Glen Albyn - A forgotten Highland treasure
Glen Albyn was a whisky distillery in Inverness that produced whisky in the Scottish Highlands from 1846 to 1983. Although the distillery no longer exists today, its name is remembered by connoisseurs as an example of the lost jewels of Scottish whisky history.
The distillery was located on the Caledonian Canal and utilised the pure Highland water for its production. Glen Albyn was known for a light but characterful single malt with notes of fresh hay, light fruit and a subtle spiciness - typical of the whiskies of the northern Highlands. In contrast to the heavier, sherry-accentuated malts of Speyside, Glen Albyn impressed with its restrained elegance.
After its closure in the wake of the whisky crisis of the 1980s, the buildings were demolished and today a supermarket stands on the site. Original bottlings of Glen Albyn are therefore extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors. Occasionally, independent bottlings from the 1970s emerge, offering a glimpse into a forgotten era of whisky distilling.
Glen Albyn represents a generation of distilleries that fell victim to industrial rationalisation. Its whisky epitomises the special character of the Highlands - unobtrusive but full of charm. For lovers of old whiskies, Glen Albyn remains a fascinating piece of Scottish cultural history.
Contents: 0.75 Liter (€526.67* / 1 Liter)