The GlenDronach Distillery, nestled in the valley of Forgue in the eastern Highlands of Scotland, was founded in 1826 by entrepreneur James Allardice, making it one of the first licensed distilleries in Scotland. Allardice, along with a consortium of local farmers, was instrumental in establishing the distillery and its reputation for producing top-quality scotch whisky.
Under Allardice’s charismatic leadership, GlenDronach quickly gained fame, especially among the London elite. Despite facing challenges such as a disastrous fire in 1837, the distillery has maintained its commitment to traditional methods. Until 1996, it was one of the last distilleries in Scotland to heat its stills directly with lumps of coal.
Today, GlenDronach is helmed by Dr. Rachel Barrie, whose decades of experience in the industry have helped to re-establish GlenDronach as a quintessential Highland single malt.