Fettercairn distillery was built in 1824 in Laurencekirk. It is one of only two eastern distilleries that survived the closures of the Eighties. The other being Glencadam. One after another the...
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Fettercairn distillery was built in 1824 in Laurencekirk. It is one of only two eastern distilleries that survived the closures of the Eighties. The other being Glencadam. One after another the distilleries between Aberdeen and Dundee (North Port, Lochside, Glenesk and Glenury Royal) were closed. A one-time owner in the 19th century was Sir John Gladstone, the father of the Prime Minister William Gladstone. Official releases of Fettercairn are limited, with the standard bottling at the moment being a 12 year old.

Distillery:	Fettercairn	Region:	Highland
Established:	1824	Status:	Active
Proprietor	Whyte and Mackay Ltd
Stills:	2 wash stills, 2 spirit stills	Capacity:	1,600,000 litres of alcohol per year
Open To Visitors:	Easter-Sept; Mon-Sat 10:00-16:30	Contact :	Fettercairn Distillery Distillery Road Laurencekirk Kincardineshire
Facilities:	Visitor centre, Audio-visual presentation, Shop
Water Source:	Springs in the Cairngorm Mountains

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