[1] The distillery started life as a brewery and the actual buildings were built in 1781.

[2][5] Lochside was latterly fitted with a cast iron mash tun and open stainless steel washbacks.

The distillery was also fitted with grain stills, which, under DYC's tenure, were unused.

[1][2] The majority of the spirit produced at this time was shipped to Spain for use in DYC Spanish whisky, and the remainder used for the firm's Sandy Macnab brand of blended whisky or for bottling as a single malt aged 10 Years.

[2][3] Sandy Macnab was generally an export only brand and was widely available in Southern European markets.