Background knowledge on Single Malt Whisky
In this section we introduce you to interesting areas around the production, such as a cask factory and a bottling plant. Find out what chill filtration is all about and how the production of whisky has changed over the years.
Much has changed since renowned distilleries such as Highland Park, Bowmore and Glen Garioch began producing at the end of the 18th century. The operation of the plants has become very modern.
How does chill filtration work and what does it do, and does it affect the taste?
The maturation of whisky in casks is a careful process that imparts complex flavours and character to the distillate as it matures in wooden casks, transforming it from a raw distillate into a rich and nuanced spirit.