Distillery
Glenglassaugh
On the Highland coast of Scotland, where Sandend Bay meets the North Sea, Glenglassaugh has made whisky since 1875. A grocer named James Moir built it with his nephews, drawn by the sea air and the spring water nearby. The salt and sea breeze shape the spirit to this day. Life here has not been smooth. The distillery fell silent in 1986 and stood quiet for more than twenty years. It was rescued and refurbished, finally restarting production in November 2008 after a long sleep. That coastal setting is the heart of the house style. The single malt leans into ripe orchard fruit lifted by a gentle salt tang, then rounded out in bourbon, sherry, port and red wine casks. It is whisky that tastes of where it is made.
