In the last century, almost one hundred of Scotland’s malt whisky distilleries have been closed or destroyed. This accounts for nearly half of all distilleries that have ever existed in Scotland. Global economic downturn, over production, world wars and prohibition all contributed to the loss of so many distilleries. As a result, many unique and venerable brands have been lost to the world. Until Now… …
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Some of you were quite intrigued by the teasing picture I posted yesterday on social media… I actually had the immense honour (following some inspiring predecessors such as Charles Maclean or Mark Dermul) to pick the 6 drams of this month Tasting Collection for existing and new club members. As explained on the small notice that comes with the box, all the whiskies I …
Continue readingWith roots in both the Scottish Borders and the Hebrides, R&B Distillers are seeking to build distilleries in both – uncommon provenance for whisky production. The Borders has not seen a whisky distillery since 1837, and R&B are building the first legal one on the Isle of Raasay, planned to open early 2017. Co-founder Alasdair Day’s great-grandfather was a Borders master blender in the early 19th Century, while …
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