Ardbeg Distillery

In a surprising turn of events, the distillery fell into a deep slumber in 1981, its operations halted, and it remained in a state of dormancy until 1989 when small-scale distilling cautiously resumed. The roller-coaster of activity continued between 1990 and 1996, marked by intermittent openings and closures, before finally, in 1996, it appeared to have shut its doors for good. Thankfully, in 1997, much to the jubilation of Ardbeg enthusiasts worldwide, Glenmorangie plc stepped in to rescue the distillery. A dedicated team embarked on the formidable task of restoring and rejuvenating the distillery, complete with a fresh coat of paint to revive its glory.