Speyside distillery expansion approved
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MULTI million pound distillery expansion plans have been approved by Moray Council.
A new £100 million new cooperage and warehouse development on Speyside for Macallan was approved, along with new distilling facilities, tun rooms and equipment for Glenfiddich in Dufftown.
The Macallan project is a further development of the new distillery and visitor centre at the premises near Craigellachie, which was approved at a planning committee meeting earlier this year.
Glenfiddich’s works sees the expansion of production facilities and improved access.
Speaking after the meeting, Leader of Moray Council, Councillor Stewart Cree, said: "For these global industries to commit to this level of investment in Moray is a measure of their confidence in the Speyside brand.
"It is recognised the world over as the finest malt whisky you can get, and that reputation draws thousands of visitors to our area every year.
"As such we are glad to be able to play our part in ensuring the boost to our communities from this confidence, and look forward to seeing these industries go from strength to strength."
Family-owned Glenfiddich have not released details of the project costs.
Owners of the Macallan are drinks giant Edrington. They have commissioned world-renowned architect Sir Norman Foster for the project, which will feature glass–fronted curved buildings with turf roofs. for more details of the project visit the website here
A spokeswoman for the company said: "This is a project that will provide vital infrastructure for the new distillery and will be a site of major architectural significance.
"When it is complete in 2017 the new distillery and visitors’ centre will bring both employment and significant economic benefits to our local community."
