Glenturret

Fact Sheet

Founded: 1775
Current owner:
The Edrington Group
Stills: 1 wash, 1 spirit
Capacity: 0.34 million litres per year
Location: Crieff, Perthshire
Website: www.glenturret.com

Notable Facts: Glenturret claims to be the oldest Scottosh distillery in operation today. It is also famous for its legendary distillery cat Towser that is said to have caught 28299 mice between 1963 and 1987. Glenturret is the home of the Famous Grouse blend.

Bottlings

Glenturret 1993/2006 Port Wood Chieftain’s Choice

April 14, 2010

A very enjoyable fruity dram with a good measure of aromatic spices. – Score: 84/100

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