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1898 A new distillery began construction, to be known as the Knockando-Glenlivet Distillery, on the initiative of John Thompson, spirit broker, of Elgin. The architect was Charles Doig and the site chosen was close to the railway.<ref>The Distillers', Brewers', and Spirit Merchants' Magazine 1 April 1898</ref> | 1898 A new distillery began construction, to be known as the Knockando-Glenlivet Distillery, on the initiative of John Thompson, spirit broker, of Elgin. The architect was Charles Doig and the site chosen was close to the railway.<ref>The Distillers', Brewers', and Spirit Merchants' Magazine 1 April 1898</ref> | ||
1903 Amid an industry slump, the distillery was was put up for auction at the reduced upset price of £4,000.<ref>The Distillers', Brewers', and Spirit Merchants' Magazine 1 July 1903</ref> It subsequently became the third and final Scotch whisky | 1903 Amid an industry slump, the distillery was was put up for auction at the reduced upset price of £4,000.<ref>The Distillers', Brewers', and Spirit Merchants' Magazine 1 July 1903</ref> It subsequently became the third and final Scotch whisky distillery bought by [[W. and A. Gilbey]]. | ||
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of Knockando, Moray
1898 A new distillery began construction, to be known as the Knockando-Glenlivet Distillery, on the initiative of John Thompson, spirit broker, of Elgin. The architect was Charles Doig and the site chosen was close to the railway.[1]
1903 Amid an industry slump, the distillery was was put up for auction at the reduced upset price of £4,000.[2] It subsequently became the third and final Scotch whisky distillery bought by W. and A. Gilbey.
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