Annandale Whisky
Annandale WhiskySince production resumed at the distillery in 2014, a lot has happened at Annandale Whisky. The Annandale Distillery was originally founded in 1836 by George Donald and was later purchased by Johnnie Walker in 1893, who mothballed the distillery in 1924. Located in the south of Scotland near Dumfries, Annandale Distillery was revived in 2007 by David Thomson and Teresa Church, who restored it with great respect for both tradition and innovation. Production began again in 2014, and Annandale has since made its mark with two core expressions: the peated "Man O’ Sword" and the unpeated "Man O’ Words" – named in honor of Scottish icons Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns. The distillery uses both bourbon and sherry casks, as well as innovative cask types like STR (Shaved, Toasted and Recharred) and experimental wine casks, creating depth and variety in their whisky profiles. Annandale is also known for its sustainable practices, using local barley, its own water source, and maintaining a strong environmental focus. The distillery blends classic craftsmanship with modern technology and has become a recognized name in the modern whisky landscape – staying true to Scottish tradition while looking toward the future. In 2025, they released their first 10-year-old whiskies in two versions. Listen to our podcast to learn more. |