| Coleburn
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Longmorn by Elgin, Longmorn
Highland, IV38 8GN Scotland
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 Coleburn
Distillery was founded by John Robertson & Son Ltd.
(blenders from Dundee) in the late 1890s and it was designed
by the famous Elgin architect Charles Doig. In 1916, it
was purchased by Clynelish Distillery Co. Ltd., and then
in 1925, it was taken over by the partnership Distillers
Company Ltd. (DCL), John Walker & Sons and John Risk.
In 1930, it was then managed by Scottish Malt Distillers
and DCL. At the time of its closing in 1985, it was licensed
to J & G Stewart, blenders from Edinburgh.
Coleburn whisky was always intended for blending. It was
a contributor to the Andrew Usher blends and was a part
of the Johnny Walker blends during its more productive
years. It is mostly available from independent bottlers
and the occasional Rare Malts bottling. Coleburn's house
style: dry, fruity, apertif.
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COLEBURN 21 YEAR
OLD - 1979 RARE MALT
Nose: Flowery,
dry. Zest of lemon. Resiny. Leafy. Hint of peat.
Palate: Creamy mint toffee. Sweet, smooth,
start, falling away somewhat.
Finish: Ginger.
Spicy, medicinal. Warming. Soothing.
Comment: The best
Coleburn I have tasted.
Tasting Notes by Michael
Jackson |
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Coleburn
Distillery
The Coleburn distillery is situated near the River Lossie
and between the towns of Elgin and Rothes. This area was
choosen because of the water supply and close proximity
to the Great Northern Railway. This small Speyside distillery
was built in the late 1890s by John Robertson & Son
Ltd. It changed hands several times before closing its doors
in 1985. It was mothballed just a year before DCL became
part of United Distillers - which is part of Diageo.
Coleburn distillery had two stills and was licensed to J
& G Stewart, blenders from Edinburgh who contributed
to Usher's blends. While the distillery still stands today,
is considered in good condition and has had numerous proposals
to redevelop the site, it is not expected to reopen. Most
of the distillery's equipment has been dismantled. In 1992,
its license was not renewed.
According to The Scottish Whisky Distilleries: For the
Whisky Enthusiast, in 2004, brothers Dale and Mark
Winchester proposed to the Moray council developing the
Coleburn distillery into a concert hall, and a hotel with
restaurant and shops. Four years later, it is still closed
and it remains the Coleburn distillery. |
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