Glack distillery

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This rural distillery in Auchtergaven parish, Perthshire, not far from Gillybanks distillery, lasted barely three years under two operators.

The distillery stood near the Wynnie Burn, about two to three miles west of Bankfoot on what was then probably a farm but is today shown on maps as just a house called The Glack. 

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  • Region
    Highland
  • Production type
    Single malt
  • Distillery Status
    Demolished

Glack History

Glack distillery was noted as ‘operating’ in 1816-17, before being licensed to Alexander Roy and Co. in 1818-19. It was finally licensed to John Fisher and Co. in 1821 before closing forever.

Timeline

  • 1816-17 Glack distillery is noted as ‘operating’
  • 1818 The distillery is licensed to Alexander Roy and Co.
  • 1819 Glack is silent
  • 1821 The site is re-opened by John Fisher and Co.
  • 1821 Glack distillery finally closes permanently

Contact

Address
Glack
Bankfoot
Perth and Kinross
United Kingdom
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See also

  • Auchtergaven Auchtergaven Auchtergaven Distillery

    Auchtergaven

    A small Perthshire distillery that flowered and withered in the early 19th century.

  • Bankfoot Bankfoot Bankfoot Distillery

    Bankfoot

    Possibly the same distillery as Auchtergaven, Bankfoot distillery is an anomaly.

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