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Dcc Note
Date 2004
Event ID 1082481
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Dcc Note
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1082481
Ardbeg Distillery ('small height or point): established in 1815 and taken over by Hiram Walker in 1977. Later bought by Allied Distillers and mothballed in 1981. Remained 'silent' until 1989. Bought by Glenmorangie in 1997 with investment and refurbishing of buildings and plant. In October 2004, Glenmorangie taken over by Louis Vuitton - Moet Hennessy.
Malt used in Ardbeg production minimum level of 50p.p.m. phenol giving its whisky a distinctive flavour.
Information from 'Experience the Islay and Jura Whisky Trail leaflet, produced by the Islay and Jura Tourism and Marketing Group [c.2004]
