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Strathdee distillery

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Strathdee distillery
Region: Highland
LocationAberdeen, Scotland
OwnerStrathdee Distillery Co
Founded1821
StatusClosed/demolished
Water sourceManofield Burn
No. of stills1 wash, 1 spirit

Strathdee distillery was a Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Aberdeen, Scotland.

History

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Strathdee distillery was situated on Balmoral Road, in the valley of the Dee. was built in 1821 by Mr. Henry Ogg. the distillery out-put was from about 15,000 to 25,000 gallons.[1]

In 1895 was acquired by David Walker who ran until 1915 when it became incorporated as Strathdee Distillery Co.[2]

In 1920 was bought by Robertson & Co that was merged with Train & McIntyre in 1925. National Distillers of America then bought Train & McIntyre.[3]

The distillery was mothballed it during WW II. Last distillation is believed to have occurred in 1942 and then was closed. It is now demolished.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Barnard, Alfred (2013). The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom. Aaron Barker Publishing.
  2. ^ Time Volume 34. the University of California. 1939.
  3. ^ a b Moss, Michael S. (1981). The Making of Scotch Whisky - A History of the Scotch Whisky Distilling Industry. James & James.