Falkirk distillery
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Falkirk is a Scotch whisky distillery in Falkirk, Scotland. Falkirk was the first distillery to recommence whisky production in the Falkirk area since the Rosebank distillery closed in 1993.{{cite book |last=Maclean |first=Charles |date=2016 |title=Whiskypedia. A Gazetteer of Scotch Whisky |location=Edinburgh |publisher= Birlinn |isbn=978-1-78027-401-0}}{{Cite web |title=At Falkirk Distillery, all good things come to those who wait |url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19269097.falkirk-distillery-good-things-come-wait/ |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=The Herald}}{{Cite web |title=Whisky: First bottles of Falkirk Distillery single malt to go under the hammer|url=https://www.scotsman.com/business/whisky-first-bottles-of-falkirk-distillery-single-malt-to-go-under-the-hammer-4450328 |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=Scotsman}}{{Cite web |title=Falkirk Distillery unveils Its first whisky release |url=https://www.scottishfinancialnews.com/articles/falkirk-distillery-unveils-its-first-whisky-release |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=Scotsman}}{{Cite web |title=Whisky: Inaugural release of Falkirk Distillery lowland single malt sells out in 24 hours |url=https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/whisky-inaugural-release-of-falkirk-distillery-lowland-single-malt-sells-out-in-24-hours-4475326 |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=Scotsman}}{{Cite web |title=ALL IS STILL NO MORE AT THE FALKIRK DISTILLERY |url=https://www.scottishfield.co.uk/food-and-drink-2/whisky/all-is-still-no-more-at-the-falkirk-distillery/ |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=Scottish Field}}
The distillery produces unpeated lowland style whisky. The distillery produces 200,000 litres of spirit per year.{{Cite web |title=Falkirk Distillery deal will see whiskey by-products used for animal feed |url=https://envirotecmagazine.com/2023/03/06/falkirk-distillery-takes-strides-to-a-greener-future-in-circular-economy-deal/ |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=Envrio Tech Magazine}}
History
The distillery was founded by George Stewart and is family owned. The distillery was granted planning position in 2010. The distillery's location near the Antonine Wall required additional planning consents. The distillery became fully operational in 2020. The distillery facilities cost £9 million to construct.{{Cite web |title=Family distillery is producing spirit after a lengthy construction |url=https://sltn.co.uk/2020/11/05/distilling-a-new-whisky-legacy/ |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=Scottish Licensed Trade News}}
In 2021, the distillery donated a cask to Strathcarron Hospice.{{Cite web |title=Falkirk Distillery donates limited edition whisky cask to raffle for Strathcarron Hospice |url=https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/business/consumer/distillery-donates-limited-edition-whisky-cask-to-raffle-for-hospice-3452883 |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=Falkirk Herald}}
The first bottles of Falkirk distillery single malt whisky produced were auctioned in December 2023.
The distillery's whisky went on general public sale in January 2024.
Facilities
The distillery uses the renovated copper stills and mash tun from the mothballed Caperdonich distillery in Speyside. The distillery has two pagoda roofs, as well as eight washbacks.
The distillery has a traditional dunnage style warehouse. Waste from the facility is used as a feedstock to grow microalgae as an animal feed ingredient.{{Cite web |title=Circular economy benefits as Scottish microalgae startup locks in feedstock supply from local whisky distillery |url=https://www.feednavigator.com/Article/2023/03/10/Circular-economy-benefits-as-Scottish-microalgae-startup-locks-in-feedstock-supply-from-local-whisky-distillery |access-date=31 January 2024 |publisher=Feed Navigator}} The distillery has a visitor centre, planned to accommodate 80,000 visitors a year.