Glenugie was once Scotland's most easterly whisky distillery, situated near the town of Peterhead on the east coast of the Eastern Highlands, north of Aberdeen. The distillery was operational from 1831 until its closure in 1983, when it fell victim to the industry-wide downturn that claimed many Scottish distilleries during that era. The site has since been demolished, making Glenugie one of Scotland's most notable lost distilleries — alongside three other distilleries that once operated in the Peterhead area: Glenaden, Kirktown, and Longside. The vast majority of Glenugie's production was destined for blending rather than single malt release. From the 1950s onwards, its spirit played a key role in the Long John blend, produced by then-owner Seager Evans. As a result, official single malt bottlings are exceptionally rare. Independent bottlers such as Cadenhead's have released limited expressions over the years, and rare official bottlings — such as the Deoch an Doras 1980 30 Year Old — surface occasionally on the secondary market. Today, Glenugie holds a coveted place among collectors and whisky investors. The distillery ranked among the top investible Scotch whiskies of 2018, reflecting the growing scarcity and desirability of its remaining casks and bottles. For enthusiasts of lost distilleries, a Glenugie expression represents a rare and historically significant piece of Scottish whisky heritage.