Gammelstilla Whisky AB was founded in autumn 2005 after a year of concrete planning.
However, it all started several years earlier when three of us were colleagues in a small company in Gävle. At various meetings, it turned out that we were all interested and fascinated by this noble drink and that all three of us were also interested in starting and running some kind of business together. It wasn't until August 2004 that these two completely different topics of discussion were combined into one and the idea of our own distillery began to take shape.
At an early stage, the size of the job proved to be extensive and three people would be far too few. We decided to look for other whisky-loving people with different areas of expertise to bring to the company. Our goal was to become a working group of ten people. This was achieved after a further six months when we found suitable candidates for co-ownership.
As the group expanded, we were also looking for a place to run our business. This type of business makes special demands, not only on the building and facilities, but also on the character of the surroundings that will be associated with the whisky. A harmonious landscape with a cultural heritage that comes with a touch of mystery.
And indeed, Gammelstilla is a mill with ancient origins. The brick warehouse on the scenic headland was once intended to be a mansion for the then owner of the mill. Adjacent to the mill, a stone's throw from the cape, we found what we call the White Magazine. It is a stone house with the perfect conditions for a whisky distillery; just the right size, with high ceilings to accommodate the stately boilers and made of a non-flammable material. It was also incredibly beautiful and peaceful.