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Zooming in on the Distillerie Poisson, started in 1860, the smallest of 5 located on the island of Marie Galante: Distillerie Poisson (Poisson = "fish" in French) makes the brand Pere Labat. The distillery was purchased in 2007 by J.C. Brot, who was born and raised in a family with a long history in Guadeloupe and Marie Galante proper. Culturally, on these islands, making rum is seen as a high achievement and JC always dreamed of being a rhum maker. The distillery employs 17 people and manages about 250 hectares of land, some of which is cultivated with cane that feeds the distillery, while much of the cane is bought from small planters to maintain good relationships with the local Planteurs. Being a French territory, working hours are highly regulated (35hr/week, 5 weeks off per year). The teams is working from 7am to 1pm Mondays to Fridays and 7am to noon on Saturdays. Distillation occurs from Feb to July. The facility is not large or glamorous; it's rusty, it's beat-up, it experiences a lot of daily operational challenges which causes frequent repairs and maintenance issues. Despite these conditions, the distillery continues to produce super high-quality booze, experimenting with aging in various types of casks, including ground cru white Burgundy and Mouton etc... The fermentation process lasts 72 hours and is inoculated. The 2 "Creoles" columns, one from 1955 the other from 1977 are all copper and consist of 15 plates - 11 stripping plates and four concentrating plates. White rhum flows out of the stills at 70.7% alcohol by volume and eventually entering casks at around 63%. The distillery makes about 1,500 liters of booze per day and sells about 40K cases a year (3/4 to the French market, the rest sold internationally). The distillery's operation is deeply intertwined with the local community; some planteurs have scheduled appointments to deliver their cane, other randomly show up. The unpredictable supply of sugar cane from the small local planteurs reflects the totally artisanal nature of its production. The island's hot (temp typically varies between 74 and 95 F) and humid conditions contribute to about 7 % annual evaporation in casks, more than twice the evaporation typical in the Cognac or Armagnac regions of mainland France.
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Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke Howling Mob Bourbon Whiskey & Bloody Butcher Bourbon Whiskey
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Three Societies on Building South Korean Whiskey Amidst Global Market Challenges: Crafting a Niche in a Competitive Landscape. Bryan Do 도정한, Three Societies Distillery, Oriental Brewery Co., #SouthKoreanWhiskey #ThreeSocieties #WhiskeyIndustry #MarketChallenges #CraftSpirits #GlobalMarket #WhiskeyInnovation #SpiritsBusiness #BrandBuilding #WhiskeyCulture
Three Societies Distillery: “We’re riding on this Korean wave”
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Region: New Zealand Distillery: Pōkeno Age: NAS ABV: 55.8 % Size: 700 ml Pōkeno Distillery is nestled in a warm, misty, humid valley surrounded by volcanic hills from which pure natural spring water is sourced. The Distillery uses some of the finest barley sourced from three family-owned farms in New Zealand's richly fertile South Island. This is what makes Pokeno Whisky so special in addition to a slow fermentation and distillation followed by a careful maturation process in first fill casks. The result is an incredibly rich whisky with notes of citrus combining beautifully with the deep flavours from the PX cask. There is dark chocolate, dried fruit and black forest gateaus with a deep long finish. This is in fact a double wood or a vatting of Single Malt Whiskies fully matured in first fill bourbon barrels and PX Sherry Hogsheads which have then been laid into a PX hogshead for a marrying period of several months to integrate the flavours. Bottled exclusively for Mizunara. https://lnkd.in/gCbBkK89
Pōkeno 'Mizunara: Private Single Cask' (First Fill Bourbon & PX) New Zealand Single Malt Whisky
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R&B Distillers has secured planning permission from Argyll and Bute Council for its Machrihanish Distillery, the first farm-to-bottle distillery in Campbeltown in over 180 years. R&B purchased the Dhurrie Farm in Machrihanish in 2021, and having received the green light for the distillery development - starting with whisky production followed by a full visitor experience, shop, and tasting room - will now work with various stakeholders around environmental guidelines and other conditions before beginning construction on the site next year. The Machrihanish Distillery will deliver a new single malt Scotch whisky for R&B, who already own the award-winning Isle of Raasay Distillery, of which R&B says: “while different in style of spirit and region, will exhibit a similar philosophy around provenance, quality, and community regeneration”. R&B plans to develop a sustainable net zero distilling model that removes any fossil fuel use from the whisky distilling process, using regenerative, environmentally friendly farming practices and creating greater biodiversity in the surrounding area. Up to 20 new jobs will be created in the region over time, having a positive impact on the local economy. William Dobbie, Managing Director of R&B Distillers, said: “The rubber stamp for the distillery marks a major milestone on our journey in Campbeltown. When the whisky becomes of age our investment will go beyond production, attracting visitors to the region and supporting the local economy in a similar way to our existing distillery on Raasay.” “We are excited to be making this investment in Campbeltown and supporting the local economy through jobs and visitors. This milestone has particular significance to our family as my father Bill’s family come from Drumlemble, a small village in between Machrihanish and Campbeltown.” “We would like to thank everyone who has helped us get to this stage - including Argyll and Bute Council, neighbouring whisky producers Glen Scotia and J&A Mitchell, and most importantly our customers and partners for continuing to support R&B and our brands.” R&B Distillers is also announcing the acquisition of a controlling stake in Caskshare.com, a global eCommerce platform and bottler of single cask spirits. Caskshare specialises in offering whisky fans single cask whiskies by the bottle, including Scotch whiskies, R&B-owned brands, and world whiskies, and enables producers to sell directly to consumers worldwide. R&B plans to add other cask-aged spirits like rum and cognac over time and will initially target markets in Europe and the United States. William Dobbie added: “Our Machrihanish Distillery news and Caskshare majority stake puts us on a clear track towards achieving our vision of becoming the leading new wave spirits business in Scotland.” Left to right are David Nicol (Caskshare), Norman Gillies (R&B Distillers), William Dobbie (R&B Distillers), and Alasdair Day (R&B Distillers) on the Isle of Raasay.
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"Bridgeland is a young distillery, but that ethos could be a model for others looking to make distinctive spirits that belong to their place, made from raw materials that can be traced back to their sources" Don Tse, Author, Spirits & Distilling Click below to read how Don Tse described the ingenuity going on at Bridgeland Distillery!
Case Study: It’s Grain-and-Grape Ingenuity at Calgary’s Bridgeland
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The Lowlands region. 🥃 An historically overlooked region for Scotch whisky, and once home to the infamous ‘rascally liquor’ condemned by Robert Burns, BUT the region is currently undergoing an exciting flurry of revitalisation. Where is the Lowlands region? The Lowlands region is a protected locality under UK Government legislation and is located in the area south of the theoretical Highland line. It stretches from Glasgow, across to the Kingdom of Fife in the east and down to the Scottish Borders in the south. How many distilleries belong to the Lowlands region? As of March 2024, there are 22. Why are there so few distilleries in the Lowlands? In the late 19th century, there were over 100 producers in the Lowlands, producing whisky on an industrial scale, but often of poor quality. Many became victims of the harsh effects of WWI and the U.S. Prohibition, and by the year 2000 the number of distilleries had plummeted to just THREE. What’s special about the Lowlands region? The Lowlands are home to the FIRST ever written reference to whisky. On the 1 June 1495 the Royal Exchequer Rolls included an entry detailing that Friar John Cor, was ordered by King James IV to produce ‘VIII bolls of malt’ at Lindores Abbey. 👑 Anything else? Because the vast majority of distilleries have been built from the ground up in the last 10 years or so, they tend to be quite innovative and have an inbuilt dedication to sustainability, arguably more so than any of the other regions. ♻️ Eden Mill St. Andrews, for instance, have built a brand-new distillery on the Eden Campus at the University of St. Andrews. The distillery has been built using bio-based materials and aims to achieve net-zero status when it opens later this year. Who are the best-known Lowlands producers? Well-known distilleries include Auchentoshan, Glenkinchie, Bladnoch Distillery, The Borders Distillery and Kingsbarns Distillery and Visitor Centre. Any new distilleries? Yes, The Port of Leith Distillery opened just last year and the revered Rosebank Distillery (which had been mothballed for 25 years) ran its first distillation in June 2023. Does Lowlands whisky have a particular flavour profile? It is often said that Lowland whiskies have a light, grassy and sometimes floral flavour profile. Should I visit? Yes. Most distilleries in this region have visitor centres and offer tours of the facilities. The region is also home to Johnnie Walker Princes Street and the famous SCOTCH Whisky Bar at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. Any festivals I should know about? Yes, the Fife Whisky Festival held in late February every year showcases whiskies from the Fife area and some of the other regions. You’ll find a wide variety of drams to try, tasting events and masterclasses. Are you a fan of Lowlands whisky? Let me know in the comments. 💫 FOLLOW for more whisky-related insights. 🔗 CONNECT if you’d like to talk about content for your business. #whisky #scotchwhisky #scotland
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R&B Distillers Limited has announced a reorganisation of its senior executive team, with William Dobbie appointed as Managing Director and his father Bill Dobbie switching to the Chairman role at the company he co-founded with Alasdair Day in 2014. Bill Dobbie, Chairman, R&B Distillers, said: “William has helped drive double-digit revenue growth at over 20 per cent per annum during his four years as Commercial Director, and R&B’s Board was unanimous in its decision to give him the opportunity to lead the company’s next phase of growth. We have continued to see solid growth in the UK and internationally over the last few years, including during what was a challenging year for the industry in 2023, and are excited by our prospects to build sales in existing and new markets over the next decade.” R&B Distillers owns the Isle of Raasay Distillery, which opened its doors in 2017, and plans to launch the Machrihanish Distillery near Campbeltown on the Mull of Kintyre over the next 12-18 months, which will mark the first new farm distillery in the region in over 180 years. There are also longer term plans for The Duke Street Distillery at Coldstream in the Scottish Borders. R&B Distillers reported revenue of £5.0 million in the year ended 31st December 2023, and now sells in 40 markets worldwide after launching the Isle of Raasay Gin in mid-2019 and the Isle of Raasay Single Malt at the end of 2020. The company has set its sights on growing sales to over £25 million in the next decade. William Dobbie, Managing Director, R&B Distillers, said: “The whole team deserves so much credit for our success to date, and our 10-year vision is centred on taking the business to the next level, increasing our international presence in lucrative markets like North America and Asia. While the high end of the whisky market has come under pressure over the last year, we have managed to significantly increase sales, grow a loyal customer base and brand in the face of industry headwinds.” The Isle of Raasay Distillery, based on the Inner Hebridean island off the west coast of Scotland, sells directly to tens of thousands of consumers, and through hundreds of outlets in the UK and via distributors worldwide. The distillery, which has a visitor centre and luxury accommodation, won Distillery of the Year and Tourism Destination of the Year at the Scottish Whisky Awards in 2022. R&B has a team of 47 people, with 35 based on the Isle of Raasay, supporting long-term local employment for the community. R&B’s senior management team also includes Stuart Blues (Finance Director), Norman Gillies (Operations Director), and Alasdair Day (Co-founder and Master Distiller).
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The craft cocktail movement emerged in the early 2000s, but it wasn't until nearly a decade later that the transparency movement began in the whiskey industry. I was surprised to learn that some of my favorite bourbons came from different distilleries. However, this changed as more grain-to-glass distilleries were introduced into the market and consumers became more educated and curious. It was an exciting time for the industry as advocates like Dave Schmier and John Little amplified their use of sourced whiskey while the term "craft distillery" was being defined. Fast forward to today, and we're seeing a new trend in the industry: distilleries being built solely for contract distilling. In my opinion, this will take a lot of pressure off of brands that feel compelled to build a distillery in a specific location. What if a business didn't have to spend millions building a distillery and instead invested in branding, marketing, and sales support? Would they have a chance against bigger brands with larger budgets? Would consumers be upset if they visited a tasting room or experience instead of a distillery? What do you think? #SpiritsIndustry #SourcedWhiskey #CraftSpirits
Since the earliest days of American whiskey, many distilleries have provided liquid for brands other than their own. Known as contract distillation, the arrangement benefits both parties: The distillery owner gets immediate cash for services, while the contract client receives high-quality spirit, often made to their specifications, without having to assume any of the risk or upfront investment that comes with owning the means of production. And consumers benefit from more variety. Contract whiskey has ebbed and flowed with the overall industry, but in the last decade, the practice has been bolstered by the boom in bourbon. Both existing and new distilleries are expanding their contract services at large scale. The outcome of this expansion won’t be just more bottles of whiskey for sale, but a wider array of flavors and styles — although, to be sure, there’s about to be a whole lot more whiskey, too. But is this a good thing or a bad thing for the industry? Read Susannah Skiver Barton's latest: https://lnkd.in/eEdUXw6A #bourbon #whisky
Contract Distilling Is on the Rise. What Will It Mean for Bourbon?
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