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Cragganmore Distillery

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Cragganmore Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.

Cragganmore Distillery, distilleries in Scottish Highlands

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Typical visit
1.5 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Year-round (indoors)
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Cragganmore Distillery is a working distillery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1869. Opening hours: Mar 27-Oct 31 10:00-17:00; Jan-Mar off. Wikidata describes it as: "Whisky/spirit distillery.". Coordinates: 57.4102°, -3.3943°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Cragganmore distillery is a Scotch whisky distillery situated in the village of Ballindalloch in Banffshire, Scotland.

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Background

History

The distillery was founded in 1869 by John Smith on land leased from Sir George Macpherson-Grant. The site was chosen by Smith both for its proximity to the waters of the Craggan burn and because it was close to the Strathspey Railway. Smith was an experienced distiller, having already been manager of the Macallan, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas and Clydesdale in Wishaw distilleries. The distillery is taken over by John's brother George and then by John's son Gordon. In 1923, after Gordon death, his widow Mary Jane takes over and finally sells it to the Cragganmore-Glenlivet Distillery Co., which is owned equally by Peter Mackie from White Horse and Ballindalloch Estate. Mackie sold his share to…

Description

The stills used in the second distillation (the spirit still) of Cragganmore whisky are unique in having a flat top and being relatively short. The stills' shape has a definite effect on the taste and aroma (nose) of the whisky. Laura Vernon is the current master distiller.

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Coordinates
57.4102, -3.3943
District
Moray
Postcode
AB37 9AB
Parliamentary constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
Phone
+44 1479 874 715
Established
1869
Opening
Mar 27-Oct 31 10:00-17:00; Jan-Mar off
Official site
www.malts.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cragganmore Distillery?
Cragganmore Distillery is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB37 9AB).
When was Cragganmore Distillery built?
Built or established in 1869.
Who owns Cragganmore Distillery?
Cragganmore Distillery is owned by Diageo.
How do I get to Cragganmore Distillery?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AB37 9AB. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.