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Glenesk — Whisky distillery

Glenesk

Distillery

Closed Highland malt whisky distillery near Montrose. Founded in 1897, it also operated under the names Highland Esk, North Esk, Montrose, and Hillside before closing in 1985.

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Region: Highland, Scotland
Established: 1897
Part of: Diageo

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Glenesk 1984 VM The Cooper's Choice
Bottled by The Vintage Malt Whisky Co Ltd. · Single Malt
36 years
Rare Malts Selection Hillside
Glenesk · Single Malt
1970 vintage1996 release25 years61.1% ABV
Rare Malts Selection Hillside
Glenesk · Single Malt
1969 vintage1995 release25 years61.9% ABV
Rare Malts Selection Hillside
Glenesk · Single Malt
1970 vintage1996 release25 years60.1% ABV

History

1897
Operating period. Opened
The distillery opened as Highland Esk on the site of a former flax mill.
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1899
Operating period.
The distillery was renamed North Esk.
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1919
Silent period. Closed
Fire damage ended whisky production. The site continued as a maltings.
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1938
Operating period. Reopened
Whisky production resumed after the site became part of Associated Scottish Distilleries.
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1939
Operating period.
The distillery converted to grain whisky production and was renamed Montrose.
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1953
Operating period. Acquired
Distillers Company Limited acquired the distillery.
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1964
Operating period.
The site converted back to malt whisky production and was renamed Hillside.
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1980
Operating period.
The distillery was renamed Glenesk.
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1985
Silent period. Closed
The distillery ceased production. The maltings remained open.
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1992
Silent period. Acquired
The Glenesk name became part of United Distillers.
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1997
Silent period. Acquired
The Glenesk name became part of Diageo.
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Bottled by

The Vintage Malt Whisky Co Ltd.
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1 bottle

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