Ardbeg Distillery

Not only is Colin Hay a prominent figure in the history of the Ardbeg distillery, but also in the history and success of Islay whisky. He began working at the distillery in the 1840’s. This was during the period when the business was managed by Alexander McDougall, the founder’s son, and all was not well. …

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The History In 1815 the Ardbeg distillery was officially founded by John McDougall however; whisky was being distilled illicitly at this location from 1794 onwards. Although there are no documents to confirm this, it is assumed that John McDougall purchased the distillery from previous owners as opposed to building the distillery himself. Once under his …

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