THE LAST DROP DISTILLERS LAUNCHES RARE SINGLE GRAIN SCOTCH WHISKY

The Last Drop Distillers, has announced the release of a rare and limited edition 1972 Lochside single grain Scotch whisky bottling.

The Last Drop 1972 Lochside (44% ABV) was matured in a second fill bourbon cask for 44 years, before being bottled in late January 2017. The Lochside Distillery originally opened in 1957, and was a renowned Highland grain distillery until its closure in 1992.

The Last Drop 1972 Lochside

This latest limited release which consists of just 106 bottles, forms part of The Last Drop Distillers ‘Extremely Rare’ range. Each bottle comes presented in the brands signature chocolate brown leather case with its own 50ml miniature, a certificate of authenticity, a tasting booklet and a custom-made stopper.

Commenting on the flavours of the new release, Andrew Rankin, Consultant Master Blender at The Last Drop Distillers, said: “On the palate, it delivers a fresh, crisp mouth-feel with vanilla, caramelised apple and a noticeable, oaky richness. The finish has a pleasant and lingering richness of fruit and aromatic cherries with pleasant peppery hints and lingering, balanced oak.”

The Last Drop Distillers, is a London based independent bottler, which in September 2016 was acquired by the US alcoholic beverage company Sazerac, the makers of Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare bourbon.

The Last Drop 1972 Lochside, will be available later this month from specialist retailers, for a RRP of £2,400.

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CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AT THE DUBLIN LIBERTIES DISTILLERY

The Dublin Liberties Distillery, has today announced that construction work on its new €15 million distillery and visitors centre has begun.

The project which will see the redevelopment and conservation of the 300 year old historic Old Mill Street building, will create 50 jobs during the construction stage, with a further 19 permanent positions created once the distillery and visitor centre opens.

Master Distiller and General Manager Darryl McNally & Marketing Director Sinead O’Frighil,

The build on the new distillery and visitors centre will take approximately 12 months to complete. The new distillery will combine traditional distillation practices with the very latest in modern technologies and features a unique natural spring water source on site to be used in the distilling process.

Commenting on the news, Darryl McNally, General Manager and Master Distiller at The Dublin Liberties Distillery said: “Our team is working extremely hard on the new distillery and visitor centre and we are delighted that construction is underway.  Our goal is for The Dublin Liberties Distillery to become one of the leading whiskey producers in Ireland.  We are building a world class distillery in the heart of Dublin with a visitor experience like no other. It will perfectly compliment all the other developments in what is fast becoming the most exciting part of Dublin.”

Dublin based SSA Architects has been appointed to oversee the design and construction of the new distillery and visitor centre. The Old Mill Street building, a 300 year old former mill and tannery, will be redeveloped to retain the original historical architecture, ensuring the original frontage of the building is conserved.

The new Dublin Liberties Distillery and visitor centre will open in late Spring 2018.

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BULLEIT DISTILLING CO. OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW DISTILLERY

Diageo has announced the official opening of its new $115m Bulleit Distilling Co. distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

As part of the brands 30th anniversary year celebrations, Governor Matt Bevin and other elected officials joined Bulleit Distilling Co. Founder Tom Bulleit, for the ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the new distillery.


The Bulleit Family at the ribbon cutting of the new Bulleit Distilling Co. Distillery

The new distillery which will be the new home of Bulleit Bourbon, will initially produce 1.8 million gallons of spirit annually, but as it was built as a modular distillery, expansion opportunities are already being explored.

The distillery, which has already begun producing Bulleit Bourbon, represents the latest technology in warehousing and distillation, including enhancements that help conserve and reuse resources, resulting in improved efficiency and less impact on the environment.

The 300-acre campus includes four barrel houses (each capable of holding 55,000 barrels), a 52-foot still that was crafted by Vendome Copper and Brass Works in Louisville and the first industrial solar array in Shelby County, which will collect enough energy to run all on-site mobile equipment.

Commenting on the news, Tom Bulleit, said: “We’re so proud to open the Bulleit Distilling Co. here in Shelbyville. Seeing this distillery come to life has been a truly surreal experience that couldn’t have been achieved without the tireless work of so many men and women. We can’t wait to share the delicious whiskey that will be produced here for centuries to come.”

Bulleit Distilling Co. will not initially be open to the public, but guests are invited to learn more about Bulleit and its family of whiskeys by visiting the Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Experience at Stitzel-Weller, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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