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InchDairnie built an additional eight maturation warehouses between 2017 and 2019, and also a whisky blending facility.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-22 |title=Fife whisky distilleries submit plans for new facilities in Glenrothes |url=https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/business/fife-whisky-distilleries-submit-plans-for-new-facilities-in-glenrothes-3109085 |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Fife Today |language=en}}</ref> | InchDairnie built an additional eight maturation warehouses between 2017 and 2019, and also a whisky blending facility.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-01-22 |title=Fife whisky distilleries submit plans for new facilities in Glenrothes |url=https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/business/fife-whisky-distilleries-submit-plans-for-new-facilities-in-glenrothes-3109085 |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Fife Today |language=en}}</ref> | ||
In 2022, the distillery has purchased almost 11 acres of land at Osprey Road, Glenrothes, to construct a bonded warehouse.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Council |first=Fife |date=2022-11-01 |title=Major investment as two Fife distilleries announce expansion plans |url=https://www.fife.gov.uk/news/2022/major-investment-as-two-fife-distilleries-announce-expansion-plans |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=www.fife.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref> | In 2022, the distillery has purchased almost 11 acres of land at Osprey Road, Glenrothes, to construct a ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Council |first=Fife |date=2022-11-01 |title=Major investment as two Fife distilleries announce expansion plans |url=https://www.fife.gov.uk/news/2022/major-investment-as-two-fife-distilleries-announce-expansion-plans |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=www.fife.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref> | ||
In November 2024, the distillery decided to increase its capacity from two million to 4m-litres of alcohol per year and switching from natural gas to 100% green hydrogen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collins |first=Georgie |date=2024-11-19 |title=InchDairnie to double production capacity |url=https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/11/inchdairnie-to-double-production-capacity/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=The Spirits Business |language=en-US}}</ref> | In November 2024, the distillery decided to increase its capacity from two million to 4m-litres of alcohol per year and switching from ] to 100% ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collins |first=Georgie |date=2024-11-19 |title=InchDairnie to double production capacity |url=https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/11/inchdairnie-to-double-production-capacity/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=The Spirits Business |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
The first single malt is expected to be released in 2029.<ref name=":0" /> | The first single malt is expected to be released in 2029.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Distillery in Glenrothes, ScotlandRegion: Lowland | |
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Location | Glenrothes, Scotland |
Owner | John Fergus & Co. |
Founded | 2015; 10 years ago (2015) |
Founder | Ian Palmer |
Status | Operational |
Water source | Flowers of May and Goathill springs |
No. of stills | 1 wash still 1 spirit still |
Capacity | 2 million litres per annum |
InchDairnie distillery is a Lowland single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Glenrothes, Scotland.
History
InchDairnie distillery was founded in 2015 by Ian Palmer, a former whisky industry professional in Glenrothes on the site of the old John Fergus & Co mill. The company was named John Fergus & Co.
InchDairnie built an additional eight maturation warehouses between 2017 and 2019, and also a whisky blending facility.
In 2022, the distillery has purchased almost 11 acres of land at Osprey Road, Glenrothes, to construct a bonded warehouse.
In November 2024, the distillery decided to increase its capacity from two million to 4m-litres of alcohol per year and switching from natural gas to 100% green hydrogen.
The first single malt is expected to be released in 2029.
References
- Christian, Elise (2019-11-15). "Risking it all - what led me to open a whisky distillery at 57?". Rest Less. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- billy (2016-06-23). "Inchdairnie Distillery – Part One: Who?". Spirited Matters. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- "Whisky galore as new Fife distillery opens". Fife Today. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- "Fife whisky distilleries submit plans for new facilities in Glenrothes". Fife Today. 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ Council, Fife (2022-11-01). "Major investment as two Fife distilleries announce expansion plans". www.fife.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- Collins, Georgie (2024-11-19). "InchDairnie to double production capacity". The Spirits Business. Retrieved 2024-12-27.