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Benrinnes - Chronology

1829 Washed away by the great floods

1835 Current distillery established by William smith & Co.

1864 Bought by David Edward.

1896 Fire, resulting in rebuilding.

1922 Acquired by John Dewar & Sons Ltd.

1925 Became part of DCL

1930 Became part of SMD.

1955 Renovated.

1964 Floor maltings replaced by Saladin maltings.

1966 Stills increased from 3 to 6.

1991 First released as a single malt.