Bimber Distillery celebrates start of construction of Dunphail whisky Distillery with exclusive offers
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A WHISKY distiller is celebrating the start of work on its new local site.
The team behind Dunphail Distillery, Bimber Distillery in London, has announced that, following initial investment into the new business, construction is underway at the single malt whisky distillery and visitor centre south of Forres.
Spokesperson Matt McKay is thrilled the project is up-and-running.
He said: "The most characterful whiskies in the world are created from the finest ingredients and are crafted using authentic traditional processes.
"At Dunphail, we’ll be applying our established expertise in developing world-class whiskies and employing the traditions of the past to shape the whisky of tomorrow."
The build is planned to take around a year to complete. The 200,000 LPA capacity site, converted from an existing farm steading, is aiming to shift the perceptions of what Scotch whisky can be.
Dunphail will use time-honoured processes such as on-site floor maltings, traditional kilning, long fermentations and direct-fired stills so tradition ensures character and flavour will be placed ahead of yield.
To mark commencement of construction, Dunphail is launching its Founders’ Club and initial private cask offering from noon on Friday, December 10.
Club members will receive a bottle of the inaugural single malt whisky (expected in 2026), plus four exclusive releases including the first peated whisky produced at the distillery and two Founder member-only Gonzalez Byass single sherry casks.
They will also get a specially commissioned commemorative release from Bimber Distillery in London.
Founders’ membership is priced at £695 and also includes benefits such as 10 per cent discount on online purchases, notice of future releases and a welcome pack containing branded nosing glasses.
The distillery’s inaugral private cask programme has launched, offering the opportunity for enthusiasts to lay down their own stock of Dunphail single malt then watch its development to maturity.
Visit www.dunphaildistillery.com for more information.
