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Springbank Distillery

Springbank Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.

Springbank Distillery, distilleries in Scottish Lowlands

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Typical visit
1.5 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Year-round (indoors)
  • Family-friendly

About

Springbank Distillery is a working distillery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1828. Address: 85, Long Row, Campbeltown, PA28 6EX. Wikidata describes it as: "Whisky/spirit distillery.". Coordinates: 55.4255°, -5.6091°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Springbank is a family-owned single malt whisky distillery on the Kintyre peninsula in western Scotland. It is owned by J & A Mitchell & Company, which also owns the Glengyle distillery, the oldest independent bottler, William Cadenheads, and several blended scotch labels. Licensed in 1828, Springbank is one of the last surviving producers of single malt whiskies in Campbeltown, an area that once had more than thirty active distilleries. The distillery produces three types of peated and unpeated malt whisky that it bottles under three distinct brands. The majority of its distillate is bottled as a single malt, with a small percentage sold to larger blenders or ending up in one of J&A Mitchell's own blended scotch labels, such as Campbeltown Loch.

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Background

History

Springbank was established by the Reid Brothers in 1828. The Reid Brothers sold the distillery in 1837 to John and William Mitchell. Later, the son of John Mitchell joined the business, which became J&A Mitchell. The partnership of John and William Mitchell was dissolved in 1872, when John Mitchell bought the distillery for £5,055 (), and William Mitchell built the Glengyle distillery. In December 1883 a storm hit Campbeltown which resulted in the collapse of the distillery chimneys. Further damage occurred during a storm in 1904, when part of the tun room roof was torn off. After shutting down temporarily in 1926 due to the effects of the Prohibition in the United States, the distillery…

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Coordinates
55.4255, -5.6091
Postcode
PA28 6EX
Parliamentary constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Phone
+44 1586 551710
Established
1828

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Springbank Distillery?
Springbank Distillery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA28 6EX).
When was Springbank Distillery built?
Built or established in 1828.
Who owns Springbank Distillery?
Springbank Distillery is owned by J&A Mitchell & Company.
How do I get to Springbank Distillery?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PA28 6EX. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.