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The Oban Distillery is in the centre of
Oban.
The Distillery is open for visits most of
the year with a Bar, Shop, and Tours. Postcode:
PA34 5NH.
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The image top is of the Oban Distillery,
right in the centre of the Town with Shops and
Cafes all around.
The other images are of the Entrance, Bar,
Shop, and Museum.
The Shop has a good selection of Whisky,
Clothing, and Souvenirs.
The Oban Distillery produces Single Malt
Whisky from 10 to 14 years, about £69 to £1,100
per bottle.
Oban Whisky
Range.
List of all Whisky Distillers in Scotland
that can be visited.
The Oban Distillery History
1794 - The Oban Distillery was built by
brothers John and Hugh Stevenson.
1866 - the Distillery was sold to Peter
Curnstie.
1883 - the Distillery was bought by Walter
Higgin, who rebuilt the Distillery.
1898 - Alexander Edward took control of the
Distillery. Edward also owned the Aultmore
Distillery at that time, when Distilleries were
struggling to run at a profit.
1923 - The Oban Distillery was taken over by
Dewars.
1925 - Dewars was taken over by the
Distillers Company.
1931 to 1937 - The Oban Distillery was shut
down.
1969 to 1972 - The Oban Distillery was shut
down again.
1989 - the Visitor Centre was opened, soon
becoming a top attraction in this busy tourist
Town.
1997 - Diagio took control of
The Oban Distillery, giving them 12
Distilleries in Scotland with Visitor
Centre's.
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