Ben Nevis Distillery, Fort William, Scotland
This evening, I am focusing on Ben Nevis Distillery near Fort William on the West of Scotland and as such sits in the ‘Highlands’ region for whisky classification purposes.
This distillery has a history dating back to 1825 when is was founded by one ‘Long John’ Macdonald. Key facts:
- Four large stills produce 2000 litres of spirit per annum.
- Most of the output goes for blending. Produces own blend ’Dew of Ben Nevis’.
- Single malt is a medium peated 10 year old. Well regarded but not aggressively marketed.
- Uses water from the Allt a Mhuillin Burn (Mill Burn) which is sourced from two lochans 3000 feet up Ben Nevis which is Britain’s tallest mountain.
- Owned by Nikka Distilling Company
Inside Ben Nevis Distillery, Fort William, Scotland
Whisky Stills, Ben Nevis Distillery, Scotland
Distillery tours are available to the public. Good value.
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