Plans have been unveiled for one more new whisky distillery for Islay taking the variety of manufacturing websites on the Hebridean island as much as 12.
Island natives and homeowners of Islay Ales, Mackay Smith and Donald MacKenzie, have introduced planning permission for a distillery and brewery constructing at Glenegedale in Laggan Bay.
The pair, who're often known as The Islay Boys and who've additionally been independently bottling their very own vary of whiskies, say they may christen the brand new web site, which can be quantity 12 on the island, Laggan Bay Distillery.
The appliance, accredited by Argyll and Bute Council, permits the duo to advance with plans to construct a distillery constructing to accommodate a conventional, double-distillation Islay whisky.
As well as, the joint brewing and distilling web site, which is able to lengthen to 2 hectares, will home a brew package for his or her Islay Ales. Will probably be positioned simply reverse the airport within the centre of Islay, and is located lower than a mile from the island’s longest seashore, the Large Strand.
As a part of the challenge, The Islay Boys have introduced a partnership with family-owned Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd to assist convey the brand new distillery to fruition.
The Islay Boys have a long-standing relationship with Leonard Russell, chairman of Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd, who mentioned: "I've recognized and labored with the Islay Boys for a very long time, and I’m delighted to have the ability to convey our lengthy expertise in creating high quality Scotch Single Malts to the Laggan Bay Distillery challenge."
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