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THE PEAT ESSAYS - AN INTRODUCTIONThe beginning of the fascinating and essential story of "Peat in Scotch
Whisky - From Fire to Flavour", by guest writer Angus MacRaild.
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OUR AMBITIONS GO BEYOND THE SIMPLE PHILOSOPHY OF MAKING AND SELLING SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY
The Peat Essays: Part One
Designing Octomore Polyphonic
Ecology & Agriculture: Inside the Regeneration Project
Shaping Time: The Unsung Art of The Cooper
A simple piece of technology, scarcely changed in thousands of years, the cask has shaped empires and influenced the drinking trends of nobles and commoners alike through to present day. Join us this month as we explore the ancient craft of coopering with a visit to Speyside Cooperage.
Re/Defining luxury packaging with James Cropper
In the push towards sustainability and reduced environmental impact, few industries are as fundamentally impactful as the packaging industry. Pause for a moment and look around you. How many things within your range of vision came to you without packaging? Unless you’re reading this whilst walking stark naked through the forest, chances are your answer will be little to nothing. (And if by chance you are roaming the woodlands stark naked, you still have the phone you’re reading this on to answer for).
A guide to the octomore numbering system
When it comes to our Octomore series' numbering system, we've fallen into a rhythm over recent years.
