It was mothballed in 1999, and then reopened in 2013 primarily to produce whisky for blends once again. The buildings once played host to the Mill of Keith and are rather charming with the elegant pagoda roof sitting atop the 3. With sales of Chivas Regal rising throughout the 1950s, Sam Bronfman felt that he needed another distillery to supply juice for his blends – not just Chivas but Passport and 100 Pipers. Sign up to receive our news (as well as news from some of our very good friends - we’re very particular about the company we keep!

These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. v=1605033748","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7001089015859,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1. Palate: Enticingly sweet with eucalyptus, honey, pear drops Moffat toffee, lime cordial and strawberry laces. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. v=1650103866","width":800},{"alt":null,"id":21619817906227,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.The Distillery Edition was the first official release since Glen Keith reopened and is the only permanent expression in their range. The traditional oak casks are complemented by selective use of American first-fill casks to give a hint of creamy sweetness - creating an exceptionally well-balanced and smooth malt. Glen Keith's output was mostly reserved for the Chivas Brothers blends: Chivas Regal, Passport and 100 Pipers (later Black Watch). However, the Glen Keith single malt is released through independent bottlings and sparing official releases.

It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. The first official bottling from the re-opened Glen Keith distillery in Speyside, which was revived in 2013 and whose spirits normally appear in blends such as Chivas Regal and 100 Pipers. From a distillery that was closed in 1999 and then mothballed until 2013 when after a refurb started distilling again this release is from the first year open after such a long time dormant.Unfortunately, as I bought 2 bottles on offer, this whisky tastes like ethanol with a little whisky flavouring added. It's an historic spot, once the stronghold of the Ogilvie's of Milton, a branch of one of the most prominent ancient clans of Scotland. Our boxes are made of 100% recyclable cardboard and our protective honeycomb paper wrap keeps your package safe and significantly reduces our need for plastic.