The History Behind Ferintosh Whisky 🥃 – Edinburgh Whisky Academy News
February 28th, 2025

Scotland’s First Whisky Region
For whisky historians, the name Ferintosh carries deep significance. Famed for producing high-quality spirit long before the modern idea of ‘whisky regions’ emerged, the name is making headlines again with the Clachan Distillery announcing plans to restore the Ferintosh whisky name. This has sparked fresh interest in Ferintosh’s historical importance, but what made it so special in the first place? We asked whisky writer Iain Russell to explain.📖 Read the PostÂ















