Oban Distillery

In 1793, Hugh and John Stevenson arrived at the Hebrides Islands, where they established the Oban Brewing Company, producing their inaugural creation, 'Cowbell Ale.' A year later, they ventured into whisky distillation, beginning a legacy of craftsmanship. The business remained under Stevenson family stewardship for three generations until local merchant Peter Cumpstie acquired it in 1830. With the arrival of the railway in Oban in 1880, improved communication and transportation ushered in a new era, while the distillery maintained its unwavering commitment to quality and tradition.