Speymalt Whisky Distributors – the owner of malt whisky brand Gordon and Macphail – has announced plans to construct a second distillery in Scotland.
The new multi-million-pound facility will be located in Craggan, and the company claims that it would become the first new malt whisky distillery to be built in the Cairngorms National Park since its creation in 2003.
Speymalt will begin a consultation process with local residents before submitting planning application for the new site later this year, and the company estimates that construction will start in 2019 and take a year to complete.
According to the company, the new distillery will include a new visitor experience centre and is expected to become a major tourist attraction, as Speymalt’s other Benromach Distillery in Forres attracts over 13,000 visitors every year and is part of the ‘Malt Whisky Trail’.
Ewen Mackintosh, managing director, Speymalt Whisky Distributors said: “Building a second distillery is an important part of our business plan and we have spent some time researching a suitable site.
“We believe we have found the perfect place for our new distillery at Craggan. It’s a stunning location with strong transport links and can accommodate the distillery, warehousing and a visitor experience.
“The Cairngorms are a beautiful part of the world and we aim to design a distillery which will be in keeping with this wonderful landscape.
“We continue to build our business using our expertise and skill in the industry. The purchase of Benromach Distillery and the growth of this brand internationally over the past twenty years has proved to be a huge success. Constructing a second distillery will enable us to continue creating a sustainable long-term legacy for future generations.”
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