Coleburn

Founded in 1897 by John Robertson, Coleburn was established in the Longmorn area south of Elgin. The facility was designed by the renowned architect Charles Doig and commenced production in 1899 utilizing two pot stills. Following its acquisition by the Clynelish company in 1915 and later by DCL in 1925, the distillery operated under the J&G Stewart subsidiary. For decades, its primary function was the production of blending stock for major brands, including Usher and Johnnie Walker Red, contributing to the industrial backbone of the Speyside region before equipment deterioration led to its 1985 closure.

Since the termination of its distilling licence in 1992, Coleburn has remained inactive as a producer of new-make spirit. The Winchester brothers purchased the site in 2004, and recent development plans shift the focus toward a luxury whisky resort. Proposals include converting the former stillhouse into a dunnage warehouse with a tasting mezzanine, following the removal of original stills. It is important to note that while modern branded blends may bear the Coleburn name, they do not consist of newly distilled Coleburn malt, as distillation has not resumed despite the repurposing of the historic architectural site.