Ballindalloch Distillery
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Ballindalloch Distillery is a relatively new addition to the Scottish whisky scene, located in the picturesque Speyside region, known for its concentration of distilleries and high-quality whisky production.
Ballindalloch Distillery is dedicated to producing single malt Scotch whisky. They have a traditional approach to whisky making, focusing on craftsmanship and quality. The distillery utilizes copper pot stills and traditional methods in their production process.
Like many distilleries in Scotland, Ballindalloch offers tours and tastings for visitors. The distillery tour typically includes an exploration of the production facilities, warehouses, and a tasting session where visitors can sample their whiskies.
Ballindalloch Distillery is committed to sustainability. They have implemented various eco-friendly practices in their operations, such as using renewable energy sources and minimizing waste.
While Ballindalloch is a relatively young distillery, they have been releasing their own whiskies since they became mature enough for bottling. Their product range may include different expressions, often reflecting the characteristics of the Speyside region, such as fruity and floral notes with a smooth finish.
Overall, Ballindalloch Distillery combines tradition with innovation, adding another dimension to the rich tapestry of Scotch whisky production in Speyside.
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Owner
Ballindalloch Distillery LLP
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Status
Operational
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Country
Scotland
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Region
Speyside
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Production type:
Single Malt
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Founded
2014
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Production yearly
100.000 Liters
History
While Ballindalloch is one of Scotland’s newest whisky distilleries, and perhaps one of the prettiest, its story runs as far back as the 16th century. Built within the grounds of Ballindalloch Castle on the banks of the River Avon, the distillery marks the return of the Macpherson-Grant family to the distilling industry.
The castle itself was built in 1546 and has been home to the Macpherson-Grants ever since, but it was just up the road at Cragganmore that the family first invested in Scotch. Sir George Macpherson-Grant leased part of the Ballindalloch estate to distiller John Smith to build Cragganmore Distillery in 1869. After Smith died in 1923 the family became joint owners of the distillery with White Horse Distillers.
The Macpherson-Grants remained involved with Cragganmore for the best part of the 20th century, eventually selling their stake in the distillery to DCL in 1965. It took the family almost 50 years to return to whisky once more.
Come 2011, Guy Macpherson-Grant, 23rd generation of his family and current occupier of Ballindalloch Castle, began construction of a malt whisky distillery in a 19th century farm steading, making it Scotland’s only whisky distillery to operate within a castle’s grounds.
Hailing itself as ‘Scotland’s first single estate distillery’, Ballindalloch uses barley harvested from its own fields and feeds its award-winning Aberdeen Angus cattle on the draff. Production officially began in late 2014, although the distillery was officially opened by a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay (Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall) in 2015.Â
The Macpherson-Grants have committed to waiting at least eight years before bottling any of Ballindalloch’s whisky, although visitors to the site will be able to sample some of the family’s private casks from Cragganmore.
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Distillery Facts
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Heat source:
Steam
Spirit Stills:
1 with 4.500 liters of low wine added to the spirit still. the spirit still has a capacity of 6.000 liters. The shape of the spirit still is a ball shape.Â
Wash Still:
1 wash still with a capacity of 10.000 liters amount of was added to the still 7.500 liters. The shape of the wash still is a lamp glass.
Water Source:
River Avon
Washbacks:
4 washbacks with a capacity of 10.000 liters each. Type of wash back used wood.Â
New Make Spirit:
71.5% ABVÂ
Filling strength will be 64% ABV
Warehouses:
The distillery store their casks in a traditional dunnage warehouse nearby Matypark.Â
Yeast type:
Dried
Single Malt Percentage:
100%
Taste profile
Ballindalloch’s new make is best described as robust and fruity, although without any mature spirit the finished whisky will no doubt develop additional characteristics as its life in a combination of first and refill barrels, first and refill hogsheads and first fill Sherry butts takes hold.
Ballindalloch Whisky
Inaugural releaseÂ
At this point Ballindalloch released their first bottles in 2023. Â Started with the inaugural release with only 480 bottles released world wide.
- Strength of 61.9 ABV. Â
- Matured in ex-bourbon hogshead barrel
- Cask number 47. Â
- Volume 50 cl.
- NAS but 7 year old.
- Distilled in 4/2/2016
- Bottled in 20/6/2023
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Seven Springs Collection – Edition No.1Â
Their second releases was also in 2023 A Scotch Single Malt called: Seven Springs Collection – Edition No.1
- 1200 bottles released
- Distilled: 2016
- Bottled 2023
- Age: 7 year oldÂ
- strength: 60.2%
- Matured: 1st Fill bourbon barrel
- UK Exclusive
- Volume: 70 clÂ
Distillery Tours
OPENING TIMES
January – December
Visits are available but contact the distillery first.Â
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OPENING TIMES
Day | Times | |
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Monday | 10:30 | 15:00 |
Tuesday | 10:30 | 15:00 |
Wednesday | 10:30 | 15:00 |
Thursday | 10:30 | 15:00 |
Friday | 10:30 | 15:00 |
Saturday | Closed | Â |
Sunday | Closed | Â |
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THE CLASSIC TOUR
A guided walk around the distillery and a tasting afterwards.Â
DURATION:
COST
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CONTACT DETAILS
Ballindalloch
Moray
AB37 9AA
United Kingdom
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tel: 01807 500 331