‘High-value’ whiskies stolen in Glenturret break-in
Several bottles of single malt whisky worth thousands of pounds were stolen from Highlands-based distillery The Glenturret on Saturday (12 April).
Police Scotland’s Tayside division has issued a witness appeal for information about a break-in that occurred at The Glenturret Distillery in Crieff at 4.45am on Saturday.
The alert noted that “several high-value bottles of The Glenturret whisky in distinctive bottles made by Lalique were stolen and remain outstanding”.
The Glenturret Distillery was closed to visitors on Saturday as a result.
An update from The Glenturret on social media that morning said: “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and continued support.
“We look forward to welcoming you back very soon – stay tuned to our channels for further updates. If you had a visit or experience planned for today, our team will be in touch to assist.”
The Glenturret confirmed in a statement that it was the “target of a high-value robbery”, adding that the site reopened to the public the day after the break-in.
“On-site security alerted our team, and local police officers were immediately notified and responded swiftly to the scene,” the statement said. “No injuries were reported, and the safety of our employees and customers remains our highest priority.
“At this time, we are unable to comment further due to the ongoing investigation. We ask for the community’s understanding and patience as we work closely with the authorities.”
Any information regarding this incident can be forwarded to Police Scotland using 101 quoting reference 0709 of 12 April or using Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The stolen bottles
Several valuable bottles of whisky from The Glenturret were stolen, including a 25-year-old single malt released in 2024, and Still Life Spring, which is limited to 105 bottles worldwide.
The 25-year-old whisky has an RRP of £1,400 (US$1,320), while Still Life Spring retails at £5,500 (US$2,792).
The Glenturret 25 Years Old was matured in a combination of American and European oak first and second-fill casks, ranging from butts to firkins.
There are 210 bottles available globally, with only 18 in the UK.
The 25-year-old is an annual release that was unveiled as part of the brand’s 2024 core collection of eight single malts in July.
Launched in March 2023, Still Life Spring is the second of four decanters from The Glenturret whisky maker Bob Dalgarno.
The Still Life collection is inspired by Scottish seasons with each expression presented in a Lalique decanter.
Each decanter was hand blown by Lalique’s master glass makers, feature frosted crystal, and are presented in a custom-made box.
Established in 1763, The Glenturret is Scotland’s oldest operational whisky distillery.
In 2019, Silvio Denz, owner of Lalique Group, and Hansjorg Wyss acquired the distillery. They sought to establish The Glenturret as a renowned single malt producer instead of making whisky mainly for blends.
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