{"title":"Glentauchers Distillery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlentauchers Distillery Company\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, founded in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.P. Lowrie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Glasgow-based whisky blender, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Buchanan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a London-based blender, established the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlentauchers Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulben, Banffshire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, within Scotland’s renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeyside whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e region. Commencing distillation in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1898\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the distillery was equipped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esix stills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, positioning it as a significant producer of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeyside single malt whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Primarily focused on generating spirit for prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotch blends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Glentauchers has limited official single malt releases, making its offerings rare and highly sought after. However, exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eindependent bottlings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from esteemed companies such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignatory Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorrison \u0026amp; MacKay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcase the distillery’s superior craftsmanship and unique flavor profiles. Despite its primary role in blended whisky production, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlentauchers Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains a respected name among whisky enthusiasts and collectors, celebrated for its rich heritage and contribution to Scotland’s esteemed whisky industry. Whether included in renowned blends or enjoyed as exclusive single malts from independent bottlers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlentauchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e continues to uphold its legacy of quality and tradition in the competitive Speyside whisky landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glentauchers-11-year-old-2016-fragrant-drops","title":"Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2016 Fragrant Drops","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"622\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGlentauchers 11 Year Old 2016 is a vibrant and distinctive \u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eSpeyside single malt Scotch whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e, bottled for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eFragrant Drops\u003c\/strong\u003e series. 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