Cameronbridge

United Kingdom, Scotland
Since this is a production machine of a physical plant producing the highest volumes of various spirits, there is no simple way to describe its flavor profile or character. We'll have to aks the angels.
Cameronbridge Flavor Spiraltm
  • port
  • grain
  • smoky
  • spicy
  • dried fruit
  • vanilla
  • sweet
  • oak
  • toasted oak
Visit Cameronbridge shop Shop Cameronbridge gift sets
Smartass corner
Cameronbridge
We know that Robert Haig was operating a production still on site, because there is an official record that he was summoned to appear by local church elders in 1655, for running his still there on Sunday -- the Sabbath.
Cameronbridge
The scale of this massive distillery is amazing. 136 million liters is enough to fill more than 3,100 tanker trucks to the brim.

from

Member's favorites from Cameronbridge
Cameronbridge Distillery sits on the banks of the River Leven, just within the southern boundary of the town of Windygates, about 15 miles north of Edinburgh, as a crow flies. Actually, the river winds its way through the distillery grounds.

Cameronbridge is an impressive beast. But before we talk about its shear size and capacity, we must tip our hat to its history. In fact, this site is arguably the oldest continually operating distillery in Scotland, and could be the oldest grain distillery in the world.

Robert Haig operated a still (under the radar) on the site at least as far back as 1655. In 1824, one of his great grandchildren -- John Haig -- formally built and opened Cameron Bridge Distillery there. John's cousin, Robert Stein, built the first continuous still for the shop, based on a design still in use today.

It has changed, been renovated, and expanded many times since then, only closing briefly during World War II. Cameronbridge is the largest distillery in Scotland. Interestingly, the capacity is often misreported simply because the numbers are so high.

Several sources claim that the current capacity is 30 million liters -- which is a heck of a lot! But in those reports is an error. The actual capacity is 30 million imperial gallons, which is roughly 136 million liters, all cranked out of three massive, custom-made stills running continuously, full-tilt, 24 hours per day.

Every drop of the spirit produced here is consumed in the production of Diageo portfolio spirits, including grain Whiskies, blends, Smirnoff Vodka, and now even both Tanqueray and Gordon's Gin. 

There are a few specialty distillery releases -- including the "Cameron Brig" and "Haig Grain" Whiskies -- but drinkers of Johnnie Walker's and Bell's get a fair share of it.
Distillery info:
  • Country United Kingdom, Scotland
  • Region Highlands
  • Established 1824
  • Owner Diageo
  • Type Grain
  • No. of stills 3 wash, 3 spirit
  • Visitor center No
  • Status Active
  • Address Cameronbridge Distillery, Station Rd, Windygates KY8 5BP, United Kingdom
  • Phone +44 1333 354061
Similar brands
Help