Argyll Whisky Distilleries, Part 2

Arran Distillery / Isle of Arran
Probably the newest distillery in Scotland, it was only opened in 1995, with the visitor centre following in 1997. The distillery produces the first Arran Single Malt since more then 150 years.

Jura Distillery / Isle of Jura
Established in 1820 and currently owned by scottish company Kyndal Spirits Ltd. 4 specifically shaped stills and special malting conditions create a light and mild whisky with unique character. Bottlings are available in Isle of Jura 10y, 16y, 21y, 27y, 33y, 36y old and Isle of Jura Superstition.

Talisker Distillery / Isle of Skye
The only Single Malt distillery on Skye, built in 1830. Repeatedly extended and refurbished, but no longer opreational. Only bottling is Talisker 10y old.

Tobermory Distillery / Isle of Mull
The only distillery on the Isle of Mull, founded in 1798. It changed hands a few times before it closed in 1930. In 1972 it re-opened under the name of Ledaig Distillery, but only to go into receivership just 3 years later. In 1990 the distillery started production again, and in 1993 it was finally bought over by Burn Stewart.The Ledaig line of whisky (Ledaig 1974 and 1979, Ledaig 15y old and 20y old) which is made with peated barley, is still in production today, although only in small quantities. The Tobermory line is produced with unpeated barley, and bottled as Tobermory 10y old.

Glen Scotia Distillery / Campbeltown
Established in 1832 and only recently re-opened after several closures and changes in ownership. Present owner is Loch Lomond Distillery Co., the product range includes Glen Scotia 12y old, 14y old, 17y old, and Glen Scotia 1973.

Springbank Distillery / Campbeltown
Founded in 1828 by John and William Mitchel and remained in the family ever since. One of only two distilleries in Scotland who produce, mature and bottle their products on the same premises. The distilleries has 3 stills, although not all of the whisky they produce is distilled 3 times. The range includes Springbank 10y, 12y, 15y, 21y, 25y, 30y up to 50 year old, and the Longrow range. No chill filtering or artificial colouring used.

Highland Park Distillery / Orkney Islands
Strictly speaking this is not an Argyll distillery, but should be mentioned here. Highland Park Distillery is the last working distillery on the Orkney Islands. Established by Magnus Eunson in the 1790s, probably as an illegal distillery with links to smuggling activities. By the end of the 18th century the number of stills were increased from 2 to 4, in 1935 Highland Distilleries Co. Ltd bought over the complex. The product range includes Highland Park 12y old, 18y old, 25y old and Highland Park 1958, 1974 and 1977.