An opportunity exists to invest in the next planned expansion to the Isle of Barra Distillers, its new purpose built Whisky and Gin Distillery and Visitor Centre on the Isle of Barra. Committed to building strong ties to the island community, the new distillery is expected to bring at least 30 jobs on the island and generate tourism both locally and further afield.
The estimated cost of the build is £5m, including architects’ fees, which is expected to generate whisky sales of at least £29.8m within the first 10 years.
Once built, it is planned that the whisky distillery will produce a minimum of 100,000 LPA per year (Litres Pure Alcohol) with an estimate of 800 casks (each 200 litres) filled, with expectations that production could double with the addition an increased workforce.
“Our distillery will house a one-tonne single malt installation and re-home our existing 300 litre gin still ‘Ada’ with all necessary plant for bottling and bonded warehousing,” said Isle of Barra Distillers.
Along with the production facilities to produce over 300,000 bottles of single malt, the distillery will also include a visitor centre incorporating a retail area, information centre, café/bar area that will welcome families into the unique distillery story.
“We believe this is key to building a community environment welcoming both local residents as well as tourists. It is important to us that the local community are supportive of our venture, so that they too can join us on our journey.”
Master distiller Alan Winchester has joined the team, bringing with him 43-years service to the industry.
Forsyth’s will be supplying the distillation equipment. Forsyth’s is one of the world leaders in the supply of distillation equipment.
The chosen architects for this project Denham/Benn have established themselves within the distillery sector following the successful completion of the new Lagg Distillery on Arran. Since then, the practice has earned a growing reputation for their innovative approach and inherent understanding of the client brief. Their ability to produce sensitive contemporary design is coupled with invaluable experience with island-based projects, said the distillery.
The complete business plan can be viewed here.
