Lochead whisky distillery
This distillery was visited by Alfred Barnard during his tour of the United Kingdom in the 1880s, as documented in ‘The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom’ (1887). However, the distillery no longer exists and has been lost to history. This is a placeholder entry to maintain the historical record.
Lochead factsheet
| Name | Pronounced | AKA | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochead | |||
| Country of Origin | Status | Active | Whisky Type |
| Scotland | Closed | 1824 | |
| Website | Tours Available | Owned by | Parent Group |
| Lochead | Not Available | A & R McMurchy & Co; W Taylor & Co; J B Sheriff & Co; Benmore Distilleries; DCL |
Lochead Timeline:
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- 1824Lochead built on Lochend Street by A & R McMurchy & Co (converted mill).
- 1895Bought by J B Sheriff & Co Ltd, who greatly expanded it.
- 1920Sheriff's folds; sold to Benmore Distilleries Ltd.
- 1928Closed permanently (owners bought by DCL 1929).
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