Glenugie Distillery
It is reported, that this location is closed!
The Glenugie distillery (Invernettie) was located near Peterhead, at the mouth of the river Ugie. The first whisky was distilled at this location in the 1830s, in 1875 the site was also used as a brewery. The buildings have been demolished in 1982 and following years. Glenugie used to be the most Eastern distillery in Scotland.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
