Glen Mhor 1969 #1969 1407/1409

Glen Mhor 1969 #1969 1407/1409

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery / brand Glen Mhor
Country Scotland
Region Highlands
Content Size 0.7 liter
Alc/vol 45%
Distilled 1969
Cask number 1969 1407/1409
Number of bottles 2265
Flavour Profiles Mature and complex
Filling level Low neck
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Glen Mhor 1969 #1969 1407/1409

Glen Mhor Distillery

Glen Mhor Distillery was located on the banks of the Caledonian Canal in Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1892 by John Birnie and John Mackinlay, Glen Mhor has a rich history that spans more than a century. The distillery was unique for its early adoption of innovations, such as the use of a then rare Saladin box for malting barley.

Glen Mhor whisky was known for its robust and complex flavour profile, often characterised by rich, malty notes and a subtle fruitiness. The distillery used water from nearby Loch Ness, which contributed to the whisky's distinctive flavour. Maturation took place mainly in ex-bourbon casks, which ensured a harmonious balance of flavours.

Despite its innovative approach and beloved whiskies, Glen Mhor was closed in 1983 and later demolished. Today, Glen Mhor's remaining bottles are highly sought after by enthusiasts, collectors and investors because of their rarity and the historical value they represent.

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This bottle was bottled a long time ago. Please be careful when opening. The closure may have deteriorated. The item is sold as photographed and described. We do not accept any liability for the condition of the closure.

Glen Mhor Distillery

Glen Mhor Distillery stood in Inverness between the Caledonian Canal and the railway. It was founded in 1892 by John Birnie, formerly manager of the neighbouring Glen Albyn Distillery, and Leith whisky merchant Charles Mackinlay. Architect Charles Doig designed the complex, and production began in 1894. Its position gave Glen Mhor direct access to both water and rail transport. Mackinlay & Birnie became a limited company in 1906, with John Walker & Sons taking a forty per cent interest. The company acquired Glen Albyn in 1920, bringing both Inverness distilleries under the same ownership.

Glen Mhor remained powered by water unusually late and modernised in 1954 with Saladin box maltings, making malting less labour-intensive. It remained a small operation with only one pair of stills. Some whisky was sold as single malt at an unusually early stage, although most production was intended for Mackinlay blends. The family sold the business to the Distillers Company Limited in 1972. Glen Mhor closed in 1983 during a period of excess capacity and declining demand. Its equipment was dismantled and the buildings were later demolished, with shops eventually built on the site.

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