Glenlochy distillery was founded in 1898 by David McAndie of Nairn.

It was located on the banks of the River Nevis, which provided a good supply of water.

[1] Glenlochy closed in 1919 after the First World War, which had disrupted production, and remained inactive for about two decades.

[1] It reopened in 1937 after being acquired by the Canadian entrepreneur Joseph Hobbs and continued production until World War II.

[2] In 1954, the distillery was sold to Distillers Company Ltd (DCL).