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A mighty malt! Records have been smashed for the world’s largest bottle of Scotch whisky ever filled. Measuring 311 litres in volume and at 1.8 metres in height, this massive bottle of whisky is the brainchild of the upcoming whisky firms Fah Mai Holdings Group Inc and Rosewin Holdings PLC. The whisky combines two sister casks of a 32-year-old Macallan single malt which were expertly married together by the team at Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky. Taking over an hour to fill, the bottle shattered the previous record by 83 litres, set by The Famous Grouse in 2012. Named ‘The Intrepid,’ the bottle pays homage to 11 of the world’s greatest explorers, with their images appearing on the label. It aims to highlight their upcoming expeditions as well as promoting their charities. The bottle will head to auction later in the year, and it's hoped that it will break a further world record for the most expensive bottle of whisky ever bought at auction.
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Bruichladdich goes green Bruichladdich is working to ensure that by 2025 its distillation process will be net zero. The distillery – which was the first in Scotland to achieve B Corp status – is shifting its business model to one of selfsufficiency and sustainability. The company is pioneering an innovative method to produce green hydrogen, by using green electricity and water electrolysis. This is a more sustainable option compared to the current most common method which uses natural gas and creates CO2 in the process. The distillery is planning to rely on renewables being installed across Islay over the next few years. Douglas Taylor, Bruichladdich’s chief executive has said this innovative strategy is based on their view to “think big, start small, but start today.” The Scotch Whisky Association has set a net zero target date of 2040, earlier than the UK and Scottish government targets, and so it is hoped that other distilleries will soon be heading in the same sustainable direction.
