Speyburn Distillery
- Rothes, Scotland
About Speyburn Distillery
Speyburn distillery is a Speyside Scottish whisky distillery located in Rothes, Moray. Founded in 1897 by John Hopkins & Company, the site was chosen by John Hopkins himself for its pristine water supply from the Granty Burn, a minor tributary of the River Spey. Hopkins appointed the renowned distillery architect Charles C. Doig to design the distillery, and to this day, Speyburn features the classic pagoda ventilator, a hallmark of Doig’s design.
The proprietors were eager to start production in 1897 to ensure the first fillings could bear the date of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. Despite scheduling production to begin on November 1, 1897, delays meant the stills did not run until December 15. Nonetheless, the proprietors succeeded in their ambition, producing and bonding one butt bearing the date 1897.
Today the distillery is owned by Inver House Distillers Limited and Speyburn Speyside Single Malt Scotch whisky is exported worldwide.
Speyburn Whisky Cask Ownership - The Facts
Founded: 1897
Region: Speyside
Distillery Status: Working
Water Source: Granty Burn
Speyburn 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.