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Glendronach, The Distillery

The producer's historical timeline records a six-year mothballing period from 1996 to 2002, later conversion from coal-fired to steam-heated stills in 2005, and ownership changes. These are separate operational and ownership events.

Geography

Country or territory
Scotland
Region
Highlands
Locality
Forgue, near Huntly

Association register citation

Scotch Whisky Association — List of current operating Scotch Whisky distilleries (September 2026)

Source as of: 2026-09

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Dated milestones

  1. mothballing

    The Glendronach was mothballed by its owners, according to its own history.

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  2. production resumption

    The producer says full production resumed after six dormant years.

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  3. production method change

    The historical timeline records conversion from direct coal firing to steam heating.

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Related releases and curiosities

CuriosityThe Glendronach's change from coal to steam ↗