In this episode we hear about my Grandad’s thoughts on the whisky industry today, some of the difficulties for newer distilleries and other barriers that are present for everyone. We’ll also hear about the importance of the visitor centre, some big opportunities that are there, and why whisky and the industry is loved so much by both those that work in it, and those that are drawn to it. If you have any feedback or questions you’d like featured in future series please leave them in the rati...
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In this episode we hear about my Grandad’s thoughts on the whisky industry today, some of the difficulties for newer distilleries and other barriers that are present for everyone. We’ll also hear about the importance of the visitor centre, some big opportunities that are there, and why whisky and the industry is loved so much by both those that work in it, and those that are drawn to it. If you have any feedback or questions you’d like featured in future series please leave them in the rati...
Buying and growing Bowmore whisky distillery in 1963 - Episode 4
Whisky Legends
41 minutes
2 years ago
Buying and growing Bowmore whisky distillery in 1963 - Episode 4
In this episode we’ll hear about how my Great Grandad purchased Bowmore on Islay, how my Grandad oversaw a tank landing craft and super-crane named big beanie eventually managed to transport brand new stills and boiler into the distillery, and what this meant for the business in developing the vatted malt programme and the export of bulk blends, as well as the purchase of another distillery called Glen Garioch. You can also watch the 20 minute video of the transportation by the Navy on our Y...
Whisky Legends
In this episode we hear about my Grandad’s thoughts on the whisky industry today, some of the difficulties for newer distilleries and other barriers that are present for everyone. We’ll also hear about the importance of the visitor centre, some big opportunities that are there, and why whisky and the industry is loved so much by both those that work in it, and those that are drawn to it. If you have any feedback or questions you’d like featured in future series please leave them in the rati...
