This distillery was born under a bad sign in 1826. Three years after its foundation it was totally destroyed by a flood, but rebuilt in 1829. In the following 70 years Benrinnes changes hands a few times due to bankruptcies by previous owners. The next disaster appears in 1896 when the greater part of the distillery is consumed by fire. Again the distillery is rebuilt and now owned by Alexander Edward – this time under a lucky charm. He manages to sell lock, stock and barrel to prime player John Dewar & Sons, securing its future. The latter will be merged with DCL in 1925, the forerunner of the current owner, Diageo. It shows that a feeble
start may turn into a success eventually.
Water source
Rowan Tree and Scurran burns
Malt source
Burghead and Roseisle Maltings
Capacity
3.5 million litres of alcohol per annum
Location
Ben Rinnes, Aberlour, Speyside
