Lochside was a Highland Scotch whisky distillery located in Montrose, Angus, on the east coast of Scotland. Its roots stretch back to 1781, when a brewery was first established on the site. The brewery was later rebuilt by renowned distillery architect Charles Doig in 1899 and subsequently came under the ownership of Deuchar's. In 1957, Joseph Hobbs converted the former brewery into a whisky distillery, marking the beginning of Lochside's relatively brief but storied chapter in Scottish distilling history. Lochside produced both single malt and grain whisky during its operational years, a relatively unusual combination for a Scottish distillery. Single malt vintages date primarily from the early to mid-1960s and from the early 1980s, a period during which the distillery was under Spanish ownership. The distillery closed its doors in 1992, making it one of Scotland's so-called "lost distilleries." Independent bottlers such as Gordon & MacPhail and Signatory Vintage have played a key role in bringing rare Lochside expressions to market over the years. As stocks continue to dwindle, Lochside has become increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its rarity and the quality of surviving casks have cemented its reputation as one of the more intriguing closed Highland distilleries, with bottles regularly appearing at whisky auctions and commanding considerable interest.