North British 1993 FrSp

Established in 1885 by Andrew Usher Jr., William Sanderson, and John Crabbie, the North British Distillery Company is a landmark grain whisky producer situated in Edinburgh, Scotland. Conceived during the Victorian era's blended whisky revolution, the distillery was specifically designed to produce premium grain whisky using continuous column stills (Coffey stills). Andrew Usher, widely recognized as a pioneering figure in blended Scotch whisky, spearheaded this venture to secure a reliable supply of quality grain spirit for his renowned blends. The distillery's output—characterized by its light, delicate, and versatile profile—has become an essential foundation for countless iconic Scotch whisky brands. As one of Scotland's largest and most enduring grain whisky facilities, North British continues to operate with the same commitment to excellence, supplying premium grain whisky to the global Scotch industry.