Linkwood Distillery
- Elgin, Scotland
About Linkwood Distillery
Linkwood distillery, located in Elgin, Speyside, was established in 1821 by Peter Brown, it began production in 1825 with a capacity of 4,500 litres per year. After Brown’s death in 1868, his son William Brown took over and built a new distillery between 1872 and 1873, increasing capacity massively to 227,000 litres per year. The Linkwood-Glenlivet company was formed in 1898 and expanded the distillery’s capacity to 454,000 litres per year.
The company was eventually sold to Scottish Malt Distillers, which was later acquired by United Distillers. The distillery temporarily closed during World War II due to a barley shortage but reopened in 1945 under Roderick Mackenzie, who believed in preserving the distillery’s traditional elements.
In 1962, the distillery was refurbished, electrified, and its stills were replaced with exact replicas. In 1971, a second distillery, Linkwood B, was built, and both distilleries were converted to steam heating, reaching a combined capacity of 2.5 million litres per year. The distillery was mothballed between 1985 and 1990, with partial production resuming afterward. Full production resumed in 2008 with three official bottlings released.
Linkwood Whisky Cask Ownership - The Facts
Founded: 1821
Region: Speyside
Distillery Status: Working
Water Source: Springs near Milbuies Loch
Linkwood 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.