Glenglassaugh: A Distillery Reborn | Ian Buxton | 2010

Glenglassaugh: A Distillery Reborn by Ian Buxton tells the fascinating story of a historic Scottish whisky distillery brought back to life after more than two decades of silence.

Glenglassaugh was founded in 1875 near Portsoy on the Aberdeenshire coast. Its history reflects many of the fortunes of the wider Scotch whisky industry, with periods of prosperity and expansion alternating with economic difficulties and closure.

Production ceased in December 1986, and for many years it appeared that Glenglassaugh might never distil whisky again. That changed in 2008, when the distillery was acquired by a Dutch investment group. Following extensive restoration, new make spirit once again flowed from the stills in December of that year.

Whisky writer Ian Buxton worked closely with the Glenglassaugh team and was given access to staff, archives and historical material. The result is much more than a conventional company history. Buxton traces the distillery’s foundation, development, closure and eventual rebirth, placing its story within the wider history of Scotch whisky.

The book combines historical information, photography, personal stories and details of notable bottlings and Glenglassaugh whiskies. It also draws attention to Alfred Barnard’s historic account of the distillery.

For enthusiasts of Glenglassaugh, distillery history and Scotch whisky, this is an informative and attractive reference work. The hardcover edition is now out of print, adding further appeal for collectors of whisky literature.

Why buy this book?

• devoted entirely to Glenglassaugh Distillery;
• written by whisky author Ian Buxton;
• history from the distillery’s foundation in 1875;
• detailed account of the closure and 2008 revival;
• access to historical archives and personal stories;
• richly illustrated hardcover;
• ideal for enthusiasts of distillery history;
• now out of print.

Details
Author: Ian Buxton
Title: Glenglassaugh: A Distillery Reborn
Publisher: The Angel’s Share
Year: 2010
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 136
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1906476136
ISBN-13: 9781906476137

Condition: Good condition. Light age- and use-related wear consistent with the age of the book. The contents are clean and complete.