BRUICHLADDICH ANNOUNCES PLANS TO DECARBONISE PRODUCTION

The Bruichladdich Distillery, has today announced that it will receive support from the Small Business Research Initiative Green Distilleries Competition, in their search for alternative fuels.

Bruichladdich, which also produces Port Charlotte and Octomore single malt whiskies, and Botanist Islay dry gin, have ambitious plans to decarbonise their production process by 2025.

Bruichladdich announces plans to decarbonise production

More than £70,000 has been awarded to the Islay based distiller’s project partner, Protium Green Solutions, in order to complete a feasibility study on incorporating innovative hydrogen combustion technology into Bruichladdich.

Investigations into the feasibility of several renewable energy sources have been underway for some time. Each viable option, including wind, solar, electrification, biomass and fuel switching (HVO), will continue to be explored alongside this new testing, as the opportunity to be industry-leaders in hydrogen is readily embraced.

The feasibility project, named HyLaddie, will explore the deployment of an on‐site Deuterium Dynamic Combustion Chamber (DCC) as a viable mechanism to meet heating requirements.

Together with ITPEnergised and Deuterium, Protium will investigate optimal system design and how the DCC can be integrated. As with any project undertaken at Bruichladdich, the feasibility study must consider the preservation of centuries old equipment, the safeguarding of spirit quality and the impact on the local community.

Commenting on the news, Allan Logan, Production Director of Bruichladdich, said: “At Bruichladdich Distillery, we understand that there is real potential for a hydrogen‐based solution to decarbonise our industry. We are thrilled to have the support of Protium, Deuterium and ITPEnergised to help us assess the feasibility of employing a green hydrogen fuel switching solution for our distillery – a move we hope benefits the broader industry.”

In 2020, Bruichladdich became one of the only distilleries in the world to be B Corp certified. They are the first gin and whisky distillery in Europe, and one of two globally, to be recognised for balancing profit and purpose.

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CATOCTIN CREEK LAUNCHES ITS ROUNDSTONE RYE WHISKY IN THE UK

The Loudoun County, North Virginia based Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, has today announced the UK launch of their Roundstone Rye whisky range.

The range is comprised of Roundstone Rye 80 Proof (40% ABV), Roundstone Rye Distiller's Edition 92 Proof (46% ABV) and Roundstone Rye Cask Proof (58% ABV).

Catoctin Creek launches its Roundstone Rye whisky in the UK

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, which was founded by husband and wife Scott and Becky Harris in 2009, is the first legal distillery in Loudoun County to open since Prohibition and is said to respect its history by using pre-Prohibition methods to create their award winning Roundstone Rye.

The small scale pre-Prohibition distillation method of using home-sized pot stills, local grain and family recipes, has benefited from the incorporation of modern knowledge and technology resulting in over one hundred awards and accolades for their Roundstone Rye range.

Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, is inviting those not taking part in Dry January to join them to celebrate the inaugural Rye January to mark the UK launch and their strong links to Prohibition.

Throughout the month consumers are invited to a virtual Virginia via the Catoctin Creek website, through specially filmed guided tastings, a potted history of Virginia, Rye, Prohibition and a virtual tour of the distillery.

Commenting on the Roundstone Rye Distiller's Edition 92 Proof, Becky Harris, Chief Distiller and President of Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, said: "For a few years now, we've been putting whisky away for storage. We pulled some of the more interesting barrels from the back of the barn and decided to release these at a higher proof: a whisky specially curated for flavour, while still being remarkably smooth, as is our existing 80 proof Roundstone.”

Commenting on the Roundstone Rye Cask Proof, Scott Harris, Founder and General Manager of Catoctin Creek, said: "This is our most awarded whisky and the best we make!”

Roundstone Rye 80 Proof, Roundstone Rye Distiller's Edition and Roundstone Rye Cask Proof, will be available later this month from specialist retailers in the UK, for the respective RRP’s of £37.00, £55.00 and £85.00.

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EZRA BROOKS LAUNCHES NEW BOURBON EXPRESSION

The St. Louis based drinks producer Luxco, has today announced the launch of a new expression from its Ezra Brooks range.

Ezra Brooks 99 (49.5% ABV) is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which has been produced using the same charcoal filtration process and spicy, ryed-bourbon-mash-bill, as its black label bourbon, but bottled at a higher proof.

Ezra Brooks 99

This latest release from the multi-award-winning range, produced at Lux Row Distillers, features the distinctive packaging and natural cork closure for which Ezra Brooks is known, along with a prominent "99" proof callout on the label.

Commenting on the news, John Rempe, Master Distiller at Lux Row Distillers, said: "With Ezra Brooks 99 our goal was to create a higher-proof bourbon without sacrificing the rich notes Ezra Brooks is known for, and we achieved that with 99. The result is a smooth, drinkable bourbon with hints of caramel, vanilla, chocolate and spice. We're thrilled to introduce Ezra Brooks 99 to bourbon lovers everywhere."

Ezra Brooks 99, will be available later this month from specialist retailers in the US. RRP (tbc).

 

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