Glen Mhor

Further thoughts on the recent Glen Mhor document acquisition before we take in the logbook entry from 19th March 1962 that takes us to Hartlepool. Then, the selling of a cask of Glen Mhor for the charity Prisoner of War week from 1943 .

An update on the acquisition of Glen Mhor documents, a look at a  1898 newspaper article  that confirms things were going well at the distillery, plus a  logbook entry about double time .

Firstly, a big thanks to everyone that supported the recent fundraising to secure a collection of Glen Mhor documents. An amazing result and very humbling, I'm looking forward to bringing these items to life and injecting them into what we already know. In this episode, we report the Robert Robertson's estate and what Glen Mhor was charging for its produce in 1899 - both small details but...

In this episode we consider a 1980s newspaper article on the redevelopment of the Glen Mhor site and local opposition. Then, a remarkable l ogbook entry from 1952 , where the outer security features at a distillery warehouse (number 3) were tested by unknown individuals.

What can plans for a 1926 extension of the Manager's House at Glen Distillery reveal? This question may lead to unexpected discoveries and provoke further investigation. By scrutinising the plans, questions can be answered, additional details may be revealed, and new theories can be developed or disproved. The process also uncovers new areas of interest.

We take in the retirement of Robert Ferguson , Glen Mhor's original exciseman in 1907 before reviewing a 1977 Glen Mhor from Signatory , with plenty of insight in-between.

A big double header thanks to the knowledge and insight offered by Alan Winchester. We revisit the Glen Mhor stills to document exactly what we know about this area of the distillery using unearthed information and photographs. Then, thanks to a 1950 logbook entry about a faulty hydrometer , the Exciseman compares the new instrument versus the old one, across a series of 1939 warehouse casks. In d...

This week a 1971 article highlights William Birnie's involvement in the local curling community and we discover that one of his trophies (the Willie Birnie cup) is still competed for to this day. Then, the value of these podcasts, and little details, throws open a new mystery with the existence of at least one purifier at Glen Mhor.

The world's leading Glen Mhor podcast is back! Seriously, we discuss the passing of William Birnie, remembered in this Aberdeen Press & Journal article from 1973. Also, the latest logbook entry from 1947 gives us insight into distilling practices and new legislation around distilling on a Sunday and the festive period.

A double bill that unearths two previously undocumented warehouses at Glen Mhor in published texts and also a Logbook entry from 1947 that records the failure of the spirit pump and the team working together to resolve the issue.

The last episode of Season 3 takes us into the merky realms of the Signatory Glen Mhor ceramic 16yo and a wonderful logbook entry from 23rd March 1946 that provides some fascinating post-war insight.

We're back, with 2 entries from September with the regular appearance of an indulgence from the distillery logbook and also a recreation of a loss in the still room.

Still in the war years, we have the only recorded war related damage at Glen Albyn distillery (by the British Army) and a loss at Glen Mhor distillery as it returns to production and prompts a Customs & Excise investigation on site.

In this episode I discuss being able to republish the 1987 Glen Mhor chapter from Phillip's increasingly sought after and rare book, thereby allowing more to read the entry. Also, the oddity of Glen Mhor firing up for a short run of production in 1943 , just a couple of months after it had closed due to the war restrictions.

Two wonderful logbook entries, revealing life at Glen Mhor Distillery during the war years and specifically April 1943. Recorded just 2 days apart, the 22nd April is a surprising entry from Gilbert W. Peterkin about distillery conditions, while 24th April , highlights the difficulties of deal with traders when it comes to cask sales.

An amazing duo of entries from the Glen Mhor logbook! First up from 1942, is an enhancement to the Spirit Safe , before we then reveal when the Glen Mhor was mothballed for World War 2 . Yep, we give you the actual date!

Back to it with whisky's leading deep distillery historical dive. In this episode, we unearth a fire at Glen Albyn distillery during World War 2 which has never been recorded until now. No resting up on that achievement, we also take in a cask bill of sale from 1955 . Groovy finds in our ongoing research project.

I reflect upon a wonderful Edinburgh tasting celebrating the legacy of Glen Mhor distillery. My thanks to everyone for making it a special evening.

A great wee entry in the logbook confirms an upgrade to the Spirit Safe, despite the ongoing war environment. We also have a wonderful entry that reveals a never previously documented event and distilling act, which brings a new sense of marriage between Glen Albyn and Glen Mhor.

Another double episode where we discuss the 1955 Bill of Sale before diving into the appearance of Glen Albyn in the Glen Mhor logbook , in what is a previously unpublished incident at the distillery which gives us insight into how it was being used during World War 2.

Two logbook entries are discussed in this episode, firstly another appearance of indulgence 162 and then we're reminded of the business of filling and sending casks over the border and what happens when things don't go according to plan.

In this episode , we see the impact of new regulations on distillers in Scotland the actual versus predicted production at Glen Mhor Distillery.

We're into the 1940's as we continue to explore the Customs & Excise logbook for Glen Mhor Distillery. In this entry, an indulgence around rule 162 of the distillery instructions is granted. 

Two more tales from the Glen Mhor logbook with an entry confirming the work to replace the copper plates has been completed alongside a very detailed report on the work around the Low Wines No.2 Still.

Another doubleheader as we catch up with the relentless pace of the website. We touch upon John Birnie's passing via the Scotsman obituary and a recent auction of a bill of sale for 10 casks of Glen Mhor from 1954.