How to Clean a Stainless Steel Still
When people think of a distillery, they often think of rum, gin, whiskey, or a multitude of other delicious spirits. However, a big part of...
Category: Distilling
Taking the Institute of Brewing and Distilling Diploma Exam
This year I took the first module for the IBD Distilling Diploma. And no, in this case IBD does not stand for irritable bowel syndrome,...
Multi-Shot Gin Distillation Process
During my time in the UK, I briefly worked at a contract distillery in Wales where they made gins for several gin brands. In this...
How Difficult is Starting a Whisky Distillery?
If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a whisky distillery, it may be time for a reality check. Here are the four biggest obstacles you’ll face...
How to Spot Fake Whiskey
With an average bottle of whiskey sells for a whopping £377 at auction, the high value of whiskey has attracted many fraudsters into selling fake...
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...
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...