Strathdee distillery
Appearance
Region: Highland | |
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Location | Aberdeen, Scotland |
Owner | Strathdee Distillery Co |
Founded | 1821 |
Status | Closed/demolished |
Water source | Manofield Burn |
No. of stills | 1 wash, 1 spirit |
Strathdee distillery was a Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Aberdeen, Scotland.
History
[edit]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]