Orkney Distillery Initiates Operation in Honor of International Whisky Day
Today (March 27, 2024), the Orkney Distillery performed its first whisky distillation in celebration of International Whisky Day. Since its establishment in 2016, Orkney Distillery has aimed to diversify its spirits profile by introducing whiskies and rums to its portfolio. However, the distillery has manufactured exclusively Kirkjuvagr gin up until now.
After delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the distillery received its licenses to distill rum and whisky in 2023. This has led to infrastructural expansion including a new pilot brewhouse, with plans to install three copper stills in summer 2024.
Orkney Distillery Celebrates International Whisky Day
Stephen Kemp, Managing Director of The Orkney Distillery, said: “Over the past seven years, The Orkney Distillery has become well established within the Scottish drinks sector, with our award-winning range of Kirkjuvagr gins a firm favorite in the marketplace.
”Our single malt Scotch whisky will be a fantastic addition to the distillery’s product range and will be crafted with the same commitment and attention to detail that we’ve applied to our gin production. We’ll share more details in the coming weeks and months but suffice to say we’re determined to create a single malt of exceptional quality and provenance, one that reflects our values as a business and celebrates the long tradition of whisky-making in Orkney.”
The International Whisky Day should not be confused with World Whisky Day. Here is the big difference between the two.
International Whisk(e)y Day is celebrated on March 27th every year by whiskey enthusiasts all over the world. The parenthesis indicates support for the Scots, Canadians, and Japanese who spell whisky without an e.
World Whisky Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. It was founded by Blair Bowman in 2012 while studying at the University of Aberdeen. In 2015, World Whisky Day events were registered on all seven continents.
Whichever day you choose to celebrate, it will be all about whisky.
