Glendullan distillery

Glendullan distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dufftown, Scotland in the Speyside region. Glendullan is owned by Diageo.

Glendullan distillery

Region: Speyside
Location	Dufftown
Owner	Diageo
Founded	1897
Status	Operational
Water source	Goats Well Spring
No. of stills	3 wash stills 3 spirit stills
Capacity	3,700,000 L
Glendullan
Age(s)	Twelve years, Rare and Fine Malts- Twenty-Three Years Distilled in 1974

History

Glendullan distillery was built in 1897 by the Aberdeen blender and broker William Williams.^[1]

In 1925.Williams merged with Greenlees Brothers and was absorbed within The Distillers Company.^[2]

In 1972, a second distillery was built next door run in tandem with the original site until the original plant was closed in 1985.^[3]

In 1997, with the merger of Guinness plc (The Distillers Company owner) and Grand Metropolitan, Glendullan distillery become part of the new company, Diageo.^[4]

Production

Glendullan distillery's water source is Conval Hill springs. There are three wash stills and three spirit stills.^[5]

The output of Glendullan is mostly used within the world of Diageo blended whisky. However there have been a few official releases over the years. A 12 year old as part of the Flora and Fauna range that is now discontinued.^[5] The 2023 Singleton series from Diageo though contains a 12, 15 and 18 year old Glendullan.^[6]