The reinstatement of a working distillery at the historic Coleburn site in Speyside marks a significant leap forward with the appointment of esteemed master distiller, Keith Cruickshank and distillery specialists, Organic Architects.
Founded in 1897 and completed in 1899 under the direction of the renowned distillery architect Charles Doig, the distillery was mothballed in 1985. Now, Coleburn is set to be reborn as part of a major revival that will return whisky production to this storied Speyside location, as part of a transformative vision by D&M Winchester Ltd.
The Distillery at Coleburn represents a notable step forward in the wider masterplan of establishing a world-class whisky and hospitality center on the authentic grounds of Coleburn, Longmorn, anticipated to be the first of its kind globally.
Keith Cruickshank joins The Distillery at Coleburn as Master Distiller following 27 years at the helm of Benromach. Born and raised in the Speyside town that shares his name, Keith brings over three decades of whisky-making expertise to the role. In 1998, he became part of the team that restarted distilling at Benromach, where he was soon promoted to Distillery Manager under the guidance of industry mentor Bob Murray. With deep roots in Speyside and a lifelong dedication to the craft, Keith is ideally placed to lead Coleburn into its next chapter.
