A top brewery in Dumbarton is set to enter the world of distilling with the launch of a new gin and whisky.
The team behind the successful Loch Lomond Brewery, who recently opened an exciting tap room, have announced the creation of their new distilling house, Dalrigh Distillery.
The new lowland distillery is already readying casks for its first single malts, with 100 set to be filled this year – 50 of which are available for pre-sale.
They'll also be using their expertise to create not only a new gin but also a brand-new Scottish rum, created using molasses and sugar cane for a "true taste of the Caribbean".
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Investors who buy the first round of casks will become part of the Dalrigh Founders’ Club, which the team describe as a "unique opportunity" to be a part of Scotch whisky history.
“We have been at the front of award-winning beer-making for many years now and a natural progression for the knowledge we have with barley, other grains, and yeasts is to work that into an amazing range of single grain and single malt whiskies with some interesting options for blends," said Fiona MacEachern, managing director of Loch Lomond Brewery. "We are looking forward to the exciting challenges that this most prestigious of products will set before us.:
"We believe provenance should be both clear and honest. Our base spirit will be made on-site using the purest of Scottish ingredients. Many of the botanicals we use can be found around the west coast of Scotland, and there will be some slight variations in our range as we follow the flavours the seasons offer.
"Our rums will be made authentically too, with imported sugar cane and molasses to give a rich, deep sipping experience. Spirits of Scotland made our way.”
The capital of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde, the Gaelic name Dun Breatann means ‘Fortress of the Britons’. Dumbarton is best known as the home of King Robert the Bruce.
Dalrigh means ‘Field of the King’. Dalrigh distillery is set on the outskirts of the family grounds.
Fiona added: "We like to think The Bruce would have been happy to raise a dram o Dalrigh for Auld Lang Syne."
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