Distilling Vodka in a Carter-Head Still
The Carter-head still, a rare type of still, is present in only a handful of distilleries worldwide. At The Borders Distillery , we produce vodka...
Distilleries Making Hand Sanitizer to Fight COVID-19
When the pandemic started, people panicked and flocked to grocery stores to stock up on essentials such as toilet paper, flour, and hand sanitiser. There...
Making Vinegar From Beer
Turning beer into vinegar might sound like a difficult job, but if you can get your hands on a mother of vinegar then the process...
5 Interesting Scottish Drinks
During my time in the Scottish Borders I discovered a few beverages that I’d never heard of before. Here’s a list of five interesting drinks...
Making Whisky Wash
I spent the day with my co-worker Finlay Street, a young 19 year old distiller, who started his career in distilling in July 2018 at...
Meet a Female Whisky Distiller
I am delighted to showcase my friend, co-worker, and fellow female whisky distiller from The Borders Distillery, Sarah Fraser. She is one of four young...
Making a Gin Recipe
We had a gin lab at the distillery in Wales where I worked. Visitors would often come in for gin experiences where they were able...
Buying a 200L Whisky Cask
I’m buying a whisky cask! After much deliberation I decided to buy a 200L whisky cask to commemorate my first distilling job at The Borders...
Is Whisky a Good Investment?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about whether I should buy an entire cask of whisky for investment purposes. But I wondered, is whisky a good investment?...