The Oban distillery was founded in 1794 and one of the few urban Scotch distilleries still in operation. Located in the city of Oban on the West coast of Scotland it was privately owned until 1898 where it began changing hands to various companies including Dewers. In 1989, Oban would be acquired by Diageo who still owns it today. Oban produces about 670,000 liters per year through a single 12,600 liter wash still and a […]
Ardbeg Uigeadail comes from the Ardbeg Distillery and their story is chronicled on their website, but in short it is full of ups and downs. During their history that dates back to 1815, Arbeg went out of business twice. The company finally found stability in 1997 when purchased by Glenmorangie. The distinct Ardbeg taste comes from the malted barley received from Port Ellen and is peated to a level of 50 ppm (parts-per million). It is […]