BOTHY DISTILLERY IN GLEN PROSEN

WHERE THE ROAD ENDS... THE SPIRIT BEGINS

Nestled deep in Glen Prosen, on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, Bothy Distillery stands in a landscape once travelled by the illicit whisky smugglers of the Angus Glens. Here, where hidden stills once warmed the heather and secret routes threaded through the hills - tradition, nature and craftsmanship intertwine. 

Inspired by Scotland’s old distilling ways and the rugged, elemental beauty of our surroundings, we are dedicated to creating exceptional highland single malt whisky with a profound respect for the land that shapes it.

Founded by Kim Cameron, creator of The Gin Bothy, Rum Bothy and Jam Bothy, the distillery is rooted in sustainability, authenticity and the stories that have passed down these glens for generations.

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 made using locally grown barley and pure Scottish water, with production powered by hydroelectricity and sustainable waste-reduction methods."

"Everything about the glen and the distillery is in synergy with our Bothy values of history and heritage” says Kim. “We respect nature’s calendar, working with seasonality and sustainability. The botanicals for our gin are foraged in the Angus hills and our whisky is crafted using barley grown by our neighbours.”

Reflecting on the distillery’s home, Kim adds, “the land surrounding our distillery is rich with inspiration - from the wild heather underfoot to the untouched beauty of the glen. Glen Prosen is also home to Kilbo Bothy - the very inspiration behind our Bothy logo - so it feels serendipitous that this glen is now our new home!”

  • HISTORY IS OUR GUIDE

    In the wild heart of the Angus Glens, Glen Prosen lies cradled between heather-clad hills, and clear tumbling burns, where the air is laced with pine, peat, and the quiet song of the land. Our sustainable distillery draws its life from these waters, honouring the enduring spirit of this Scottish glen.

     

    In the 17th and 18th centuries these glens were a smuggler’s stronghold. Hidden bothies sheltered their craft, while the Minister’s Path, the Cateran Trail and the Kilbo Pass became secret lifelines. 

  • NATURE IS OUR NEIGHBOUR

    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. 

  • SPIRIT IS OUR FUTURE

    Our distillery has begun it's journey creating small-batch, artisanal whisky that embodies quality, heritage and innovation.

     

    We are pleased to offer exclusive opportunities in whisky cask ownership, featuring our premium Glen Prosen Highland Single Malt.

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

FROM JAM TO DRAM

The Bothy story began in 2014 with a passion for flavour, creativity and local ingredients. What started as a small jam making venture soon evolved into craft spirits when the company was formed in 2015 and the first Gin Bothy creations were produced.

As demand grew, the Bothy moved from Glen Isla to an auld smiddy in Kirriemuir, opening the Bothy Experience in Glamis and expanding production with a larger still.

Over the following years the range developed with rum, new spirit releases and international exports, while the business continued to grow its home in Angus.

By 2024 the journey reached Glen Prosen, where the estate became the new home of Bothy Distillery .

The next chapter begins in 2026 as whisky production starts in Glen Prosen, completing the journey from jam to dram and marking the beginning of a new generation of Bothy spirits.

AN AWARD-WINNING BOTHY

The Bothy portfolio holds multiple awards, including the most "3 Star" Great Taste Producer awards in North East Scotland.

You can also experience the award-winning visitor attraction Bothy Experience in the historic village of Glamis, only half an hour from the distillery.

Bothy's full range of products can be sampled at the Bothy Experience in Glamis or at the Bothy Larder in Forfar.

The land on which the distillery stands is currently managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), which aims to use the site to create jobs and support the local community.

“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.”

Christine Reid - FLS Angus Glens Programme Manager