Planning permission for the first new distillery on mainland
Orkney in over 138 years has been approved.
The Deerness Distillery, which was founded by husband and
wife Stuart and Adelle Brown, already produces a number of globally-recognised
Orkney-inspired spirits in a self-built distillery in the family’s six acre
garden.
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| Deerness Distillery Founders: Adelle and Stuart Brown |
The new six-figure distillery, will also include an immersive visitor centre experience showcasing the distilling process from nose-to-tail, alongside a new cafe and bar.
With demand for whisky casks rocketing, Deerness Distillery
is set to put 200 on advance sale for those looking to buy a slice of whisky
history in the making.
Once filled, the casks will contain Deerness' signature
moderately peated style new make, promising a balanced smoke profile that will
delicately complement the liquid's unique character.
Commenting on the news, Stuart Brown, said: "We are
thrilled to be commencing this exciting new chapter for Deerness Distillery and
Orkney whisky. By offering the chance to invest in the future of Deerness
Distillery, we're not just sharing our passion for Orkney whisky, we're
inviting people to become part of our journey. We can't wait to welcome more
people to our family-owned distillery and farm as we take the next step in our
distilling adventure."
Construction on the new distillery is set to commence
this spring.
Posted by Steve Rush