Glengoyne

The Glengoyne Distillery is situated in the southern Highlands of Scotland close to a small river that flows into the famous Loch Lomond. The distillery, which takes its name from Glen Guin or Glen of the Wild Geese, has been producing single malt scotch whisky for nearly 200 years. It is one of the few distilleries producing whisky in this part of Scotland today. However at the beginning of the nineteenth century it is recorded that at least eighteen whisky stills were in operation in this area. Glengoyne has been working continually since it was founded, first owned by George Connell who erected a distillery and took a lease on the surrounding land. In 1876, the Lang Brothers from neighbouring Glasgow bought the distillery and ownership still remains in Scottish hands with the Edrington Group taking over the distillery in the 1960’s and the Independent, Scottish, family owned business, Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd. acquiring the distillery in 2003.