Glen Albyn Distillery Logbook 6th September 1924
We find ourselves in 1924, as the latest entry in the Glen Albyn logbook reveals a surge in demand for its whisky, prompting necessary measures to accommodate this growth. You might assume it simply involves increasing production, sourcing raw materials, acquiring casks, and expanding storage facilities. Yet, as would be the case today, the situation is far more intricate. There are insurers, regulations, and the Crown to appease in the tightly regulated realm of spirit distillation. Even with Prohibition in effect, Glen Albyn appears to be thriving. This success may be partly attributed to the fresh investment and guidance from its owners, Mackinlay & Birnie, who took charge in 1920, after a period of closure. Additionally, the lingering shadows of the First World War are fading, along with its repercussions, and Glen Albyn's prior function as a base for the US Navy, the future is likely to be bright. Nevertheless, we know that many distilleries, blenders, and whisky-related...
