Mortlach Whisky
Mortlach Speyside Single Malt Skotsk WhiskyOwner: Region/district: Diageo Speyside Founded: Status: Capacity: 1823 Active 3 800 000 litres Address: Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire AB55 4AQ Tel: website: 01340 822100 www.malts.com History: 1823 – The distillery is founded by James Findlater. 1824 – Donald Macintosh and Alexander Gordon become part-owners. 1831 – The distillery is sold to John Robertson for £270. 1832 – A. & T. Gregory buys Mortlach. 1837 – James and John Grant of Aberlour become part-owners. No production takes place. 1842 – The distillery is now owned by John Alexander Gordon and the Grant brothers. 1851 – Mortlach is producing again after having been used as a church and a brewery for some years. 1853 – George Cowie joins and becomes part-owner. 1867 – John Alexander Gordon dies and Cowie becomes sole owner. 1895 – George Cowie Jr. joins the company. 1897 – The number of stills is increased from three to six. 1923 – Alexander Cowie sells the distillery to John Walker & Sons. 1925 – John Walker becomes part of Distillers Company Limited (DCL). 1930 – The administration is transferred to Scottish Malt Distillers (SMD). 1964 – Major refurbishment. 1968 – Floor maltings ceases. 1996 – Mortlach 1972 (23 years) is released as a Rare Malt. The distillery is renovated at a cost of £1.5 million. 1998 – Mortlach 1978 (20 years) is released as a Rare Malt. 2004 – Mortlach 1971, a 32 year old cask strength is released. 2009 – Mortlach 1997, a single cask in the new Manager´s Choice range is released. Ovennævnte tekst er fra Malt Whisky Year Book. Tak til Ingvar Ronde, forfatter til Malt Whisky Year Book 2012 - Køb den fulde udgave her for 149,- kr.  |
