Glenrothes was founded in 1878 in the Speyside town of Rothes. It was the brainchild of a partnership of James Stuart & Co, William Grant, Robert Dick and John Cruickshank. The whisky quickly became an important malt for blending. The distillery survived an explosion, and several rebuilds during the 20th century, eventually becoming associated with Berry Bros & Rudd, the UK’s oldest wine and spirits merchant. They introduced vintaged single malt releases. It is currently part of the Edrington Group portfolio. Glenrothes is known for a rounded, rich yet elegant Speyside style that is often shaped by sherry cask influence and has developed a reputation for balance and sophistication.
Glenrothes
Speyside
Established 1878
A lesser known yet classic exponent of ex-sherry cask maturation from the town of Rothes.
Spirit Character
Rich sherried notes everywhere with dried fruit, candied peel, chocolate and a pinch of baking spice.
Taste profile
Dark Chocolate
Orange Peel
Raisins
Facts & Figures
RegionSpeyside
Established1878
OwnerEdrington
Number of Stills5 wash, 5 spirit
Annual Capacity5,600,000 litres of alcohol
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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