Everything you need to know about Millburn Distillery

Overview & History

Millburn Distillery was located in Inverness in the Scottish Highlands and was founded in 1807. It was one of three historic distilleries that once operated in Inverness, alongside Glen Mhor and Glen Albyn.

For much of its life, Millburn produced whisky primarily for blends. The distillery was eventually mothballed in 1985 during the major Scotch whisky industry downturn of the 1980s. The site was later redeveloped and the distillery buildings demolished.

Millburn is now considered a closed distillery.

Production

• Spirit Type: Single malt Scotch whisky

• Stills: Traditional copper pot stills

• Cask Policy: Mainly ex-bourbon maturation with occasional sherry casks

• Production Role: Primarily blending stock

The distillery operated on a relatively small scale and did not maintain a large official single malt range during its operational years.

Whisky Style

Millburn whisky is generally described as:

• Medium-bodied Highland style

• Honey and malt sweetness

• Citrus and light orchard fruit

• Gentle spice and oak

• Slightly dry finish

Older bottlings often show elegant maturation with subtle complexity rather than heavy sherry influence.

Key Expressions

• Millburn 35 Year Old – Rare aged official release

• Independent bottlings from the 1960s–1980s

• Occasional vintage releases from specialist bottlers

Because the distillery closed in 1985, all remaining whisky comes from limited historical casks.

Significance

Millburn forms part of the lost whisky heritage of Inverness. All three of the city’s historic distilleries closed during the late 20th century industry contraction.

As a closed distillery, Millburn whisky has become collectible, particularly older independent bottlings that showcase a classic Highland style no longer produced.