Speyside Distillers, the company behind the multi-award-winning SPEY single malt Scotch whisky brand, has today announced plans for expansion.
The company which operates the Speyside Distillery near
Kingussie, in the foothills of the Cairngorms National Park, has revealed its
intention to build a new, state-of-the-art distillery in the Speyside region.
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| Speyside Distillers Managing Director, Patricia Dillon |
In addition to its growing UK market, Speyside Distillers currently exports its SPEY and Beinn Dubh Scotch whisky, and Byron’s gin brands, to over 32 countries.
Commenting on the news, Patricia Dillon, Managing Director
of Speyside Distillers, said: “Last year was challenging for us, as it was for
most businesses dealing with Covid-19. With our industry also facing the added
problem of US tariffs, we have had to change our strategy to find new and
innovative ways to drive our business forward.”
“In 2019 we committed to increasing our distillate to meet
rising demand, and this year we are producing five times our normal rates. Our
plans for a new distillery will ensure that we can continue to distil the
quantities of whisky required, while also allowing us room for further
expansion. Although our full plans – including location and design – are
currently under wraps, we’re looking forward to sharing more as they unfold
over the coming months and years.”
Speyside Distillers, has also announced that it has recently
taken on two new members of distilling staff, to assist with increased
production.
Posted by Steve Rush