The Glendullan Distillery, one of the seven original distilleries in Dufftown, located in the Speyside region of Scotland, was established in 1897 by William Williams and Sons. It boasts an impressive history closely linked to the British Royal Family, as its whisky quickly became a favorite of King Edward VII shortly after its founding. Over the years, Glendullan has undergone several ownership changes and is now part of Diageo's portfolio, one of the world's largest spirits companies.
Glendullan is known for its official bottlings, which since 2007 have mainly been released under the "Singleton" label, specifically targeting the American market. The range includes an 8-year-old, a 12-year-old, a 16-year-old, and a 23-year-old Single Malt. Despite its relatively low profile as a Single Malt, Glendullan has begun to increase its presence in this segment in recent years.
The distillery produces almost 4 million liters of alcohol per year, making it Diageo's second-largest distillery in Scotland. Its specific production capacity is 3.7 million liters, and the water used in production comes from the nearby River Fiddich and Conval Hill. Glendullan has six stills – three wash stills and three spirit stills – all of which are pear-shaped and have a specific form that maximizes production capacities.
Although the distillery does not have a visitor center or offer tours, Glendullan remains an important player in the whisky industry of Dufftown. It sources its malt from a Diageo industrial source, and the malt used in production is unpeated. The spirit destined for blends is transported to one of Diageo's blending facilities, while the Single Malt destined for sale as such is aged in on-site warehouses, primarily using ex-Bourbon casks for aging.
