Miltonduff (Mosstowie) Distillery
Miltonduff Distillery is located on the site of the mill of Pluscarden Abbey. The abbey was founded in 1236 by Benedictine monks, destroyed but revived again in the year 1948. It is said that a stone from the original Abbey is at the distillery. Miltonduff was named for an illicit distillery known as Milton and the suffix was added for the Duff family, who owned the land. The Miltonduff distillery should not be confused with the Milton distillery – another name for Strathisla distillery. Majority of production of Miltonduff is used in Ballantine’s blends.
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.
