
Cambus Distillery was founded in 1806 in the town of Cambus, near Alloa in the Scottish Lowlands. Its origins trace back to the early 19th century, when a former mill was converted by John Moubray to produce malt whisky. The distillery grew steadily in prominence, and under the stewardship of Robert Moubray, Cambus became a founder member of the Distillers Company Limited (DCL) in 1877. In 1882, the distillery expanded further by acquiring the Cambus Old Brewery to enlarge its malting capacity. Cambus was renowned for producing grain Scotch whisky that was highly prized by blenders throughout the industry. Its spirit was celebrated for its quality and consistency, making it a cornerstone ingredient in many Scotch whisky blends. The distillery operated under DCL and later Diageo, whose cooperage at the Cambus site continues to serve as a major hub for cask management across Diageo's portfolio of iconic whisky brands. Unfortunately, Cambus Distillery ceased production in 1993 as Diageo streamlined its operations during a challenging period for the Scotch whisky industry. Despite its closure, Cambus lives on through rare independent bottlings released by specialist merchants, offering whisky enthusiasts a chance to experience this historic single grain Scotch whisky.
Portfolio (23)
Cambus
1991
Cambus
Signatory Vintage 1991
Cambus
1991
Cambus
1991
Cambus
1995 Whic - Landscape Of Taste
Cambus
24 Years
Cambus
1991 The Chamber
Cambus
1988 The Sovereign
Distilleries
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- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Lowland
- Founded
- 1806
