Impartial Badachro Distillery within the Northwest Highlands of Scotland is poised to grow to be the nation’s latest producer of single malt whisky, with manufacturing slated to start in March 2026.
Based in 2017 by husband and spouse duo Gordon and Vanessa Quinn, Badachro Distillery is residence to its namesake gin, Dancing Puffin vodka, and Browsing Puffin rum.
For the previous eight years, the distillery has bottled sourced whisky below the model title Dangerous na h-Achlaise.
Now, virtually a decade into its journey, Badachro Distillery is about to begin its crafting it personal Highland single malt, with manufacturing starting in March.
The distillery will produce single malt Scotch utilizing heritage barleys. It additionally plans to experiment with Highland barley from the Black Isle, in addition to various yeasts, together with Bavarian strains.
Badachro is predicted to supply round 70 casks per 12 months, with roughly 25 to be made accessible to non-public buyers.
Gordon stated: “We’re producing whisky on a craft scale – about 12,000 litres a 12 months – as a result of our focus isn’t quantity, it’s flavour, provenance and a real Highland spirit that displays this extraordinary place.”
The distillery is now providing casks of its upcoming whisky, with reservations open for a 20% deposit.
Founders’ casks are priced at £4,500 (US$6,030) for 125-litre first-fill Sherry casks, and £6,000 (US$8,040) for 200-litre first-fill Bourbon casks.
Badachro Distillery employs eight individuals and has dedicated to supporting the area people by hiring an area apprentice.
Presently, the distillery exports its spirits to Canada, Taiwan, and Europe, with plans to broaden its distribution of Dangerous na h-Achlaise whisky to Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
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