Craigellachie is in the Speyside village of the same name and was founded in 1891 by Peter Mackie and Alexander Edward. This was during a period of rapid late Victorian expansion of distilleries in Speyside. It was built to supply single malt for Mackie’s popular White Horse blend. The distillery has retained several traditional production features and is one of the few in Scotland to still use worm tubs condensers. This is said to contribute to its bold and sulphury character. Now part of Bacardi’s Scotch whisky wing, John Dewar’s & Sons, and is a major ingredient in their range of blended whiskies. That said, Craigellachie is recognised as a single malt, prized for a robust and old-fashioned style.
Craigellachie
Speyside
Established 1891
A Speyside distillery that has long been a major component of the Dewar's range of blends.
Spirit Character
Bold and savoury but with a tropical fruit kick, Craigellachie is not your typical Speyside malt.
Taste profile
Matchbox
Meaty
Pineapple
Indicative bottle values by age
A snapshot of current market pricing across key age statements for Craigellachie. Values are indicative and for illustrative purposes only.
Facts & Figures
RegionSpeyside
Established1891
OwnerJohn Dewar & Sons Ltd
Number of Stills2 wash, 2 spirit
Annual Capacity4,300,000 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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