Falkirk distillery explained

Falkirk distillery
Type:Lowland
Location:Falkirk, Scotland
Founded:2020
Capacity:200,000 L

Falkirk is a Scotch whisky distillery in Falkirk, Scotland. Falkirk was the first distillery to recommence whisky production in the Falkirk area since the Rosebank distillery closed in 1993.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The distillery produces unpeated lowland style whisky.[3] The distillery produces 200,000 litres of spirit per year.[7]

History

The distillery was founded by George Stewart and is family owned.[4] [5] The distillery was granted planning position in 2010.[2] The distillery's location near the Antonine Wall required additional planning consents.[2] The distillery became fully operational in 2020.[2] The distillery facilities cost £9 million to construct.[8] [6]

In 2021, the distillery donated a cask to Strathcarron Hospice.[9]

The first bottles of whisky produced were auctioned in December 2023.[3]

The distillery's whisky went on general public sale in January 2024.[4]

Facilities

The distillery uses the renovated copper stills and mash tun from the mothballed Caperdonich distillery in Speyside.[3] The distillery has two pagoda roofs, as well as eight washbacks.[8]

The distillery has a traditional dunnage style warehouse.[3] Waste from the facility is used as a feedstock to grow microalgae as an animal feed ingredient.[7] [10] The distillery has a visitor centre, planned to accommodate 80,000 visitors a year.[2] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Maclean, Charles . 2016 . Whiskypedia. A Gazetteer of Scotch Whisky . Edinburgh . Birlinn . 978-1-78027-401-0.
  2. Web site: At Falkirk Distillery, all good things come to those who wait . 31 January 2024 . The Herald.
  3. Web site: Whisky: First bottles of Falkirk Distillery single malt to go under the hammer. 31 January 2024 . Scotsman.
  4. Web site: Falkirk Distillery unveils Its first whisky release . 31 January 2024 . Scotsman.
  5. Web site: Whisky: Inaugural release of Falkirk Distillery lowland single malt sells out in 24 hours . 31 January 2024 . Scotsman.
  6. Web site: ALL IS STILL NO MORE AT THE FALKIRK DISTILLERY . 31 January 2024 . Scottish Field.
  7. Web site: Falkirk Distillery deal will see whiskey by-products used for animal feed . 31 January 2024 . Envrio Tech Magazine.
  8. Web site: Family distillery is producing spirit after a lengthy construction . 31 January 2024 . Scottish Licensed Trade News.
  9. Web site: Falkirk Distillery donates limited edition whisky cask to raffle for Strathcarron Hospice . 31 January 2024 . Falkirk Herald.
  10. Web site: Circular economy benefits as Scottish microalgae startup locks in feedstock supply from local whisky distillery . 31 January 2024 . Feed Navigator.

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