About Bothy Distillery

Nestled in the heart of Glen Prosen, on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, Bothy Distillery is a place where tradition, nature, and craftsmanship come together. Inspired by Scotland’s rich distilling heritage and the untamed beauty of our surroundings, we are dedicated to producing exceptional single malt whisky with a deep respect for the land.

Founded by Kim Cameron, the creator of Gin Bothy, Bothy Distillery embodies a commitment to sustainability, history, and authenticity. As Kim explains, “This distillery is about more than whisky—it’s about creating a place where people can connect with Scotland’s natural beauty and heritage.”

Our whisky is crafted using locally grown barley and pure Scottish water, with production powered by hydroelectricity and sustainable waste removal processes. “Everything about the glen and the distillery is in synergy with our Bothy values of history and heritage, respecting nature’s calendar with a focus on seasonality and sustainability,” says Kim. “The botanicals for our gin are foraged in the Angus hills, and our whisky uses locally grown barley.”

Reflecting on the distillery’s home, Kim adds, “The land surrounding our distillery is rich with inspiration, from the wild heather to the untouched beauty of the glen.”

Set to begin distillation in summer 2025, our distillery will produce a limited number of casks each year, ensuring the highest quality. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Bothy experience through our whisky retreat, where they can explore the landscape, learn about our craft, and connect with Scotland’s heritage.

The land on which the distillery stands is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), which aims to use the site to create jobs and support the local community. Christine Reid, FLS Angus Glens programme manager, shared, “We are excited to welcome the Gin Bothy into Glen Prosen. The business has strong local roots that will only be enhanced by moving to the Glen, and we anticipate that this new venture will support existing and new jobs in the area as well as fostering sustainable tourism.”

Ahead of the distillery beginning operations, Bothy has released two whisky products under its new Gunshot range—a blended Scotch whisky and a whisky liqueur. The Gunshot Blended Scotch Whisky, aged for eight years, offers notes of vanilla, toffee apples, honey, pears, and black pepper, while the Gunshot Scotch Whisky Liqueur delivers a warming blend of cinnamon, clove, and orange.

More than just a distillery, Bothy is a destination—a place to slow down, appreciate nature, and experience the time-honored art of whisky-making in a truly unique setting.

The Bothy Portfolio

GIN | WHISKY | RUM

Being brought up in the neighbouring glen to Glen Posen, Kim founded the Gin Bothy, Rum Bothy and Jam Bothy brands back in 2015 and holds multiple awards for the Bothy portfolio with a 4 Star Visitor Attraction visitor centre in the historic village of Glamis only half an hour from the distillery.

You can sample the whole range of the Bothy products there. Open Thursday to Sunday 11am - 5pm.

Supported by an amazing team of women they are proud protectors of their rural economy and look forward to taking you now on their Whisky journey.

Visit Gin Bothy

The plan

  • The Existing Footprint

    The Distillery Site is land managed by Forestry and Land Scotland - “This is a long-term project for us and an important opportunity to work with our neighbours and partners, to achieve landscape scale habitat restoration in the Cairngorms National Park”

  • Designing the Space

    The distillery vision & transformation is under the watchful eye of Organic Architects Places with Spirit - Crafting timeless, beautiful and durable places for spirit brands.

  • Made in Scotland

    The majority of the new Distillery Equipment will come from our homeland, with many of the pieces uniquely crafted to enable us to make the quality spirit we will deliver.

...just the beginning

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