In the heart of angus

A legacy of craftmanship, a commitment to sustainability

Bothy Distillery, Glen Prosen

Nestled in the Angus Glens, on the edge of the Cairngorm National Park, lies the Bothy Distillery—a space where nature and tradition converge. Our whisky embodies the land and its heritage.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, these glens were central to whisky smuggling. Hidden bothies hosted illicit distillation, while trails, once echoed with the whispers of smugglers transporting barrels of usquabae on horseback, cleverly concealed beneath sacks of grain or bundles of peat.

The rugged terrain was both ally and adversary. Smugglers relied on their intimate landscape knowledge to evade excise officers, who patrolled these hills with equal determination. Legends of close calls and daring escapes still linger here, like the mist rolling over the heather-clad hills. It was a time of ingenuity and defiance when whisky wasn’t just a drink but a lifeblood of the Highland way of life.

At the Bothy Distillery, we honour this heritage while embracing innovation. Our whisky draws the legacy of those before us. Each drop distilled embodies Glen Prosen’s spirit, linking land and history with modern ideas.

Kim Cameron CEO of Whisky Bothy

Heritage

The Bothy Distillery carries forward a rich tradition of distilling in this historic glen—once home to whisky smuggling and illicit bothy distilleries. Archival research has uncovered compelling evidence of past distillation here, connecting our work to a legacy that stretches back centuries.

Our small-batch gin and whisky will be crafted within the existing sheds, ensuring minimal environmental impact. Visitors will be welcomed to our ‘Keeper’s Cottage’ experience by appointment only, offering an intimate glimpse into our process, history, and commitment to sustainability.

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Glen Prosen Cask Investments

Be part of the journey

Cask Investment

We are pleased to offer exclusive investment opportunities in whisky casks featuring the premium Glen Prosen Single Malt Spirit.

Our distillery will create small-batch, artisanal whisky that embodies quality, heritage, and innovation.

Join us on our journey and own a piece of this rich and beautiful Spirit. 

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The Both Distillery - Customer Visitor Centre Area

Visit Glen Prosen

All across Scotland, distilleries thrive in some of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes while maintaining the highest environmental standards. At Bothy Distillery, we are proud to uphold these traditions and craftsmanship with sustainability to honour both the past and the future of Glen Prosen.

Arrange an appointment to see for your self.

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  • August 2025

    Whisky production at Glen Prosen Bothy Distillery is set to begin in August 2025. We are aiming our production levels to reach an annual output of approximately three hundred casks.

  • September 2025

    Following the meticulous malting, mashing, and distilling processes, the first oak casks—carefully selected from Jerez and Kentucky—will be filled and laid down for warehousing and maturation in September 2025.

  • 2030

    As our distinctive spirit matures into Scotch whisky, our master blender will carefully oversee the influence of these casks and pinpoint the exact time our Scotch is ready for bottling. We anticipate this to occur no earlier than 2030.