A Journey into Arran Distillery

1 minutePublished Nov 20 2023
A Journey into Arran Distillery

 

The picturesque Isle of Arran lies in the heart of the Firth of Clyde, nestled between the Ayrshire coast and the Kintyre peninsula. This compact parcel of land, spanning only twenty miles by ten, boasts soaring hills, rugged coasts, rich farmland, and dense forests. It's a landscape that encapsulates the essence of the Highlands and Lowlands, the mainland, and the Western Isles.
 
Arran, aptly dubbed 'Scotland in miniature,' is the birthplace of an extraordinary distillery that embodies the very spirit of its surroundings. We can't talk about Arran whisky without acknowledging the profound influence of the local environment on its character. The water, the microclimate, and the air quality—all intricately woven into the fabric of this wee rock—contribute to the uniqueness of Arran's spirit. It's a distillation of the very place it calls home.
 
Join us in raising a glass to Arran Distillery—a true reflection of Scotland's beauty, captured in every exquisite whisky they create!

About the Author
Daniel Milne founded Still Spirit in 2020, alongside his brother Craig, following the successful launch of Whisky Hammer in 2015. Growing up in Macduff, on the edge of the Speyside region in Scotland, the Milne brothers were surrounded by the sights, sounds, and aromas of whisky production from an early age - shaping their appreciation for the craft.

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