About Glen Albyn
Glen Albyn distillery was founded in 1846 by James Sutherland, provost of Inverness. Glen Albyn quickly became the largest distillery in the Highlands producing 75,000 gallons of Scotch whisky a year. Owing to the economic downturn in Scotland in the early 1980s the distillery was closed in 1983 by the global giant owner Guinness (now called Diageo).
Glen Albyn whisky brand was relaunched in December 2022 and its honorary president is Lord French, Baron de Freyne. The previous brand owner was the global multinational Diageo which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with assets of $49 billion.
For much of its history most of Glen Albyn's produce was used for other blends so its single malt bottlings are very rare. As a result of this, it sells at international auction houses such as Sotheby's, Christie's, and Bonhams with individual bottles often fetching up to $4000 each.
Glen Albyn whisky is known for its distinctive flavor profile that captures the essence of the Highlands. The whisky is characterized by sweet, fresh fruits such as cherries and plums, with a slightly oily texture and a phenolic, peaty edge. The taste is sweet initially, with floral, dry grass flavors, and a slightly salty driftwood note. Roasted malt notes and a little peat smoke are present, leading to an earthy finish with some peat
