Glen Albyn Whisky

A quintessential scene of distillery workers, huddled around a cask, tools at the ready, exuding a sense of pride. My thanks to Inverness Then & Now for uncovering this wonderful photograph. I've utilised AI tools to subtly enhance the image. It's wonderful to have this photograph, especially since finding a comparable image of Glen Mhor proved challenging; the closest one dates back to 1939 and remains a memorable moment in that research project. The cask bears the year of 1903, leading us to conclude that it is either a new cask or one that is soon to be filled. Fillings normally took place from November until June, meaning this was likely taken during the first half of 1903. Let’s begin our evaluation from the rear, where we find a Duty Free Warehouse marked by its securely shut and probably locked doors.  By zooming in a bit and inverting the colours, the intricate details of the door come to life, unmistakably revealing that this is Warehouse No.3. Although I don...