SIX Scottish distilleries have come together to create a “groundbreaking” whisky collection, bringing nearly forgotten 1920s distillation techniques back to life.
The collaboration, named Project 1927, is the first of its kind and has united multiple independent distilleries across Scotland while reviving century-old production methods.
The Distillation of Whisky, 1927-1931, was one of the few available practical first-hand resources dating from Scotch whisky’s early history and was republished by James Eadie Ltd, an independent whisky blender and bottler, last year.
Inspired by distilling techniques from the book the six distilleries from Ardnamurchan, Dornoch, Holyrood, InchDairnie, Lochlea, and an unnamed farm distillery in Fife, have all created their own spirits.
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Each distillery used the book to imitate production methods from a 100 years ago, blending tradition with modern expertise to produce spirits which offer a new take on the taste of Scottish whisky’s rich heritage.
All six distilleries had exclusive use of locally grown barley or those varieties that were grown in the 1920s as well as access to brewer's yeast for distilling, something which was standard at that time but is now almost unheard of.
Leon Kuebler, brand director at James Eadie Ltd, said the project wasn’t about just reviving the past but celebrating the rich legacy of Scotland’s whisky industry.
He said: “James Eadie is a business rooted in Scotch whisky’s rich tradition. Our dream was always to recreate the whisky of 100 years ago, even if the huge challenges involved meant that we doubted it could ever be done.
“To have the opportunity to develop this project on an industry-wide level with six of the best distilleries in Scotland today, in conjunction with Alan Winchester and Dave Broom, two of the most knowledgeable authorities on Scotch whisky, has truly been the privilege of a lifetime.
“Project 1927 is not just about reviving the past; it is about celebrating the enduring legacy of Scotch whisky and the innovative spirit of today’s distillers.
“We believe whisky enthusiasts will find these spirits as fascinating as they are unique, and we look forward to experiencing the journey together as the spirit matures.”
The spirit pack will also include a “blended at birth” bottling containing a spirit from each of the distilleries blended together.
The newly made spirits will be available for sale on September 24 and can be found here.
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