Edradour Whiskey Distillery Pitlochry Perthshire
In a sheltered glen in the low hills above Pitlochry is Edradour Distillery, the smallest distillery in Scotland and perhaps the smallest legal distillery anywhere in the world. It also claims to be the second oldest with the current distillery founded in 1837 and tracing its history right back to 1825. As the last of the Perthshire 'farmyard distilleries' which were once common throughout the area it employs the smallest stills allowed by law. With a staff of only three men producing the whisky and some of the most traditional equipment this is a lovingly crafted and unique single Highland malt. In fact even at the peak of production it produces as little as 12 barrels a week, this is less in a year than many produce in a week. Made with lightly malted local barley and fresh spring water which after a long natural filtration through granite and peat rises only a few hundred metres from the stills - Edradour is a true gem amongst the single malts. They also produce House of Lords a well respected blend available in the bars of its namesake, (the distillery was also allegedly owned by the Mafia at one point during prohibition, any connection?!). They have also introduced an excellent cream liqueur.
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Location: Pitlochry Perthshire Scotland UK
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License: Licensed
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