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Glen Albyn Distillery Logbook 28th November 1923

We set forth on an exciting new adventure of exploration with the first of two logbooks for Glen Albyn, transporting us back to the year 1923, a time that feels worlds apart from our own. As mentioned on the main page of the logbook entries , our past experiences suggest a rich variety of records awaits us. The first entry certainly upholds this expectation, featuring the well-known figure to Glen Mhor enthusiasts, exciseman Gilbert W. Peterkin . He would go on to oversee both distillery sites, delighting us with his meticulous record-keeping and keen observations over the years. At this particular juncture, however, he was not in charge of Glen Mhor, as the esteemed Neil M. Gunn held that position. Gilbert would serve in his role until 1948, when he eventually retired from his duties. I remain ever grateful for the invaluable support from the Highland Archive Centre and Alan Winchester in bringing these historical accounts into the digital realm, enriched with thoughtful commentary a...

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