The Glenturret Distillery

What The Glenturret Distillery does

The Glenturret Distillery, operating as The Glenturret Limited, is a single malt Scotch whisky producer founded in 1763 and headquartered at The Hosh, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland. The company produces hand-crafted single malt whisky using traditional distilling methods, with water sourced from Loch Turret and maturation in sherry-seasoned European and American oak casks, Bourbon barrels, and specialty wine casks. Production is structured around small-batch annual releases with individual bottle numbering, alongside ultra-premium Lalique crystal decanter collaborations and seasonal limited editions. The Glenturret is part of the Lalique Group, with Silvio Denz as Chairman of the parent group, and operates under strategic co-branding arrangements with Lalique and Jaguar Classic.

The company operates a multi-channel distribution model spanning direct-to-consumer e-commerce (theglenturret.com), a physical distillery shop, dedicated Private Client management for high-value buyers, and international distribution across 17 markets including the UK, USA, China, Japan, and select European and APAC geographies. Revenue streams include core and age-stated whisky sales, limited edition and Lalique crystal decanters (priced up to £80,000), The Aberturret Gin, branded merchandise, and gift vouchers. Hospitality services include distillery tours (£20-£125 per person), the two Michelin-starred Lalique Restaurant (tasting menu from £220 per guest), Lalique Bar, and exclusive-use Aberturret Estate House accommodation from £3,000 per night.

Customer segments are predominantly high-net-worth whisky collectors, luxury travellers, corporate hospitality clients, and rare-spirit investors, served through direct sales, brand partnerships (Gleneagles Hotel, St Andrews Links), and the Sotheby's auction channel. The business carries strong ESG positioning (28% water reduction since 2022, 90%+ recycling rate, Net Zero by 2040 target), recognised with Walpole's Luxury Sustainability Brand of the Year 2024 award. Operational performance is anchored by named craft leadership including Whisky Maker Bob Dalgarno, Distillery Director Ian Renwick (Keeper of the Quaich 2024), and Executive Chef Mark Donald.

Name

The Glenturret Distillery

Legal name

The Glenturret Limited

Website

https://theglenturret.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1763

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Glenturret Distillery is a Scottish single malt Scotch whisky producer founded in 1763, operating under Lalique Group ownership. It produces hand-crafted whisky across core, limited, and ultra-premium Lalique crystal decanter tiers, distributes internationally across 17 markets, and serves luxury collectors, hospitality guests, and corporate clients through e-commerce, distillery retail, tours, a two Michelin-starred restaurant, and exclusive-use estate accommodation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

NAICS

Distilleries (312140), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (424820), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirits Distilling & Brands (CRADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distilleries (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAG), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Single malt whisky
• Scotch whisky production
• Distillery tours
• Premium spirits retail
• Luxury hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Crieff

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Whisky Sales: Sale of single malt Scotch whisky products ranging from core annual releases (7-25 years old) to premium limited editions and ultra-luxury Lalique decanters. Products sold via e-commerce, distillery shop, and international distribution across 17 markets.
2. Gin Sales: Sale of The Aberturret Gin, a hand-crafted London Dry Gin incorporating The Glenturret Single Malt New Make Spirit, featuring 14 botanicals and Lalique-designed bottles
3. Distillery Experiences: Revenue from guided tours (60-minute Whisky Tour from £20), premium Whisky Maker's Experience (£125), Lalique Bar whisky and cocktail flights, and private hire events
4. Restaurant & Hospitality: Two Michelin starred Lalique Restaurant with tasting menu from £220 per guest, Lalique Bar experiences, and Aberturret Estate House accommodation from £3,000 per night for exclusive hire
5. Merchandise & Accessories: Branded merchandise including clothing, accessories, candles, glassware, and gift items sold through e-commerce and distillery shop
6. Gift Vouchers: Monetary gift vouchers redeemable across all experiences and products, available in denominations from £20 to £2,000

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Glenturret Distillery produces and sells hand-crafted single malt Scotch whisky, ranging from core annual expressions (7-15 years) and limited editions to ultra-premium Lalique crystal decanter collaborations. Beyond whisky, the distillery operates distillery tours and tasting experiences, a two Michelin-starred Lalique Restaurant, the Lalique Bar, The Aberturret Estate House luxury accommodation, and hand-crafted Aberturret Gin.

Product overview

The Glenturret Distillery offers a portfolio of single malt Scotch whiskies ranging from accessible core expressions (Triple Wood, 7-15 Year Old) to ultra-premium aged releases (25-50 Years Old) and exclusive Lalique crystal decanters. The portfolio includes limited edition collaborations (Jaguar Classic Cars), seasonal Lalique series (Still Life), and the Lalique Trinity series (Provenance, Prowess, Passion). Beyond whisky, the distillery provides hospitality experiences including distillery tours, the Whisky Maker's Experience, a two Michelin-starred Lalique Restaurant, and The Aberturret Estate House luxury accommodation. Additional products include The Aberturret Gin (14 botanical London Dry Gin with New Make Spirit) and branded merchandise. The distillery sells directly through its e-commerce platform, the Distillery Shop, and distributes across 17 international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Aberturret Gin: Hand-crafted Scottish gin combining 14 selected botanicals with The Glenturret Single Malt New Make Spirit, designed by Lalique.
• The Glenturret by Lalique
• The Glenturret x Jaguar

Products and services

• The Glenturret Triple Wood 2025 Annual core release single malt matured in American and European oak sherry seasoned casks and Bourbon barrels, delivering fruity, sweet and softly spiced flavors at 45% ABV.
• The Glenturret 7 Years Old Peat Smoked 2025 First peated single malt expression from the distillery, featuring American oak and European oak maturation with delicate vanilla, warming spice, and sea salt notes at 46% ABV.
• The Glenturret 10 Years Old Peat Smoked 2025 Deeper peated expression matured in American and European oak casks, featuring rich dried fruit notes, smoke, and warming oak tones at 46.6% ABV.
• The Glenturret 12 Years Old 2025 Heart of the annual release range, matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry-seasoned casks with European and American oak influence, showcasing citrus fruit, vanilla, and warming wood spices at 45% ABV.
• The Glenturret 14 Years Old 2025 Distillery exclusive expression matured to showcase partnership of European and American oak at 46% ABV.
• The Glenturret 15 Years Old 2025 Age-stated expression showcasing European oak's rich fruitcake and spice tones balanced with American oak's honey and vanilla notes at 46.5% ABV.
• The Glenturret 25 Years Old 2025 Extremely scarce limited release of 210 bottles, crafted from three sherry casks with European oak elder statesman and American oak harmony at 45% ABV.
• The Glenturret 30 Years Old 2025 Extremely scarce limited release of only 50 bottles worldwide, launched September 2025.
• The Glenturret 35 Years Old Extremely scarce 2023 release from a single European oak sherry butt, balancing intense and light flavors with tropical fruit and vanilla at 42.8% ABV.
• The Glenturret 50 Years Old Ultra-rare single cask expression filled February 1972, matured over five decades in refill Sherry cask, limited to 150 bottles housed in Lalique black crystal decanter.
• Deux Terrains 21 Years Old First exploration of Sauternes cask influence, matured in sherry-seasoned oak then finished in Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey casks, limited to 500 hand-numbered bottles at 42.8% ABV.
• Eclosion Limited edition expression defined by contrast and balance, matured predominantly in European oak PX sherry casks with a single American oak puncheon, featuring bright tropical fruit and citrus at 46.2% ABV.
• Distillers Dram Edition No.2 Limited release of 1,000 bottles celebrating Kenny Smith and Robert Paterson, crafted from four European and American oak sherry seasoned casks with peated and unpeated spirit at 46% ABV.
• Jaguar C-Type 70th anniversary collaboration with Jaguar Classic Cars, minimum 32 years old drawn from 5 casks, limited to 220 bottles featuring Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks at 42.3% ABV.
• The Jaguar D-Type 70th anniversary D-Type celebration, minimum 35 years old drawn from six casks with Pedro Ximenez and oloroso sherry seasoning, limited to 270 bottles at 40.3% ABV.
• Eight Decades by James Turrell Collaboration with Lalique and artist James Turrell, drawn from eight casks (1987-1998) representing each decade of his life, limited to 80 worldwide decanters at £80,000.
• Provenance First release in Trinity series, 33 years old drawn from trinity of casks filled in 1987, bottled at cask strength 43.7% with natural color and non-chill filtered, limited to 320 decanters.
• Prowess Second Trinity series release, 33 years old drawn from three casks (two from 1987, one from 1988), bottled December 2022 at 43.9% ABV, limited to 320 decanters.
• Still Life Spring Seasonal Lalique decanter series by Bob Dalgarno, Spring edition selected from 3 casks reflecting first fill and refill cask characters, limited to 105 bottles at 41.2% ABV.
• Still Life Summer Third in seasonal Lalique series, launched August 2024, selected from 5 casks over 25 years old with 3 refill hogsheads and 2 first fill sherry casks, limited to 105 bottles at 40.5% ABV.
• Still Life Winter First in seasonal Lalique series, launched December 2022, selected from 4 casks showcasing different wood types reflecting 5 decades of distillery life, at 42.5% ABV.
• The Aberturret Gin London Dry Gin combining 14 selected botanicals with The Glenturret Single Malt New Make Spirit, designed by Lalique, housed in emerald green bottle at £45 per 70cl bottle.
• Distillery Tours Immersive whisky experiences including 60-minute Whisky Tour from £20 per adult and concession pricing, and the 120-minute Whisky Maker's Experience at £125 per person including personal 100ml bottle creation.
• The Aberturret Estate House 19th century Dower house offering exclusive use accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 ensuite bedrooms, plus gastronomic overnight stays with the two Michelin-starred Lalique Restaurant from £790. Exclusive hire from £3,000 per night.
• The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant Two Michelin-starred restaurant led by Executive Chef Mark Donald, featuring seasonal tasting menu from £220 per guest.
• Lalique Bar Elegant bar experience open Thursday to Saturday from 12pm, offering whisky and cocktail flights guided by Michelin-starred team, with over 400 whiskies worldwide.
• The Glenturret Gift Voucher Monetary gift vouchers available in denominations from £20 to £2,000, redeemable online, at Distillery Shop, Lalique Restaurant, and Aberturret Estate House, valid 12 months.
• 12 Years Old Gift Set Gift set featuring 12 Years Old 2025 whisky with two branded 4oz whisky glasses, with optional personalized engraving available at £85.
• The Glenturret Merchandise Branded merchandise including polo shirts, hoodies, trench coats, golf apparel, candles, whisky glasses, weekend bags, and picnic blankets.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gleneagles HotelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 20242024 Centenary Limited Release collaboration with focus on shared locality and pursuit for excellence. Available exclusively at Gleneagles Hotel.
• Jaguar ClassiccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Celebration of Jaguar C-Type and D-Type 70th Anniversaries with three limited edition whisky expressions (E-Type, C-Type, D-Type) inspired by iconic Jaguar classic cars. C-Type limited to 220 bottles, D-Type limited to 270 bottles.
• LaliquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing artistic partnership for exclusive crystal decanters. Collaboration includes The Glenturret by Lalique series featuring ultra-premium expressions (Eight Decades by James Turrell, 50 Years Old, Provenance, Prowess, Still Life series) designed by Marc Larminaux. Lalique bottle design for The Aberturret Gin created by Claudio Denz.
• Château Lafaurie-PeyragueyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Grand Cru Classé of 1855, founded in 1618 in Bordeaux. Their Sauternes casks used for Deux Terrains 21 Years Old maturation, marking The Glenturret's first exploration of Sauternes cask influence.
• St Andrews LinksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOld Course St Andrews Edition partnership with 150 specially selected casks inspired by famous holes at the Home of Golf.
• EttingerminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCollaboration for luxury hip flasks and accessories featuring Glenturret branding. Products include 4oz, 6oz, and 8oz Ettinger hip flasks and gift sets.
• James TurrellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with renowned American artist famed for working with light and space. Eight Decades decanter celebrating artist's 80th year, limited to 80 worldwide.
• Crieff Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerComplimentary distillery tour offer for Crieff Golf Club members with valid membership card (limited to 4 guests per booking).
• Perth & Kinross Countryside TrustminorOthersCharitable partnership receiving 50p donation from every distillery tour to support countryside development and conservation in Perthshire.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Highland Park: Highland Park, owned by Edrington, is a premium Orkney single malt with strong age-statement and limited-edition releases. Directly comparable to Glenturret on premium single malt portfolio structure and luxury market positioning.
• Glenfarclas: Glenfarclas is an independent, family-owned Speyside distillery with a strong age-statement range and direct-to-consumer focus. Closely comparable to Glenturret in operating model, heritage emphasis, and reliance on traditional production.
• The Dalmore: The Dalmore, owned by Whyte & Mackay, is positioned as a luxury single malt with high-end aged expressions, decanter presentations, and partnerships (similar to Glenturret's Lalique collaboration). Directly comparable on ultra-premium product strategy and pricing.
• The Glenlivet: The Glenlivet, part of Pernod Ricard, is a leading Speyside single malt with global distribution. Like Glenturret it operates distillery experiences and competes in the accessible premium single malt tier, making it a directly comparable operational and commercial peer.
• Glenfiddich: Glenfiddich, owned by William Grant & Sons, is a global single malt Scotch leader with strong DTC and travel retail presence. It competes with Glenturret's core and premium tiers and offers a useful benchmark for international distribution scale and brand-building.
• Edradour: Edradour is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries, owned by Signatory, with a craft, small-batch focus. Comparable to Glenturret on operating philosophy — small production, hand-crafted methods, single malt heritage — though with lower brand scale.
• Aberlour: Aberlour is a Speyside single malt owned by Pernod Ricard with a sherry-cask-led portfolio and a strong travel retail presence. Comparable to Glenturret on cask-maturation focus (sherry-seasoned European and American oak) and international distribution.
• The Macallan: The Macallan is the benchmark ultra-premium single malt Scotch producer, owned by Edrington. It competes directly with Glenturret in the collectible, age-statement, and Lalique-style crystal decanter segments and shares Glenturret's focus on heritage, cask quality, and luxury positioning.
• Balvenie: Balvenie, owned by William Grant & Sons, is a Speyside single malt focused on craftsmanship and traditional production. Comparable to Glenturret on hand-crafted heritage positioning and core/aged portfolio structure.
• Bowmore: Bowmore is an Islay single malt owned by Beam Suntory with a portfolio of age-statement releases and limited editions. It is comparable to Glenturret as a heritage distillery combining core single malt range with collectible limited releases and on-site experiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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