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Our story began in 1801, when James Wyld founded the business in Edinburgh. It became Crabbie & Cree in 1836 and John Crabbie Ltd in 1840, a company that stillexists today. John Crabbie spent 60 years in whisky as a merchant, master blender and pioneer of blended Scotch.

Today our Bonnington Distillery in Edinburgh runs 24/7, with bespoke squat-neck stills inspired by Crabbie’s own 1860s stills for a richer, more Highland style of spirit. We bottle at Granton, Edinburgh, and mature our casks at Kirkcaldy, Fife.

Bonnington Distillery, home of Crabbie Whisky, one of Scotland’s most enduring and celebrated whisky brands, fuses tradition and innovation through a dynamic range of whiskies, all reflective of John Crabbie’s passion for producing the finest spirits.

The John Crabbie & Co. Story

John Crabbie had a true passion for Scotch whisky, selecting only the finest single malts from around Scotland.

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