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As with many distilleries Royal Lochnagar’s roots lie with the Illegal distilling that took place up until the early 1800’s. James Robertson a local man began distilling legally around the area of Lochnagar in 1826, this was aptly named Lochnagar Distillery, situated on the North side of the Dee. It was believed that competitors were responsible for the fire that burnt the distillery to the ground in 1841. This distillery was re-built and he continued distilling in this area until 1860.
In the 1848 Queen Victoria selected Balmoral Castle as her holiday residence, the original castle was deemed to small and unsuitable and the present was built in its place. Only three days after they arrived, John Begg made an invitation to Prince Albert to visit his distillery knowing he was interested in all things mechanical. To his surprise Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their three eldest children visited the next day. So impressed with the fine Lochnagar whisky, John Begg received a Royal Warrant of Appointment as supplier to the Queen. It is not until 1861 that John Begg used the Royal name, with trademark being obtained in 1876
It is one of only three distilleries in Scotland allowed to use the title Royal. (The others being Royal Brackla and Glenury Royal)
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