Distillery

Balmanach Distilery

Balmenach is a historic Speyside distillery (Scotland) known for producing single malt whisky and, since 2009, for the small-batch production of Caorunn gin, made on the distillery premises using a proprietary process.
  • Cromdale · Speyside (Highlands) · United Kingdom
  • Since 1824

Balmanach Distilery

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The story
Balmenach is a Speyside distillery with documented origins in the 19th century; it is frequently cited as founded in 1824. It has changed ownership several times throughout its history and is currently operated within the Inver House Distillers group. In 2009 the Caorunn gin was launched, produced in small batches at the same site.
Production philosophy
Showcase the local area and ingredients: for Caorunn the philosophy states the use of hand-foraged Celtic botanicals gathered near the distillery, combined with traditional botanicals, and a small-batch production aimed at maximising aromatic extraction.
Territory
Speyside, Scottish Highlands (Cromdale / Grantown-on-Spey)
Awards and recognition
Recent recognitions: Caorunn received the UK Gin Producer Trophy at the IWSC 2024; the brand has also collected medals in international competitions (e.g., IWSC, International Spirits Challenge).
Production method
For Caorunn production is described as artisanal, small-batch at the Balmenach site; the process includes the use of a proprietary distillation chamber called "Copper Berry Chamber". The distillery also produces malt spirit intended for whisky according to traditional practices.
Distillation
For Caorunn: small-batch distillation using the proprietary "Copper Berry Chamber" (targeted extraction of botanicals). The facility is also used for the production of malt alcohol for whisky.
Characteristics
Type
Distillery
City
Cromdale
Categories
  • whisky distillery
  • small-batch gin
  • Speyside single malt
  • spirits producer
Representative products
  • Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin 70cl
What makes it distinctive
  • Historic production site in Speyside with documented 19th-century roots
  • Production site of Caorunn gin, launched in 2009 and produced in small batches
  • Use of local hand-foraged botanicals for Caorunn
  • Proprietary distillation process for the gin (Copper Berry Chamber)
  • Part of the Inver House Distillers group

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