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Glenury Royal — Whisky distillery

Glenury Royal

Distillery

Closed Highland malt whisky distillery in Stonehaven. Founded in 1825, it ceased production in 1985 and was later demolished.

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Overview Bottles14 Series Reviews1

Origin: Highland, Scotland
Established: 1825
Part of: Diageo

Latest distillery releases

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Glenury Royal 40-year-old
Single Malt
40 years
Glenury Royal 1968 Diageo Special Releases 2005
Single Malt
37 years
Glenury Royal 1970 Diageo Special Releases 2007
Single Malt
37 years
Glenury Royal 1970 Diageo Special Releases 2011
Single Malt
41 years

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Rare Series Glenury Royal
Glenury Royal · Single Malt
1970 vintage2026 release55 years62.4% ABV
Rare Malts Selection Glenury Royal
Glenury Royal · Single Malt
1970 vintage1998 release28 years58.4% ABV
Rare Malts Selection Glenury Royal
Glenury Royal · Single Malt
1971 vintage1995 release23 years61.3% ABV
Rare Malts Selection Glenury Royal
Glenury Royal · Single Malt
1970 vintage1999 release29 years57.0% ABV

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Whiskyfun published a reviewMay 29, 2026
Rare Series Glenury Royal
Glenury Royal · Single Malt
1970 vintage2026 release55 years62.4% ABV
Outstanding review score, 92 out of 100
A sublime, orange-led whisky with layers of citrus, orange blossom, panettone and resinous pine sap, maintaining remarkable balance throughout.
citrus
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jam
liqueur
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History

1825
Operating period. Opened
Captain James Barclay founded Glenury Royal.
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1953
Operating period. Acquired
Distillers Company Limited acquired Glenury Royal.
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1985
Silent period. Closed
The distillery closed and the site was sold for redevelopment.
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1986
Silent period. Acquired
The Glenury Royal name became part of United Distillers.
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1997
Silent period. Acquired
The Glenury Royal name became part of Diageo.
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Gordon & MacPhail
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