Peter Hunt
@ukwhisky.bsky.social
#WhiskyHistory Hunter and Assistant of Whisky Shenanigans at Southport Whisky Club
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16th November 1827
Malcolm Gillespie or 'Gillespie The Gauger' was executed by hanging in the outdoor gallows of Aberdeen. He had been convicted of forging treasury bills.
During his 28 years of work he seized over of 20,000 gallons of spirit.
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16th November 1827
Malcolm Gillespie or 'Gillespie The Gauger' was executed by hanging in the outdoor gallows of Aberdeen. He had been convicted of forging treasury bills.
During his 28 years of work he seized over of 20,000 gallons of spirit.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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16th November 1827
Malcolm Gillespie or 'Gillespie The Gauger' was executed by hanging in the outdoor gallows of Aberdeen. He had been convicted of forging treasury bills.
During his 28 years of work he seized over of 20,000 gallons of spirit.
#WhiskyHistory
16th November 1827
Malcolm Gillespie or 'Gillespie The Gauger' was executed by hanging in the outdoor gallows of Aberdeen. He had been convicted of forging treasury bills.
During his 28 years of work he seized over of 20,000 gallons of spirit.
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Got my dates wrong didn't I 🤣
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17th November 1825
The Distillers of the Northern Counties declare that the government's new proposed distillery apparatus is 'useless & oppressive to trade'.
This new apparatus is called a 'spirit safe'.
Image: Teaninich Spirit safe from @jeadiewhisky
#WhiskyHistory
17th November 1825
The Distillers of the Northern Counties declare that the government's new proposed distillery apparatus is 'useless & oppressive to trade'.
This new apparatus is called a 'spirit safe'.
Image: Teaninich Spirit safe from @jeadiewhisky
#WhiskyHistory
November 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Got my dates wrong didn't I 🤣
#OnThisDay
17th November 1825
The Distillers of the Northern Counties declare that the government's new proposed distillery apparatus is 'useless & oppressive to trade'.
This new apparatus is called a 'spirit safe'.
Image: Teaninich Spirit safe from @jeadiewhisky
#WhiskyHistory
17th November 1825
The Distillers of the Northern Counties declare that the government's new proposed distillery apparatus is 'useless & oppressive to trade'.
This new apparatus is called a 'spirit safe'.
Image: Teaninich Spirit safe from @jeadiewhisky
#WhiskyHistory
November 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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17th November 1825
The Distillers of the Northern Counties declare that the government's new proposed distillery apparatus is 'useless & oppressive to trade'.
This new apparatus is called a 'spirit safe'.
Image: Teaninich Spirit safe from @jeadiewhisky
#WhiskyHistory
17th November 1825
The Distillers of the Northern Counties declare that the government's new proposed distillery apparatus is 'useless & oppressive to trade'.
This new apparatus is called a 'spirit safe'.
Image: Teaninich Spirit safe from @jeadiewhisky
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15th November 1852
Dail-Uaine Distillery is opened by William Mackenzie. Famously the first distillery to be crowned by a Charles Doig pagoda roof.
However this wouldn't arrive until 1889 as Charles was yet to be born when the distillery first opened!
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15th November 1852
Dail-Uaine Distillery is opened by William Mackenzie. Famously the first distillery to be crowned by a Charles Doig pagoda roof.
However this wouldn't arrive until 1889 as Charles was yet to be born when the distillery first opened!
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November 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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15th November 1852
Dail-Uaine Distillery is opened by William Mackenzie. Famously the first distillery to be crowned by a Charles Doig pagoda roof.
However this wouldn't arrive until 1889 as Charles was yet to be born when the distillery first opened!
#WhiskyHistory
15th November 1852
Dail-Uaine Distillery is opened by William Mackenzie. Famously the first distillery to be crowned by a Charles Doig pagoda roof.
However this wouldn't arrive until 1889 as Charles was yet to be born when the distillery first opened!
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9th November 1912
The Lowland distillery of St. Magdalene, Linlithgow has been acquired by D.C.L, W.P Lowrie (a Glasgow blending house) and John Walker & Son Ltd.
"The distillery will be kept as an active producer by these three concerns in combination"
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9th November 1912
The Lowland distillery of St. Magdalene, Linlithgow has been acquired by D.C.L, W.P Lowrie (a Glasgow blending house) and John Walker & Son Ltd.
"The distillery will be kept as an active producer by these three concerns in combination"
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November 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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9th November 1912
The Lowland distillery of St. Magdalene, Linlithgow has been acquired by D.C.L, W.P Lowrie (a Glasgow blending house) and John Walker & Son Ltd.
"The distillery will be kept as an active producer by these three concerns in combination"
#WhiskyHistory
9th November 1912
The Lowland distillery of St. Magdalene, Linlithgow has been acquired by D.C.L, W.P Lowrie (a Glasgow blending house) and John Walker & Son Ltd.
"The distillery will be kept as an active producer by these three concerns in combination"
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8th November 1925
D.C.L announces the closure of its Grange Distillery at Burntisland (Est 1795) and Sciennes Distillery (Est 1849)in Edinburgh.
Both are used to store whisky from other distilleries for a time, but would never produce spirit again.
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8th November 1925
D.C.L announces the closure of its Grange Distillery at Burntisland (Est 1795) and Sciennes Distillery (Est 1849)in Edinburgh.
Both are used to store whisky from other distilleries for a time, but would never produce spirit again.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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8th November 1925
D.C.L announces the closure of its Grange Distillery at Burntisland (Est 1795) and Sciennes Distillery (Est 1849)in Edinburgh.
Both are used to store whisky from other distilleries for a time, but would never produce spirit again.
#WhiskyHistory
8th November 1925
D.C.L announces the closure of its Grange Distillery at Burntisland (Est 1795) and Sciennes Distillery (Est 1849)in Edinburgh.
Both are used to store whisky from other distilleries for a time, but would never produce spirit again.
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7th November 1849
William Matheson announces that his distillery at Morangie Farm is now open after converting a former brewery building on the estate.
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7th November 1849
William Matheson announces that his distillery at Morangie Farm is now open after converting a former brewery building on the estate.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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7th November 1849
William Matheson announces that his distillery at Morangie Farm is now open after converting a former brewery building on the estate.
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7th November 1849
William Matheson announces that his distillery at Morangie Farm is now open after converting a former brewery building on the estate.
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6th November 1967
A £100,000 extension to the Old Bushmills Distillery is officially opened by Lord Coleraine.
The extension, which comprises a bottling and blending department and a new warehouse, was described by Lord Coleraine as "an act of faith in the future."
6th November 1967
A £100,000 extension to the Old Bushmills Distillery is officially opened by Lord Coleraine.
The extension, which comprises a bottling and blending department and a new warehouse, was described by Lord Coleraine as "an act of faith in the future."
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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6th November 1967
A £100,000 extension to the Old Bushmills Distillery is officially opened by Lord Coleraine.
The extension, which comprises a bottling and blending department and a new warehouse, was described by Lord Coleraine as "an act of faith in the future."
6th November 1967
A £100,000 extension to the Old Bushmills Distillery is officially opened by Lord Coleraine.
The extension, which comprises a bottling and blending department and a new warehouse, was described by Lord Coleraine as "an act of faith in the future."
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5th November 1967
Capt. Iain Tennant, chairman of Glenlivet & Glen Grant distilleries warns in his annual report of over-production in the industry. Their production has increased 60% in 3 years.
Profits will depend on this extra output being taken up.
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5th November 1967
Capt. Iain Tennant, chairman of Glenlivet & Glen Grant distilleries warns in his annual report of over-production in the industry. Their production has increased 60% in 3 years.
Profits will depend on this extra output being taken up.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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5th November 1967
Capt. Iain Tennant, chairman of Glenlivet & Glen Grant distilleries warns in his annual report of over-production in the industry. Their production has increased 60% in 3 years.
Profits will depend on this extra output being taken up.
#WhiskyHistory
5th November 1967
Capt. Iain Tennant, chairman of Glenlivet & Glen Grant distilleries warns in his annual report of over-production in the industry. Their production has increased 60% in 3 years.
Profits will depend on this extra output being taken up.
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4th November 1966
The last coal delivery is made to Clynelish distillery. One of the reasons for being located in Brora was it's proximity to a local coalfield, of which the stocks have now been exhausted. From now on the distillery will be oil-fired.
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4th November 1966
The last coal delivery is made to Clynelish distillery. One of the reasons for being located in Brora was it's proximity to a local coalfield, of which the stocks have now been exhausted. From now on the distillery will be oil-fired.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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4th November 1966
The last coal delivery is made to Clynelish distillery. One of the reasons for being located in Brora was it's proximity to a local coalfield, of which the stocks have now been exhausted. From now on the distillery will be oil-fired.
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4th November 1966
The last coal delivery is made to Clynelish distillery. One of the reasons for being located in Brora was it's proximity to a local coalfield, of which the stocks have now been exhausted. From now on the distillery will be oil-fired.
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4th November 1968
The Longmorn-Benriach Railway sidings are officially closed by British Railways
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4th November 1968
The Longmorn-Benriach Railway sidings are officially closed by British Railways
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November 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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4th November 1968
The Longmorn-Benriach Railway sidings are officially closed by British Railways
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4th November 1968
The Longmorn-Benriach Railway sidings are officially closed by British Railways
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3rd November 1906
Mr J. Nicolson, Ast. Manager of Caol Ila distillery was today presented with 'several handsome articles of jewellery on the occasion of his leaving Islay to fill an important position in one of the large grain distilleries of Belfast.'
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3rd November 1906
Mr J. Nicolson, Ast. Manager of Caol Ila distillery was today presented with 'several handsome articles of jewellery on the occasion of his leaving Islay to fill an important position in one of the large grain distilleries of Belfast.'
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November 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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3rd November 1906
Mr J. Nicolson, Ast. Manager of Caol Ila distillery was today presented with 'several handsome articles of jewellery on the occasion of his leaving Islay to fill an important position in one of the large grain distilleries of Belfast.'
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3rd November 1906
Mr J. Nicolson, Ast. Manager of Caol Ila distillery was today presented with 'several handsome articles of jewellery on the occasion of his leaving Islay to fill an important position in one of the large grain distilleries of Belfast.'
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2nd November 1928
The Glasgow Steamer Acolite ships the largest consignment of whisky ever from Tobermory Distillery. 164 casks containing 87,000 proof gallons, representing £250k of duty.
The steamer (pictured) was built in 1885 by J.G Kincaid, Greenock
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2nd November 1928
The Glasgow Steamer Acolite ships the largest consignment of whisky ever from Tobermory Distillery. 164 casks containing 87,000 proof gallons, representing £250k of duty.
The steamer (pictured) was built in 1885 by J.G Kincaid, Greenock
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November 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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2nd November 1928
The Glasgow Steamer Acolite ships the largest consignment of whisky ever from Tobermory Distillery. 164 casks containing 87,000 proof gallons, representing £250k of duty.
The steamer (pictured) was built in 1885 by J.G Kincaid, Greenock
#WhiskyHistory
2nd November 1928
The Glasgow Steamer Acolite ships the largest consignment of whisky ever from Tobermory Distillery. 164 casks containing 87,000 proof gallons, representing £250k of duty.
The steamer (pictured) was built in 1885 by J.G Kincaid, Greenock
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October 31st 1998
It is announced that whisky production will return at Scapa Distillery after being mothballed 5 years ago.
Highland Distillers will operate the plant on behalf of Allied Distillers, with the workforce from Highland Park
October 31st 1998
It is announced that whisky production will return at Scapa Distillery after being mothballed 5 years ago.
Highland Distillers will operate the plant on behalf of Allied Distillers, with the workforce from Highland Park
October 31, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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October 31st 1998
It is announced that whisky production will return at Scapa Distillery after being mothballed 5 years ago.
Highland Distillers will operate the plant on behalf of Allied Distillers, with the workforce from Highland Park
October 31st 1998
It is announced that whisky production will return at Scapa Distillery after being mothballed 5 years ago.
Highland Distillers will operate the plant on behalf of Allied Distillers, with the workforce from Highland Park
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31st October 1968
The Barclay 0-4-0ST No.2020 loco of Balmenach distillery also called 'Balmenach', steams out of the distillery for the last time.
Image from 'Iron Rails & Whisky Trails' by Ian Peaty
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31st October 1968
The Barclay 0-4-0ST No.2020 loco of Balmenach distillery also called 'Balmenach', steams out of the distillery for the last time.
Image from 'Iron Rails & Whisky Trails' by Ian Peaty
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October 31, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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31st October 1968
The Barclay 0-4-0ST No.2020 loco of Balmenach distillery also called 'Balmenach', steams out of the distillery for the last time.
Image from 'Iron Rails & Whisky Trails' by Ian Peaty
#WhiskyHistory
31st October 1968
The Barclay 0-4-0ST No.2020 loco of Balmenach distillery also called 'Balmenach', steams out of the distillery for the last time.
Image from 'Iron Rails & Whisky Trails' by Ian Peaty
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30th October 1993
Missing Mouser!
Peat the cat is missing from Highland Park distillery.
The team of three cats, Barley, Malt and Peat have become a much loved part of the distillery team since joining in 1992.
Sadly Peat passed away young.
30th October 1993
Missing Mouser!
Peat the cat is missing from Highland Park distillery.
The team of three cats, Barley, Malt and Peat have become a much loved part of the distillery team since joining in 1992.
Sadly Peat passed away young.
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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30th October 1993
Missing Mouser!
Peat the cat is missing from Highland Park distillery.
The team of three cats, Barley, Malt and Peat have become a much loved part of the distillery team since joining in 1992.
Sadly Peat passed away young.
30th October 1993
Missing Mouser!
Peat the cat is missing from Highland Park distillery.
The team of three cats, Barley, Malt and Peat have become a much loved part of the distillery team since joining in 1992.
Sadly Peat passed away young.
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29th October 1902
A special train of 18 wagons leaves Towiemore Distillery for Glasgow, to be blended for export.
Founded in 1896 by Peter Dawson, liquidated & sold to S.M.D in 1930 & is now the site of company specialising in distillery engineering.
Image ©John Hulme
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29th October 1902
A special train of 18 wagons leaves Towiemore Distillery for Glasgow, to be blended for export.
Founded in 1896 by Peter Dawson, liquidated & sold to S.M.D in 1930 & is now the site of company specialising in distillery engineering.
Image ©John Hulme
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October 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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29th October 1902
A special train of 18 wagons leaves Towiemore Distillery for Glasgow, to be blended for export.
Founded in 1896 by Peter Dawson, liquidated & sold to S.M.D in 1930 & is now the site of company specialising in distillery engineering.
Image ©John Hulme
#WhiskyHistory
29th October 1902
A special train of 18 wagons leaves Towiemore Distillery for Glasgow, to be blended for export.
Founded in 1896 by Peter Dawson, liquidated & sold to S.M.D in 1930 & is now the site of company specialising in distillery engineering.
Image ©John Hulme
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27th October 1980
Scottish Malt Distillers announce that it is putting 1100 of their distillery workers on a four-day week after a meeting between management and union representatives.
The current recession is being blamed for these cost-saving measures.
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27th October 1980
Scottish Malt Distillers announce that it is putting 1100 of their distillery workers on a four-day week after a meeting between management and union representatives.
The current recession is being blamed for these cost-saving measures.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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27th October 1980
Scottish Malt Distillers announce that it is putting 1100 of their distillery workers on a four-day week after a meeting between management and union representatives.
The current recession is being blamed for these cost-saving measures.
#WhiskyHistory
27th October 1980
Scottish Malt Distillers announce that it is putting 1100 of their distillery workers on a four-day week after a meeting between management and union representatives.
The current recession is being blamed for these cost-saving measures.
#WhiskyHistory
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26th October 1859
In The Hereford Journal
Phylloxera; the cause of The Great French Wine Blight, had not yet done any damage to the French Vineyards. But Scotch whisky was already pitching itself as an alternative to Brandy here!
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26th October 1859
In The Hereford Journal
Phylloxera; the cause of The Great French Wine Blight, had not yet done any damage to the French Vineyards. But Scotch whisky was already pitching itself as an alternative to Brandy here!
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October 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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26th October 1859
In The Hereford Journal
Phylloxera; the cause of The Great French Wine Blight, had not yet done any damage to the French Vineyards. But Scotch whisky was already pitching itself as an alternative to Brandy here!
#WhiskyHistory
26th October 1859
In The Hereford Journal
Phylloxera; the cause of The Great French Wine Blight, had not yet done any damage to the French Vineyards. But Scotch whisky was already pitching itself as an alternative to Brandy here!
#WhiskyHistory
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25th October 1902
'Fierce Conflagration' destroys most of the buildings at Carsebridge distillery, Alloa.
At one time Scotland's largest producer of grain whisky, seen here in 1960, its 25 acre site held stocks of 25m proof gallons of maturing whisky
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25th October 1902
'Fierce Conflagration' destroys most of the buildings at Carsebridge distillery, Alloa.
At one time Scotland's largest producer of grain whisky, seen here in 1960, its 25 acre site held stocks of 25m proof gallons of maturing whisky
#WhiskyHistory
October 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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25th October 1902
'Fierce Conflagration' destroys most of the buildings at Carsebridge distillery, Alloa.
At one time Scotland's largest producer of grain whisky, seen here in 1960, its 25 acre site held stocks of 25m proof gallons of maturing whisky
#WhiskyHistory
25th October 1902
'Fierce Conflagration' destroys most of the buildings at Carsebridge distillery, Alloa.
At one time Scotland's largest producer of grain whisky, seen here in 1960, its 25 acre site held stocks of 25m proof gallons of maturing whisky
#WhiskyHistory
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24th October 1807
The well-known distillery of Blackwater Mills in the County of Meath is advertised for sale by Mrs *Fay of Flower-Hill, Navan.
From what I can find out it didn't sell, and the Fay family went bankrupt a decade later
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24th October 1807
The well-known distillery of Blackwater Mills in the County of Meath is advertised for sale by Mrs *Fay of Flower-Hill, Navan.
From what I can find out it didn't sell, and the Fay family went bankrupt a decade later
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October 24, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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24th October 1807
The well-known distillery of Blackwater Mills in the County of Meath is advertised for sale by Mrs *Fay of Flower-Hill, Navan.
From what I can find out it didn't sell, and the Fay family went bankrupt a decade later
#WhiskyHistory
24th October 1807
The well-known distillery of Blackwater Mills in the County of Meath is advertised for sale by Mrs *Fay of Flower-Hill, Navan.
From what I can find out it didn't sell, and the Fay family went bankrupt a decade later
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22nd October 1952
Mr Wm. I. Strathdee celebrates 30 years service at Glenfarclas distillery
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22nd October 1952
Mr Wm. I. Strathdee celebrates 30 years service at Glenfarclas distillery
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October 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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22nd October 1952
Mr Wm. I. Strathdee celebrates 30 years service at Glenfarclas distillery
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22nd October 1952
Mr Wm. I. Strathdee celebrates 30 years service at Glenfarclas distillery
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22nd October 1954
The upper floor of one of the warehouses at Clydesdale/Wishaw distillery collapses, causing several casks to fall and burst onto the floor below.
The site last distilled in 1916 after purchase by S.M.D; and is now a retail park.
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22nd October 1954
The upper floor of one of the warehouses at Clydesdale/Wishaw distillery collapses, causing several casks to fall and burst onto the floor below.
The site last distilled in 1916 after purchase by S.M.D; and is now a retail park.
#WhiskyHistory
October 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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22nd October 1954
The upper floor of one of the warehouses at Clydesdale/Wishaw distillery collapses, causing several casks to fall and burst onto the floor below.
The site last distilled in 1916 after purchase by S.M.D; and is now a retail park.
#WhiskyHistory
22nd October 1954
The upper floor of one of the warehouses at Clydesdale/Wishaw distillery collapses, causing several casks to fall and burst onto the floor below.
The site last distilled in 1916 after purchase by S.M.D; and is now a retail park.
#WhiskyHistory
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20th October 1837
Lurgan Distillery of Messrs. Greer & Boyd in County Armagh, is destroyed by fire.
Casks were rescued from the warehouses and rolled into nearby fields as the premises was reduced to 'one scathed un-shapely mass of bare walls and smoking ruins'.
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20th October 1837
Lurgan Distillery of Messrs. Greer & Boyd in County Armagh, is destroyed by fire.
Casks were rescued from the warehouses and rolled into nearby fields as the premises was reduced to 'one scathed un-shapely mass of bare walls and smoking ruins'.
#WhiskyHistory
October 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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20th October 1837
Lurgan Distillery of Messrs. Greer & Boyd in County Armagh, is destroyed by fire.
Casks were rescued from the warehouses and rolled into nearby fields as the premises was reduced to 'one scathed un-shapely mass of bare walls and smoking ruins'.
#WhiskyHistory
20th October 1837
Lurgan Distillery of Messrs. Greer & Boyd in County Armagh, is destroyed by fire.
Casks were rescued from the warehouses and rolled into nearby fields as the premises was reduced to 'one scathed un-shapely mass of bare walls and smoking ruins'.
#WhiskyHistory
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19th October 1900
In the Dundee Courier.
AN OCEAN OF WHISKY!
Too much whisky. Over-production. Failures to pay dividends. No profits. Incurring heavy losses.
Grim reading indeed!
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19th October 1900
In the Dundee Courier.
AN OCEAN OF WHISKY!
Too much whisky. Over-production. Failures to pay dividends. No profits. Incurring heavy losses.
Grim reading indeed!
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October 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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19th October 1900
In the Dundee Courier.
AN OCEAN OF WHISKY!
Too much whisky. Over-production. Failures to pay dividends. No profits. Incurring heavy losses.
Grim reading indeed!
#WhiskyHistory
19th October 1900
In the Dundee Courier.
AN OCEAN OF WHISKY!
Too much whisky. Over-production. Failures to pay dividends. No profits. Incurring heavy losses.
Grim reading indeed!
#WhiskyHistory