View from SW of long range of warehouses, including Warehouses Nos. 3, 7, 1, 2, 6 and 5.

Description View from SW of long range of warehouses, including Warehouses Nos. 3, 7, 1, 2, 6 and 5.

Date 24/2/1994

Catalogue Number SC 2547400

Category On-line Digital Images

Copy of C 62068 CN

Scope and Content Warehouses from east, Ardmore Distillery, Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire Ardmore Distillery was founded in 1898 by William Teacher's son, Adam, to produce whisky for blending. The whisky produced here continues to be used in Teacher's Highland Cream, and is also released in some single malt bottlings. The distillery was modernised in the 1950s and 1970s, but still retains its traditional coal-fired stills. These rubble-built warehouses arranged in a long row hold casks of whisky whilst it matures for at least three years. They are designed to be cool and dark, with earthen floors, ventilated windows and vented roofs. Bars at the windows are a reminder of the high value of the contents. The chimney (far left) marks the site of the coal-fired stills. The distillery has its own cooperage, a designated building for the repair, reconstruction and charring of the inside of casks to release vanilla flavours from the wood. Most have previously contained either sherry or bourbon and maturation is vital to the development of colour and taste in the finished product. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

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