One of Scotland's oldest distilleries, Glen Garioch
The Glen Garioch Distillery
Glen Garioch (pronounced Glen Geery in the Aberdeenshire Doric accent) is one of Scotland's oldest distilleries, founded in 1797 in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire (22 minutes / 13 miles' drive from The Station Hotel Insch).
The name comes from the "Valley of the Garioch," a region known for growing high-quality barley and it is the most easterly distillery in Scotland.
The distillery is known for its hearty single malt Scotch whisky, a member of the Beam Suntory family and has recently returned to floor malting and direct-fired copper stills.
Founded in 1797, it is one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in Scotland and its whiskies are celebrated for their Highland style, with a malty, honeyed sweetness and a creamy texture. The 12YO was nominated for the 2024 Online Scotch Whisky Awards.
The distillery offers various tours and tasting experiences, such as the Founder's Tour and advance booking is recommended.
