Glenburgie Distillery
- Alves, Scotland
About Glenburgie Distillery
Glenburgie distillery, also known as Glenburgie-Glenlivet, Glen Burgie, or Glenburry, is located near Alves, Moray. Its history dates back to as early as 1810 when a distillery, then known as Kilnflat, is mentioned. Official records for the distillery first appear in 1829, but financial difficulties led to its closure in 1870.
Renamed Glenburgie in 1871, it reopened in 1878 under Charles Kay. Ownership changes occurred, and by around 1880, it came under the possession of Alex Fraser and Company, later being incorporated in 1895. However, it faced liquidation in 1925 and remained closed until 1935. Hiram Walker purchased the distillery in 1936.
In 1958, two Lomond stills were installed alongside existing ones, producing whisky sold under the name Glencraig. This experiment ceased in 1981, with the Lomond stills replaced by regular ones. Production ceased entirely in 2000, but the distillery was rebuilt between 2003 and 2004, retaining the original stills. Additional stills were added in 2006, increasing the production capacity to 4,200,000 litres of pure alcohol per year.
Glenburgie Whisky Cask Ownership - The Facts
Founded: 1810
Region: Speyside
Distillery Status: Working
Water Source: On-site source
Glenburgie is a renowned distillery located in Scotland with a rich heritage in producing fine whiskies. The rarity and quality of their products makes them desirable to collectors and enthusiasts, only increasing their value over time.
Whisky typically gains value as it ages and matures in the cask. The longer it remains in the cask, the more it has the potential to develop complexity and depth of flavors. We offer cask purchase programs that allow you to select the type of cask and aging duration, providing you with control over the maturation process.
Buying a cask allows you to own a unique piece of Bladnoch’s Kirkcowan Spirit production and a part of Bladnoch’s history. As the availability of aged and limited-edition whiskies decreases over time, the scarcity of these bottles can drive up their value.
Whisky has experienced growing popularity worldwide, particularly with the rise of collectors and investors seeking alternative assets. If the demand for premium Scotch whisky remains strong or continues to increase, it could positively impact the investment potential of your Kirkcowan Spirit (Bladnoch) cask. Recently we have seen the price of a standard bottle of Bladnoch rise from £40 to £80.