CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW MOFFAT DISTILLERY

Dark Sky Spirits Ltd, the makers of The Moffat blended malt Scotch whisky, have announced that they have broken ground and started construction on their new Dumfries and Galloway based distillery.

The Moffat Distillery, which is scheduled to open in 2022, will offer tours, tastings and workshops. It will also serve as creative hub for the local community.

Construction begins on new Moffat distillery

Since 2018, Dark Sky Spirits Ltd, which was founded by Nick and Erin Bullard, have been pursuing their vision of creating unique Scotch whiskies with a focus on dynamic flavour and authenticity. Those ambitions are now being realised with the construction of the distillery, which will see the business add hand-crafted single malt whisky to their portfolio.

Combining the symbol of traditional distilling with modern technology, the distillery will house Scotland’s only direct wood-fired still, which will create a unique signature flavour for the whisky whilst also creating a sustainable production process.

Commenting on the news, Nick Bullard, said: “We live and breathe Moffat. We want to focus on community. We believe in having genuine, high-quality interactions with people, telling the story of our culture and heritage and exploring the flavours of our local area. Each whisky we make is developed in consultation with the community it represents, and this approach is at the heart of Dark Sky Spirits. Each dram, each experience reflects who we are as a community and as a region.”

The inaugural single malt from The Moffat Distillery will mature for at least seven years before it’s released, but in the meantime they will continue blending whisky and developing other spirts and liqueurs.

Posted by Steve Rush

LINDORES ABBEY LAUNCHES ITS FIRST GENERAL RELEASE SINGLE MALT WHISKY

The Lindores Abbey Distillery, has today announced the launch of its first general release single malt Scotch whisky.

The Lindores Single Malt MCDXCIV (46% ABV) has been matured in a combination of bourbon barrels, wine barriques and sherry butts.

Lindores Single Malt MCDXCIV

The launch of this first general release bottling from the “spiritual home of Scotch whisky” marks 527 years since whisky was first recorded at the Lindores Abbey site in Fife.

Lindores Single Malt MCDXCIV, is said to deliver notes of mellow vanilla, caramel, orchard fruits, pear drops and toffee apples on the nose. Followed by notes of mellow vanilla, dried fruits, citrus and hints of spice on the palate.

The first run of bottlings of Lindores Single Malt MCDXCIV, will come presented in special commemorative packaging.

Commenting on the news, Drew McKenzie Smith, Founder and MD of Lindores Abbey Distillery, said: “It is wonderful to announce a date for our first general release, as we know our fans across the world have been keen to enjoy a sip of whisky history. The response to our inaugural members’ release was hugely positive and we are delighted to be able to now share the Commemoratively labelled Lindores and Lindores MCDXCIV. The thinking behind this is that we want all our whisky to be accessible and enjoyed rather than only collected. If people want to enjoy our product they can do so even if they are not fortunate enough to obtain a commemoratively labelled bottle.”

Earlier this year, the distillery launched its very first single malt whisky, which was and is still available exclusively to members of its 1494 members club.

The Lindores Single Malt MCDXCIV, will be available from specialist retailers, from July 2nd, for a RRP of £46.00.

Posted by Steve Rush