Bob Dylan’s Scottish Estate Sold to Legendary Whisky Distillers
Aultmore House: Bob Dylan’s Scottish Retreat
Situated in the stunning Cairngorm National Park, Aultmore House was listed for sale over the summer with a price tag exceeding £3m. This majestic property, owned by Bob Dylan and his brother, David Zimmerman, since 2006, has been a summer sanctuary for the iconic musician, as noted by Knight Frank, the estate agent handling the property.
Constructed between 1911 and 1915 during the First World War, Aultmore Estate originally served as a vacation residence for a Scottish merchant’s son. Under Dylan’s stewardship, the expansive house boasts 11 bathrooms, four reception rooms — including, unsurprisingly, a music room — along with a greenhouse, a walled garden, and a croquet lawn.
Beyond the main house, the estate features additional dwellings, including three four-bedroom cottages, presently advertised for weekly rentals at £900.
A New Era with Angus Dundee Distillers
Recent legal documents reveal that the Grade A-listed Aultmore House has been acquired by Angus Dundee Distillers. The London-based company, founded by Terence Hillman and now managed by his children, Tania and Aaron, has a notable presence in the whisky industry.
Angus Dundee owns two distilleries: the Tomintoul Distillery, acquired in 2000 from Whyte & Mackay, and Glencadam, purchased in 2003. Tomintoul, operated by fourth-generation master distiller Robert Fleming, produces a range of single malt Scotch whiskies. Glencadam, located in Brechin and previously under Allied and the Ballantine’s brand, was resurrected in 2000 by Angus Dundee. Since its acquisition, the company has rejuvenated the Glencadam range with releases including a 10-year-old, a 15-year-old, and a 30-year-old whisky. Additionally, Angus Dundee produces Old Ballantruan whisky and a selection of rum and gin.
Bob Dylan’s Whisky Ventures
Beyond Aultmore House, Dylan is also involved in the American whisky market with his own brand, Heaven’s Door. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of his famous song, ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ released in 1973, Heaven’s Door has recently announced the establishment of a new, 160-acre distillery in Kentucky, USA.
