The Glen Elgin Distillery dates back all the way to 1898, and it's situated up in the Speyside region. This distillery is one of several situated on the road between Rothes and Elgin. It was built by William Simpson and James Carle, the former manager at Glenfarclas. The Glen Elgin Distillery dates back all the way to 1898, and it's situated up in the Speyside region. This distillery is one of several situated on the road between Rothes and Elgin. It was built by William Simpson and James Carle, the former manager at Glenfarclas.