Glen Rossie - Glen Rossie Distillers - b. 1930s / 1940s - 4/5 Quart (75c

Glen Rossie Distillers, Blended and Bonded in Scotland

Glen Rossie

1 bottle, 75 cl

Always stored in a cellar at a temperature of 14–16°C.

Lots cannot be combined for shipping; each purchased bottle is shipped separately.

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Glen Rossie Whisky 1930

Glen Rossie whisky from the 1930s dates back to the period when the Scottish firm Glen Rossie Distillers Ltd. became part of the export group Southard & Co. It is a blended Scotch whisky that is now a rare historical piece within the collectors' and auction market.

History and Context in 1930

• Origin of the brand: Glen Rossie Distillers was founded in 1914 in Glasgow, with commercial offices in London.
• International expansion: During the 1930s, the company became part of Southard & Co. Export, based in Ayrshire, Scotland. The primary focus during this period was exporting to the United States—specifically the Chicago market—following the end of Prohibition in 1933.
• Subsequent ownership: The brand was acquired by Duncan Gilmour & Co. in 1964 and later passed through various owners, including Stewart & Son of Dundee, Morrison Bowmore Distillers, and First Quench. The brand ceased operations following the bankruptcy of the latter group in 2008.

Characteristics and Typical Bottles

• Style of whisky: Unlike the Glenlossie distillery (which has a similar name and was founded in 1876), Glen Rossie was an independent blender and bottler, rather than a single malt distillery. • Well-known expressions: Among their older bottlings, Glen Rossie Special Reserve and Glen Rossie Select stand out. Mid-20th-century editions were typically bottled at 75° British proof (approximately 42.86% or 43% alcohol by volume).