Balerno distillery

Lowland single malt Scotch whisky

It is highly likely the short-lived distillery of Balerno was installed somewhere off Harlaw Road on the Bavelaw Burn, which runs about a mile from what is now Harlaw Reservoir.

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  • Region
    Lowland
  • Production type
    Single malt
  • Distillery Status
    Demolished
  • Previous names
    Ballarno

Balerno History

Balerno, also spelled Ballarno, distillery was opened in 1825 by Edward Waterson, possibly in partnership with John Wilson, who withdrew soon after start-up.

The distillery was acquired in 1826 by the Balerno Distillery Co., also known as John Fullerton & Co. However by 1830 the company dissolved, and Balerno distillery was closed.

Timeline

  • 1825 Edward Waterson opens Balerno distillery with partner/investor John Wilson
  • 1826 The distillery is acquired by Balerno Distillery Co., also known as John Fullerton & Co.
  • 1830 The company dissolves and the distillery closes

Contact

Address
Mansfield Road
Balerno
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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See also

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  • John Haig & Company John Haig & Company John Haig & Company Distiller & blender

    John Haig & Company

    Distilling dynasty best known for its early adoption of the patent still at Cameronbridge.

  • William Sanderson & Son William Sanderson & Son William Sanderson & Son Distiller & blender

    William Sanderson & Son

    Leith-based whisky blender most famous for its Vat 69 blend.

  • Bulloch Lade & Company Bulloch Lade & Company Bulloch Lade & Company Distiller & blender

    Bulloch Lade & Company

    An independent distiller and blender that once operated Caol Ila and Tamdhu distilleries.

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