Does Nikka own Ben Nevis?
Ben Nevis distillery is a whisky distillery in Fort William, Scotland. Founded in 1825 as an independent enterprise, it has been owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling of Tokyo, Japan, since 1989.
What does Highland mean in whisky?
Highland single malts are single malt Scotch whiskies produced in the Highland region of Scotland. This categorization includes the whiskies produced on the islands around the perimeter of Scotland (the Island single malts), except for Islay (see Islay whisky).
Why is Scottish whiskey so special?
A distillation environment unique to Scotland If Scottish single malt whisky were not a protected product, distilleries in other countries could use the same processes and call their whiskies Scotch or Scotch style. Each distillery is unique also, owing to the diversity of the landscape within Scotland.
How old is the Ben Nevis distillery?
1825
Ben Nevis is now the only surviving distillery in Fort William and one of the two still remaining on Scotlands west coast. Ben Nevis Distillery was licensed in 1825 by John ‘Long John’ MacDonald, who established the first legal distillery in the area.
Is Nikka Japanese?
Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. Ltd….Nikka Whisky Distilling.
| Native name | ニッカウヰスキー株式会社 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934, Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Founder | Masataka Taketsuru |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Whisky |
Is Nikka Japanese whiskey?
Nikka is the second largest and most popular producer of Japanese whisky after Suntory and creates many loved ranges including the Yoichi single malt, Miyagikyo single malt, Nikka Coffey range, and the Taketsuru blended range. The Nikka From The Barrel is a superb whisky, whether it’s fully Japanese or not.
What type of whisky is Macallan?
single malt Scotch whisky
The Macallan distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Craigellachie, Moray, Scotland. The Macallan Distillers Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Edrington Group, which purchased the brand from Highland Distillers in 1999.
Is Macallan Speyside or Highland?
Macallan was one of the first Highland distilleries to take out a licence in 1824, since when it has been distilled by generations of craftsman on a small estate over looking the River near Craigellachie in the heart of Speyside.
How do the Scottish drink Scotch?
Scots ask for their blended whisky by name and are served it neat (because ice makes it difficult to see if they are getting a full pour!) along with a small pitcher of water they use to cut to taste.
Is Scotch Whisky the same as Scotch?
Whiskey is the correct spelling for American and Irish-made whiskey, and whisky is the spelling for the Canadian, Japanese, and Scottish-made versions. Scotch is whisky made in Scotland from either barley or a mix of grains. Single malt Scotch is a whisky that’s from one distillery from a mash of malted barley.
How many Distillerys are there in Scotland?
Scotland is home to over 130 malt and grain distilleries, making it the greatest concentration of whisky production in the world.
Is Nikka owned by Suntory?
There are several companies producing whisky in Japan, but the two best-known and most widely available are Suntory and Nikka. Both of these produce blended as well as single malt whiskies and blended malt whiskies, with their main blended whiskies being Suntory kakubin (角瓶, square bottle), and Black Nikka Clear.
How old is Ben Nevis single malt whisky?
Ben Nevis has continued in production and has split its whisky between bulk supplies for Japan, the Dew of Ben Nevis and Macdonalds of Glencoe blends, and single malt bottlings, which start with a 10-year-old expression but in recent years have been extended to include Macdonald’s Traditional Ben Nevis which includes smokier components.
Who are the owners of Ben Nevis Distillery?
A housing development occupies the site of Nevis distillery. In 1989 the distillery was sold by Whitbread to Mitsui, partner of the Japanese whisky-makers Nikka. The new owners restored production of malt but not grain whisky in 1990 under the name Ben Nevis Distillery Co Ltd.
What kind of yeast does Ben Nevis use?
When Macdonald’s Traditional Ben Nevis was launched in 2011, it was said to be an homage to old-style whiskies, but to be honest that is what Ben Nevis has always made. The washbacks are wooden and, more significantly, brewer’s yeast is used, making this the last distillery in Scotland to insist on this old way of inducing fermentation.
When did Ben Nevis Coire Leis come out?
A brand new offering from Ben Nevis distillery, named after one of the main water sources for the distillery, Coire Leis is bottled at 46% and with natural colour. This edition of Ben Nevis was first released to celebrate the 185th anniversary of the distillery in 2011.