{"title":"North-Port Brechin Distillery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Port Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally founded as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTowhead Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid, John, and Alexander Guthrie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1820\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, was located near the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enorth gate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrechin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Scotland’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighland whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e region. Initially, cooling for the distillery's two stills was provided by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen Burn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which flowed through the grounds. Coal for production was first delivered by cart from Montrose, later transported by steam train after the railway's arrival in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1848\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. North Port ceased operations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1983\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand was demolished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1994\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the site now hosting a supermarket. A preserved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ered sandstone window frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves as a memorial to this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elost Highland malt whisky distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose rare whiskies are occasionally released by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eindependent bottlers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"north-port-brechin-38-year-old-1977-cadenhead-s","title":"North-Port Brechin 38 Year Old 1977 Cadenhead's","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaste a lost Highland voice with \u003cstrong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eNorth Port–Brechin 38 Year Old – 1977 Vintage, Cadenhead’s \u003cem data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"134\"\u003eSmall Batch\u003c\/em\u003e (bottled 2015)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eDistilled six years before the Brechin stills fell silent (1983) and filled into a solitary \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"274\"\u003erefill bourbon hogshead\u003c\/strong\u003e, this rarely-seen malt matured for nearly four decades before Cadenhead’s drew it at natural cask strength for their \u003cem data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eSmall Batch\u003c\/em\u003e line. Non-chill-filtered and natural in colour, only \u003cstrong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e174 individually numbered bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e preserve North Port’s austere, cereal-rich character enriched by honeyed vanilla, citrus oils and polished oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eSingle refill bourbon hogshead\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights creamy vanilla, bright citrus and refined oak while letting the distillery’s grain-rich core shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e38 years\u003c\/strong\u003e of dunnage maturation polish North Port’s robust spirit into layers of honeyed depth and subtle Highland herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eBottled at natural \u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003ecask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, non-chill-filtered and natural colour—delivering undiluted body, aroma and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eFrom the silent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eNorth Port (Brechin)\u003c\/strong\u003e distillery—an increasingly scarce opportunity for collectors and whisky historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003ePart of Cadenhead’s revered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003e“Small Batch”\u003c\/strong\u003e range—strictly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e174 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a contemplative dram of bygone craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2098\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePour a measure of this distinguished North Port and savour an evocative union of orchard sweetness, creamy vanilla and time-softened oak—an unforgettable whisky that keeps a lost distillery’s spirit alive in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North-Port Brechin","offers":[{"title":"Default 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align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNorth Port Brechin Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, bottled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for their iconic Connoisseurs Choice series. Distilled in 1981 and matured in refill American hogsheads, this historic expression was bottled in 2004, offering a rare opportunity to experience the character of this long-lost distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eNorth Port (Brechin) is one of Scotland’s silent distilleries, with stocks becoming increasingly scarce and sought after. Refill American oak maturation allows the spirit’s natural profile to shine, developing gentle layers of fruit, malt sweetness, and soft oak over time, resulting in a refined and balanced whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vh4loc\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eRare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the closed \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNorth Port Brechin Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"meq7tt\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eDistilled 1981, bottled 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g2pelb\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eMatured in refill American hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fl78n\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eBottled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for the Connoisseurs Choice series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"smy450\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eA rare opportunity to experience a lost Scottish distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i5cnx\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eIncreasingly collectible vintage whisky with historic significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1876\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe North Port Brechin 1981 Connoisseurs Choice is a beautifully understated and increasingly scarce single malt, offering elegance, balance, and a tangible connection to Scotland’s whisky heritage. 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