Glenglassaugh was founded in 1875 and is near the town of Portsoy on the Moray Firth coast. It was closed for long periods across the 20th century (1908-1931 and 1936-1960) before a final closure in 1986. The distillery was revived in 2008 after a 22-year absence and later acquired by the BenRiach Distillery Company in 2013. In turn, this was purchased by Brown-Forman in 2016. Its stunning coastal location and renewed emphasis on maturation and branding have helped Glenglassaugh develop a distinct identity. The whisky is often associated with a gentle coastal style, combining fruit and sweetness with a maritime edge. Glenglassaugh translates as ‘glen of the green grass’ from local Gaelic.
Glenglassaugh
The Highlands
Established 1875
A coastal Highland distillery perched atop a cliff overlooking the sweeping Sandend Bay.
Spirit Character
Grassy and packed with fruit, this Highlander oozes elegance and class.
Taste profile
Grass
Peaches
Pear
Facts & Figures
RegionThe Highlands
Established1875
OwnerBrown-Forman
Number of Stills1 wash, 1 spirit
Annual Capacity1,100,000 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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