Cameron Bridge Grain Whisky Distillery

Cameron Bridge Distillery History

Cameron Bridge Distillery had been operating for several years before John Haig, one of the famous families of Lowland Whisky distillers, acquired it in 1824.

John Haig’s, cousin, Robert Stein, created the first continuous still Cameron Bridge Distillery was the first ever to produce grain whisky

One of its most famous board members was Field Marshal Douglas Haig Commander in Chief of the British Army on the Western Front during the First World War; He subsequently became a director at the Distillers Company Limited,

John Haig's company were among the founders of the Distillers Company in 1877, Cameron Bridge merged with 5 other whisky companies to form DCL. The distillery remains in their ownership to day.

John Haig & Co was fully acquired by DCL in 1919.

Initially Cameron Bridge produced both grain and malt whisky using a combination of pot and patent stills until 1929 before finally concentrating on grain whisky production.

During the Second World War the distillery was closed from 1941 re-opening in 1947.

An Extensive renovation programme was carried out 1989-92 to increase output

The Distillery re-opened in 2000 after a further £9m renovation, giving the distillery the capacity to produce 6,600.000 gallons (30m litres) of spirits annually
 
The Distillery is to produce Gordon’s Gin, after the closure of Gordon’s Distillery in Essex

Cameron Bridge Grain Whisky
Distillery Bottlings 
Cameron Brig (no age declaration)
Tasting comment: Like other grain whiskies, a lighter spirit than malt, with a fresh taste and an element of smoothness.
 
Cameron Bridge Grain Whisky
Independent Bottlings  
Cadenhead,
Celtic Heartlands (Bruichladdich)
Duncan Taylor Collection
SMWS

Cameronbridge 1979 - 25 year old
Single Grain Scotch Whisky.  

Duncan Taylor Single Grain Scotch
Cask No: 3523

Colour: Light gold.

Nose: Sweet caramel – very fruity.

Flavour: Soft, smooth, creamy and citrusy.

Finish: long, fades into peaches and cream.

Comments: An amazing whisky – delicate even at full strength.

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