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| InchDairnie distillery was founded in 2015 by Ian Palmer,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Fife distillery reveals 'bold' expansion plans as demand surges |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24732954.the-response-ryelaw-satisfying-humbling/ |archive-url= |
InchDairnie distillery was founded in 2015 by Ian Palmer,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Fife distillery reveals 'bold' expansion plans as demand surges |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24732954.the-response-ryelaw-satisfying-humbling/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2024-12-28 |work=The Herald |language=en}}</ref> a former whisky industry professional in Glenrothes on the site of the old John Fergus & Co mill. <ref>{{Cite web |last=billy |date=2016-06-23 |title=Inchdairnie Distillery – Part One: Who? |url=https://spiritedmatters.com/2016/06/inchdairnie-distillery-part-one/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Spirited Matters |language=en-US}}</ref>The company was named John Fergus & Co.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-25 |title=Whisky galore as new Fife distillery opens |url=https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/whisky-galore-as-new-fife-distillery-opens-1236467 |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> | 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 2020 InchDairnie start making ] in a traditional Scottish pot still and aged in new American oak casks.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-06-26 |title=The Old World Turns to a New World Spirit: Rye |
In 2020 InchDairnie start making ] in a traditional Scottish pot still and aged in new American oak casks.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-06-26 |title=The Old World Turns to a New World Spirit: Rye |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/dining/drinks/european-rye-whiskey.html |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2024-12-28 |language=en-US}}</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 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> | ||
Revision as of 01:35, 28 December 2024
Distillery in Glenrothes, Scotland | |
| Region: Lowland | |
|---|---|
| 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 and Rye 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 2020 InchDairnie start making rye whisky in a traditional Scottish pot still and aged in new American oak casks.
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
- "Fife distillery reveals 'bold' expansion plans as demand surges". The Herald. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- 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.
- "The Old World Turns to a New World Spirit: Rye". 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- ^ 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.
