A Spey Sidey Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery, builtin 1958-1960 to the design of the highly regarded architect Sir Albert Richardson (Once president of theRoyal Academy). Sir Albert Richardson (1880-1964) was one of the leading architects of his time in Britain, and was awarded the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture. Tormore was the first new distillery built in Scotland during the post-World War II Scotch boom.

The beauty and uniqueness of its architectural design were recognized in 1986 when the distillery was granted listed building status, despite being less than30 years old. Defined as State of the Art, Tormore is one of the most architecturally striking distilleries. The building is made of granite, has copper rotors and a clock which plays four different Scottish songs every quarter of an hour.

The distillery was built for Long John International and was absorbed by Whitebread Co in 1975, and then acquired by Allied Distillers Ltd the same year. Now controlled by Pernod- Ricard after they acquired AlliedDomecq in 2005.

Pernod-Richard who own over 51 alcohol brands such as Chivas Whisky, Jameson Irish whisky, Absolute Vodka, Malibu and Perrier- Jouet to name a few.

Majority of the whisky is used as a blend for the Chivas Brand and only available in limited amounts as a single malt. They used to only bottle as a 12 year old but only at 14 and 16 years old following an expansion capacity in2012.

There are many examples you can find online of independent bottlers using this brand. The whisky is described as “A smooth, nutty whisky which sometimes has a pear-like or melony character.

• Capacity – 5 Million Litres Per Annum
• Mash Tun Type – Full Lauter
• Spirit Still Shape -Traditional pot coal fired shape,into an Ogee and flanged head with purifier
• Condenser Type – Wash – heat recoverycondensers and sub coolers. Spirit – condensers
• Heat Source – Wash – external steam heaters withthermo compressors. Spirit – internal steam coils
• Washbacks – 11
• Yeast Type – Mauri Cream
• Water Source -The Achvochkie Burn

At auction a 10 year old 1970’s Tormore sold for £450.

The hidden gem.

£9 billion turnover
£1.5 billion profit 

Pernod Ricard are serious owners, serious investors and this is a seriously investable whisky.

Pernod are not throwing money at this distillery for any other reason than to make profit and If they make profit then you do to.

A bottle of 22 year old Tormore retails at £128.

Based on this information, if you were to hold your cask for 20 years or more, rather than 10, the return will be considerably more.