Distilleries disparues
Explorez les distilleries écossaises disparues , d'anciens producteurs florissants aujourd'hui plongés dans le silence et entrés dans l'histoire du whisky . Ces expressions rares et très recherchées – des noms prestigieux comme Port Ellen , Glen Mhor et Rosebank aux whiskies de collection émergents tels qu'Imperial , Littlemill et Cambus – sont prisées des collectionneurs et des connaisseurs du monde entier. Chaque alambic silencieux raconte une histoire unique, et les stocks limités font de ces précieux whiskies des incontournables pour toute collection de whisky écossais digne de ce nom. Aujourd'hui, avec la récente renaissance de certaines de ces distilleries*, ces anciennes cuvées sont encore plus exceptionnelles.
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Caledonian Distillery
SHOP NOWFounded in 1855 in central Edinburgh, Caledonian Distillery thrived with its own railway yard, supplying grain whisky for Andrew Usher's pioneering blends. Closed in 1988, the site was later redeveloped for housing and business use.
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Cambus Distillery
SHOP NOWEstablished in 1806 near Alloa, Cambus Distillery produced malt and grain whisky. Closed in 1993, it’s now a Diageo cask filling site. Cambus whiskies, including Hunter Laing Sovereign releases, remain highly popular despite the distillery’s closure.
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Caperdonich Distillery
SHOP NOWFounded in 1897 in Rothes, Caperdonich Distillery faced early closure in 1902. Reopened in 1965, it closed permanently in 2002 and was demolished in 2011. Its rare Speyside malt whisky lives on through independent bottlers like Hunter Laing.
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Dallas Dhu*
SHOP NOWDallas Dhu Distillery, designed by Charles C. Doig and opened in 1898, closed in 1983. Maintained as a museum it retains original equipment and joins the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Gordon & MacPhail has released vintage Dallas Dhu bottlings recently. (*due to be re-opened soon)
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Littlemill Distillery
SHOP NOWEstablished in 1772, Littlemill Distillery, Scotland's oldest, innovated whisky-making with unique stills and ventilation towers. Production ceased in 1992, and it was demolished in 2006, leaving only the manager's house shell as a relic.
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Imperial Distillery
SHOP NOWDesigned by Charles C. Doig, Imperial Distillery opened in 1897 in Speyside, marking Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee with a golden crown on its pagoda roof. Closed in 1998 and demolished in 2013, its legacy lives on through independent releases.
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North of Scotland Distillery
SHOP NOWThe North of Scotland Distillery, established at Cambus in 1957, initially produced malt whisky before switching to grain whisky in 1960. Renamed in 1964, it closed in 1980 and was demolished in 1993, becoming a lost Lowland grain distillery.
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Port Ellen*
SHOP NOWEstablished in 1825 on Islay’s southern coast, Port Ellen Distillery pioneered the spirit safe. Closed in 1983 its old bottlings, including the Annual Release, remain highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts. (*distillery revived in 2022)
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Rosebank Distilllery*
SHOP NOWRosebank distilling traces back to 1798, with the renowned distillery founded in 1840 by James Rankine in Falkirk. Known for triple-distilled whisky, it closed in 1993. (*distillery revived in 2024)
