Our Story
Sherry Cask connoisseurs since 1826
Ever since James Allardice was granted one of Scotland’s first distillery licences, The Glendronach has been mastering the art of sherry cask-matured whisky.
1771
Boynesmill House is built alongside the River Burn.
This is where James Allardice founded the distillery in 1826.
1826
The Glendronach is born.
Founded by a partnership of local farmers headed by James Allardice, The Glendronach was one of the first licensed distilleries in Scotland.
1830
The distillery is bought over by Walter Scott (from Teaninich).
1862
The Glendronach is the largest duty-paying distillery in the Highlands.
1920
Captain Charles Grant, son of the founder of Glenfiddich, purchases The Glendronach.
1960
The distillery is bought over by William Teacher & Sons. They double the number of stills from two to four, scaling production capacity.
1976
Allied Distillers purchase William Teacher & Sons, and so The Glendronach passes into new hands.
1996
Unfortunately, the distillery is mothballed by the new owners.
2002
After 6 years of dormancy, the distillery reopens to full production.
2005
Allied Distillers is taken over by Pernod Ricard and the distillery passes to Chivas Brothers. Under their guardianship, The Glendronach converts to steam heating, having been one of the last remaining distilleries that used coal to heat the stills.
2008
The Glendronach is taken over by The BenRiach Distilling Company Ltd.
2009
The Glendronach launches its flagship 12, 15, and 18 years-aged expressions.
2016
Brown-Forman purchases The Glendronach, appointing Rachel Barrie as master blender.
2024
As demand for The Glendronach grows globally, our age-old whisky is enjoying a refreshed, all-new bottle design.
Our Distillery
Welcome inside The Glendronach
Connoisseurs of this masterful single malt visit The Glendronach Distillery year-round. Join us in-person to explore our extensive range of highly-coveted expressions.
