Glen Garioch is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries. It was founded in 1797 in the town of Oldmeldrum in northwest Aberdeenshire. It is one of just a handful of distilleries that remain in operation from the 18th century. Its long history includes multiple closures, rebuilds and changes in ownership, including periods under Distillers Company Ltd and Morrison Bowmore. The distillery resumed full production under Suntory Global Spirits and has become known for a robust Highland style with a firm malty backbone. Its old buildings and longstanding heritage make it one of the more historic and traditional distilleries in Scotland. An underrated single malt and great place to visit.
Glen Garioch
The Highlands
Established 1797
One of Scotland's oldest and most traditional distilleries, based in rural Aberdeenshire.
Spirit Character
Robust and distinctly malty, Glen Garioch is an ode to traditional whisky making.
Taste profile
Malt
Peaches
Toffee
Facts & Figures
RegionThe Highlands
Established1797
OwnerSuntory Global Spirits
Number of Stills1 wash, 1 spirit
Annual Capacity1,300,000 litres of alcohol
Websitehttps://www.glengarioch.com/
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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