Brown-Forman has announced more than £30m investment in the GlenDronach Distillery to significantly increase production facilities at its home in the Valley of Forgue in Aberdeenshire.
This is the second phase of investment in the historic distillery, after renovations of the visitor centre in 2020, which created a new tasting room, whisky bar, lounge and retail space.
Proposed plans at the home of the Highland single malt will build on whisky making heritage dating back almost 200 years to the distillery’s establishment by James Allardice in 1826.
As part of the development programme, attention will be paid to preserve the historic site on the grounds of the former Boynsmill Estate, including the restoration of the former maltings building as a working production area.
Briggs of Burton will serve as the principal contractor, along with Blyth & Blyth as civil architects.
The three-year phased project will prepare the distillery to more than double capacity and should also improve operational energy efficiencies.
Distillery manager Laura Tolmie said: ”I’m delighted that this significant investment in the long-term future of the distillery is secured, preserving our rich heritage whilst ensuring we can meet the increasing demand for The GlenDronach at home and around the world.”
Brown-Forman's global brands also include Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, El Jimador, Finlandia, Chambord and Fords Gin.
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