Ruadh Maor 14 Year Old Chorlton 57.3% 70cl

Glenturret single malt Scotch whisky is often cited as Scotland’s oldest working distillery, with records of whisky production on the site dating back to 1763. Nestled in the Perthshire countryside near Crieff, Glenturret has built a reputation for small-scale, handcrafted whisky-making, staying true to traditional methods that many larger distilleries have long abandoned.

Originally known as Thurot Distillery, Glenturret operated illegally for a period before becoming licensed, like many 18th-century distilleries. Over the centuries, the distillery survived industry downturns, changes in ownership, and even closures, emerging in the 21st century as both a heritage attraction and a respected single malt producer.

One of Glenturret’s defining features is its commitment to manual, small-batch production. The distillery’s mash tun, washbacks, and stills are all operated by hand, and production is deliberately kept at a modest scale, among the lowest annual outputs in Scotland. This slower, more labour-intensive approach allows for precise control over each stage of the process, producing a rich, characterful spirit. Glenturret whiskies are typically unpeated. Peated expressions are sometimes released by independent bottlers under the Ruadh Maor name. 

For many years, Glenturret was perhaps better known as the spiritual home of The Famous Grouse, one of the world’s best-selling blended Scotch whiskies. Its visitor centre was a popular tourist attraction under the Edrington Group’s ownership. In 2019, the distillery entered a new era under the ownership of Lalique Group, which invested in elevating Glenturret’s profile as a premium single malt producer, working with renowned whisky maker Bob Dalgarno (formerly of Macallan) to refine the range. There’s even a two-Michellin-starred restaurant on-site.