Ardmore distillery, whisky distillery in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Ardmore is a whisky distillery in Aberdeenshire located at the highest point of the Northern railway line near the village of Kennethmont. The site features heathland and wild vegetation, with fresh spring water naturally flowing from Knockandy Hill through the facility.
The distillery was established in 1898 by the son of William Teacher to produce the popular blended whisky Teacher's Highland Cream. Over the decades, the facility expanded with additional stills and equipment, becoming a significant part of the region's whisky production.
The name Ardmore comes from Gaelic origins and reflects the landscape of the region. The distillery is woven into local identity as a place where Highland whiskymaking tradition continues and shapes how people view the area.
The site is surrounded by wild terrain and open landscape, so wear sturdy footwear and prepare for changing weather conditions. The tour reveals large copper stills and storage areas, making it worthwhile to spend time exploring the different sections of the facility.
The distillery once used coal to heat the stills, a traditional method now rare at most facilities today. This heritage still shows in craft practices that have endured for more than a century.
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