Originally owned by Sir Patrick Murray of Ochtertyre, The Glenturret Distillery is mentioned in the purchase documents of the Barony of Ochtertyre as early as 1763. The Murrays of Ochtertyre were local landowners, farmers and passionate brewers and distillers.
Today, the distillery still nestles on its original site on the outskirts of the historic town of Crieff. Locally known as “The Hosh” (Gaelic for “the foot”) – it is a picturesque and secluded location at the foot of green rolling hills at the bottom of the valley overlooking the River Turret.
The dedication to traditional artisan whisky making and an unusually slow distillation in handmade copper pot stills influence and underpin the unique character of the fresh distillate. The small batches require the utmost attention; the commitment to the traditions of craft distilling also means that each limited batch is subtly different from the previous one.
Today, The Glenturret is part of the Swiss-based Lalique Group.