BenRiach, whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
BenRiach is a whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, founded in 1898 by John Duff on the site of an old farm. The facility uses mineral-rich water from a deep underground source and produces various whisky styles, from unpeated to peated and triple-distilled varieties.
The distillery was founded in 1898 and has changed ownership several times over the years. It experienced periods of closure and revival before being revived by its current owners who maintain its traditional production methods.
The name BenRiach comes from the old Riach Farm that once stood on this site. The distillery shows how Speyside communities kept their whisky-making skills alive through generations, mixing historic stone buildings with modern production methods.
Parking is available on-site and the distillery is easy to locate with online maps and local signage. Tours should be booked in advance and vary in length from 45 minutes to 3 hours depending on the experience, with tastings held at the visitor center.
The distillery still operates its own floor maltings on-site, which is rare and allows visitors on tours to watch this traditional process in action. This has been a defining feature of the operation for generations and sets it apart from most modern distilleries.
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