Tormore was built between 1958 and 1960 in the Cromdale Hills, on the edge of Speyside. Created to supply Long John, it was the first entirely new Scotch malt whisky distillery constructed during the twentieth century. The striking building was designed with the involvement of architect Sir Albert Richardson. Granite walls, a copper roof, elegant windows and a clock tower earned Tormore the nickname ‘The Pearl of Speyside’. The complex later received protected listed status.

In 1972, the number of stills was doubled from four to eight. Most of the production disappeared into blended Scotch for many years, so Tormore appeared only occasionally as an official single malt. Independent bottlers therefore played an important role in introducing the distillery to whisky enthusiasts.

Elixir Distillers acquired Tormore in 2022 and began a new phase of production in 2023. The spirit is known for an elegant, fruity Speyside style. Purifiers fitted to the stills provide additional copper contact and contribute notes of pear, peach, citrus, malt and gentle nuts, combined with a pleasing underlying structure.