MALT

This winter has been exceptionally cold and has caused problems in getting our barley to germinate.  The water has been around freezing when steeping and therefore the moisture content of the barley hasn't reached the levels we would like.  This in turn has meant germination has been slowed down and has affected our yields during production .  We are investing in a system to pre heat the steep water next winter so we don't encounter these problems in the future.

CASKS

We recently purchased a container of refil bourbon barrels from Cooley Distillery, Northern Ireland.  These provide light fruity notes to our smoky, peaty and sweet new spirit.  We are looking forward to seeing the results of the marriage ina few years time.