Glenesk Distillery

Glenesk Distillery, established in 1896 in a former flax bleaching works on the banks of the River Esk in Scotland’s prestigious Highland whisky region, was originally named Highland Esk and founded by Dundee wine merchant James Ingles. This historic distillery specialized in producing high-quality malt whisky until 1938, when it transitioned to using Coffey stills and was subsequently renamed Montrose Distillery. In 1964, Glenesk reverted to traditional pot stills and underwent another rebranding to become Hillside Distillery, operating with four stills until its closure in 1985. Demolished in 1996, Glenesk is now remembered as a lost Highland distillery, with its rare single malt whiskies highly prized and available through the Gordon & MacPhail Rare Old range. Glenesk Distillery remains a significant part of Scotland’s whisky heritage, captivating whisky enthusiasts and collectors worldwide with its enduring legacy and contribution to the rich tapestry of Highland malt whisky production