OTHER STORIES FROM SWR16 GLENDRONACH REVIVED As you read this Glendronach Distillery is waking up after a six year uneasy slumber (“mothballed”). The 15yo bottling won the gold award in the recent Scottish field Merchant’s Challenge (under £30 category) and it was at the award ceremony that Jim Barr of Allied Distillers announced that the distillery was to go into full time production in the Spring. This reflects a welcome policy change from cost-efficiency for blends to quality single malt production. DUMBARTON CONSIGNED The redbrick grain whisky producing landmark that has dominated Dumbarton since 1938 is to be mothballed, with no plans for its use in the future. Allied Distillers will be relying on their additional investment in Strathclyde Distillery to raise production by 25% to 40 million litres of alcohol per year. Scotland now has seven grain distilleries in production. Again, thanks to all who contributed to Donald’s fund while having their picture taken outside the shop with him. Last year he collected over £800 which has been distributed to three local pre-school groups. Here are members of Inveraray creche out on the town trying to blow their huge cheque. Are you sure you’re over 18?