The Speyside distillery of Balmenach was founded by James MacGregor in 1824. It grew from a small illicit farm distillery that he operated on his Balminoch Farm. The whisky produced there is known for its heavy and savoury style and is highly regarded amongst blenders. These characteristics give blends added depth and complexity. Owners Inver House Distillers use Balmenach to such effect in their popular Hankey Bannister blend. There are no official bottlings from the distillery on the market, but it occasionally appears on the independent bottling scene. One such bottler releases it as a ‘Highland single malt’ 12 Years Old under the Deerstalker name. Balmenach is also where Caorunn gin is produced.
Balmenach
Speyside
Established 1824
A single malt of distinction that has long been prized by Scotland's blenders.
Spirit Character
A quirky honeyed malt that combines lush stone fruit with a begetal, savoury twist.
Taste profile
Apricots
Honey
Vegetal
Facts & Figures
RegionSpeyside
Established1824
OwnerInver House Distillers
Number of Stills3 wash, 3 spirit stills
Annual Capacity2,900,000 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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