greenlees Brothers and was absorbed within The Distillers Company.[2]

In 1972, a second distillery was built next door run in tandem with the original site until the original plant was closed in 1985.[3]

In 1997, with the merger of Guinness plc (The Distillers Company owner) and Grand Metropolitan, Glendullan distillery become part of the new company, Diageo.[4]

Production

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Glendullan distillery's water source is Conval Hill springs. There are three wash stills and three spirit stills.[5]

The output of Glendullan is mostly used within the world of Diageo blended whisky. However there have been a few official releases over the years. A 12 year old as part of the Flora and Fauna range that is now discontinued.[5] The 2023 Singleton series from Diageo though contains a 12, 15 and 18 year old Glendullan.[6]

References

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  1. ^ MacLean, Charles (2012). Whiskypedia - An Introduction to Scotch Whisky. Birlinn.
  2. ^ MacLean, Charles (2012). Whiskypedia - An Introduction to Scotch Whisky. Birlinn.
  3. ^ "The Glendullan Distillery (Macdonald Greenlees Ltd". www.diffordsguide.com. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  4. ^ Ipsen, Erik; Tribune, International Herald (13 May 1997). "$33 Billion Giant Guinness to Unite With Grand Met". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b whiskys. "Glendullan Whisky Distillery - Whiskys A - Z of Scottish Whisky Distilleries". Whiskys. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Diageo unveils Spirited Xchange Special Releases 2023". www.whisky.comhttps. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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- Description of Glendullan Distillery

57°26′53″N 03°07′07″W / 57.44806°N 3.11861°W / 57.44806; -3.11861