Gill
A lost Lowland distillery near Lesmahagow in Lanarkshire that survived 15 years from 1825 to 1840.
Avonglen distillery
Lowland single malt Scotch whisky
Avonglen distillery was in the Millheugh area of Larkhall; close to the river Avon, which skirts the town’s west side. Its buildings must have been substantial, as the site was later used as bleach-works.
Avonglen History
The distillery was opened in 1827 by Messrs Goold and Burns, though it closed the following year. It resurfaced shortly after under the guidance of John Burns & Co., but closed again within months. Its owner was clearly struggling, as it was sequestrated in 1830.
The site saw greater success in later years as a bleach-works, a role it fulfilled until as late as 1980.
Timeline
- 1827 Messrs Goold and Burns open the distillery at Avonglen
- 1828 The distillery closes for a brief time
- 1828-29 John Burns and Co. take over Avonglen and distilling resumes
- 1829 The distillery closes once again
- 1830 John Burns and Co. is sequestrated and the distillery closes
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South Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
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See also
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Distillery
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Distillery
Carnwath
Distillery established in Lanarkshire in the early 19th century, also known as Wilsontown.