Glen Albyn Distillery Logbook 13th September 1924

One of the remarkable aspects of conducting these in-depth research projects is the surprise moments they bring, and today’s entry is no exception.

This logbook from the Glen Albyn distillery transports us back to the 1920s, serving as a rich source of new findings. Yet, on this specific page from September 1924, we find ourselves crossing Telford Street to the Glen Mhor distillery.

Could this be a precursor to what’s ahead? I certainly hope so, especially since we’ve already explored the only remaining logbook for Glen Mhor, which commenced from June 1936. Thus, this entry allows us to delve even deeper into the 1920s, a time when numerous distillery enhancements were noted, yet it remains a somewhat unclear period from my informed position.

Additionally, we have an entry written by none other than Neil M. Gunn, who only tantalisingly provided the initial entries in the remaining Glen Mhor logbook. We are aware that there must have been an earlier edition, but where could it be? Is it lost to time, or perhaps merged into the Glen Albyn records?

Historically, we know that during World War II, both distilleries fell under the oversight of a single customs officer, who meticulously recorded notes for both within the Glen Mhor book. This officer was Gilbert W. Peterkin, who, prior to this role, was stationed across the street at Glen Albyn, fulfilling the same responsibilities.

This presents an intriguing twist, and we can only speculate about what the future holds. However, it also raises a challenge, as the Glen Albyn book specifically focuses upon Glen Mhor for this entry. For the sake of research and organisation, I will document the page and discuss its details on the Glen Mhor site, including updating its logbook section. This seems like a sensible plan, and you can access the article itself through this link.