Ardmore Whisky
Ardmore Highland Single Malt Skotsk WhiskyOwner: Region/district: Beam Global Highland Spirits & Wine 1898 Active 5 200 000 litres Address: Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire AB54 4NH Tel: website: 01464 831213 www.ardmorewhisky.com History: 1898 – Adam Teacher, son of William Teacher, starts the construction of Ardmore Distillery which eventually becomes William Teacher & Sons´ first distillery. Adam Teacher passes away before it is completed. 1955 – Stills are increased from two to four. 1973 – A visitor centre is constructed. 1974 – Another four stills are added, increasing the total to eight. 1976 – Allied Breweries takes over William Teacher & Sons and thereby also Ardmore. The own maltings (Saladin box) is terminated. 1999 – A 12 year old is released to commemorate the distillery’s 100th anniversary. A 21 year old is launched in a limited edition. 2002 – Ardmore is one of the last distilleries to abandon direct heating (by coal) of the stills in favour of indirect heating through steam. 2005 – Jim Beam Brands becomes new owner when it takes over some 20 spirits and wine brands from Allied Domecq for five billion dollars. 2007 – Ardmore Traditional Cask is launched. 2008 – A 25 and a 30 year old are launched. Ovennævnte tekst er fra Malt Whisky Year Book. Tak til Ingvar Ronde, forfatter til Malt Whisky Year Book 2012 - Køb den sidste nye udgave her |
