Distilleries
Tullamore
Published 13/08/2025
A new Tullamore DEW distillery was founded and commenced production in 2014. This article is about the historic Tullamore DEW distillery distillery which is now a Whisky heritage centre. The Tullamore DEW Heritage Center is located on the site of the former Tullamore DEW distillery itself a former customs warehouse built around 1897 in Tullamore in County Offaly in Ireland. It acts as an information centrre about the production process of whiskey.
Tullamore New
Published 13/08/2025
This distillery, which belongs to William Grant & Sons, has been in production since 2014. There was already an (Old) Tullamore distillery, of which only a very exciting visitor center is left today. In fact, the distillery was named after its tranquil hometown of Tullamore. How does Tullamore Whiskey taste? The style of the distillery impresses with its mild aromas, a soft feel on the tongue and a very round overall impression.
Tullibardine
Published 13/08/2025
Tullibardine is a fairly modern distillery, established in 1949 by the architect William Delmé-Evans (who was also responsible for Jura and Glenallachie) and C. I. Barrett a retired Excise Officer. Tullibardine was only the third distillery to be opened in Scotland since the Pattison whisky crash of the 19th century preceded by Malt Mill in 1908 and and Inverleven in 1938. Following an attempted hostile takeover by an unnamed customer which cut the distilleries cash flow Tullibardine was sold on to Glasgow based whisky brokers Brodie Hepburn Ltd.
Upper Drummin
Published 13/08/2025
Around 1774 Andrew Smith begins distillation on his farm, he dies leaving this to his Son George who following the Excise Act of 1823, and much to the displeasure of his neighbours, themselves operating illicit stills takes out a license and establishes Glenlivet distillery at Upper Drummin farm. The first distiller in the Highlands to do so. The distillery was closed during 1858 after some fire damage though the bulk of the equipment was saved and consolidated into the Minmore site
Waldviertler Granit
Published 13/08/2025
As the name already suggests, the Waldviertel granite distillery is characterized by a special connection to the Waldviertel with its granite boulders. This is also reflected in the selection of raw materials for the whiskies, brandies and gins, for which regional and traditional types of fruit and grain are preferred - such as the Waldviertel Ur-Rye “Waldstaude” for the whisky of the same name - are used. The special water from the forest springs behind the distillery forms the basis for all distillates.