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...
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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...
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?...
Pandemic Effect on Craft Distilleries
Running a Scotch Whisky distillery is difficult enough without having to do it during a pandemic. I caught up with my boss, one of the...
Is Whiskey Gluten Free? Ask a Distiller
Hi! I’m Kristine, and I’ve distilled Scotch whiskey in Scotland and Welsh whiskey in Wales. In this post I’m answering 8 of the most frequently...
iStill Mini Experimental Distillations
The iStill Mini is an experimental still designed by the iStill company. iStill was founded in 2012 and specializes in manufacturing innovative and modern distillery...
Distilling Rum (Journey Into Rum Part 4)
This is the fourth post documenting our journey distilling rum at the Shakespeare Distillery. The molasses wash that we prepared the last time actively fermented...
Day in the Life of a Scotch Whisky Distiller
My first job out of KPU Brewing School was at The Borders Distillery. I moved from Vancouver, Canada to Hawick, Scotland just to work there...