Glenugie

Glenugie was established in 1831 by Donald McLeod on the Invernettie shore near Peterhead, marking it as the easternmost whisky production site in Scotland. Originally operating as a brewery in 1837, the site transitioned fully to distilling by 1875. The facility featured a unique technical setup including two pot stills, worm tubs, and a combination of horizontal wash and upright spirit condensers. Under Simon Forbes from 1884 and later Seager Evans from 1937, the distillery became an integral component of the Long John blending portfolio during the mid-twentieth century.

The distillery ceased operations in 1983 during a period of widespread industry consolidation. Unlike many silent distilleries that remain as ruins, the Glenugie site was completely demolished to accommodate the expanding North Sea oil industry. Today, the physical structures no longer exist, and the spirit is only accessible through dwindling stocks of independent and official historic releases. The loss of the site marked the end of over 150 years of distilling history in Peterhead, leaving behind only the legacy of its unique spirit character preserved in rare remaining bottles.