About Benrinnes Whisky Distillery
Distillery Number
01340 872600
Distillery Founded
1826
Distillery Capacity
2 540 000 litres
Distillery Address
Aberlour, Banffshire
Distillery Status
Active
Distillery Owner
Diageo
Distillery Website
www.malts.com
1826
The first Benrinnes distillery is built at Whitehouse Farm by Peter McKenzie.
1829
A flood destroys the distillery.
1834
A new distillery, Lyne of Ruthrie, is constructed a few kilometres from the first one. The owner John Innes files for bankruptcy and William Smith & Company takes over.
1864
William Smith & Company goes bankrupt and David Edward becomes the new owner.
1896
Benrinnes is ravaged by fire which prompts major refurbishment and rebuilding including electrification. David Edward dies and his son Alexander Edward takes over. Alexander also founds the distilleries Dallas Dhu, Aultmore and Craigellachie and purchases Oban.
1922
John Dewar & Sons takes over ownership.
1925
John Dewar & Sons becomes part of Distillers Company Limited (DCL).
1930
DCL transfers management and operations to Scottish Malt Distillers (SMD).
1955
– The distillery is completely rebuilt.
1964
Floor maltings is replaced by a Saladin box.
1966
The number of stills doubles to six.
1984
The Saladin box is taken out of service and the malt is purchased centrally.
1991
The first official bottling from Benrinnes is a 15 year old in the Flora & Fauna series.
1996
United Distillers releases a 21 year old cask strength in their Rare Malts series.