Beinn Dubh - The Black

Originally a barley mill and croft dating back to the 1700’s it finally closed in 1965. Over the next 25 years it was slowly and lovingly converted into a single malt distillery which started producing spirit on the 3rd December 1990. The old mill and water wheel were retained and are still in working order.

The Distillery takes it’s name from the original Speyside Distillery in Kingussie which started in 1895 and only produced until 1905 before being demolished in 1911. The Speyside Distillery – Home of Beinn Dubh is closer to the source of the River Spey than any other distillery in Scotland, providing access to the area’s richest, purest water.

The rivers of Speyside are renowned for their part in producing great whisky and their banks are home to many fine distilleries Tanoaria Josafer Lda are experts in the art of cooperage and supply the Ruby Port from the Douro Valley in Portugal, which produce ‘Vinho do Porto’. It is these casks which give Beinn Dubh its unique Ruby Black colour.

Our whisky is matured in charred casks to produce a unique “ruby black” toasted whisky with a dark rich ruby colour and a unique chocolatey flavour. The casks used for finishing have been drained of any liquid prior to use and any changes in our spirit will therefore result from its interaction over time with the wood of the case.

Aromas of fresh fruits mingle with sultanas and black raisins that open up in layers, eventually revealing a deeper darker side. In the taste this darker side dominates at first, with currants and rich black chocolate being foremost. Then both bitterness and sweetness present themselves in equal proportions gradually fading into a long finish

Distilled and Bottled at the Cu Dhub Distilling Co. Glasgow