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Why Wash Matters for Whisky
When people think about whisky-making, the focus is usually on cask type and how long the whisky has matured for. But before the spirit reaches copper or oak, whisky begins its life as something we’ve got over a decade of experience with. It starts as beer. In whisky-making, the liquid that is distilled is known as wash . In simple terms, wash is an unhopped beer made from malted barley, yeast and water. It is brewed, fermented and handled in much the same way as beer and jus
Fiona MacEachern
Feb 32 min read


Levenbank Distillery: Highlights from Our First Year Distilling Whisky in 2025
What a year 2025 has been at Levenbank Distillery. As the year comes to a close we thought we’d take a moment to look back and reflect on some of the highlights of our first year distilling whisky. February, we officially opened our doors and began distilling whisky, becoming Scotland’s newest Lowland distillery. Built on years of experience brewing flavour-led beers at Loch Lomond Brewery, our approach to whisky-making was centred around brewing flavourful wash to use as th
Fiona MacEachern
Jan 62 min read


How We Ensure That Buying A Whisky Cask From Levenbank Distillery Is A Personal Experience
The idea of owning your own cask of whisky has never been more popular. Whether it’s a long-term investment, a personal passion project, or a future family heirloom, cask ownership is a meaningful way to connect with whisky and the distillery that made it. As interest has grown, so has conversation around the safety of cask purchases. While many reputable brokers and sales companies operate with integrity, recent high-profile cases in the industry have understandably raised q
Fiona MacEachern
Dec 16, 20253 min read


How Malt Type Influences The Flavour of Whisky
Malted barley is at the heart of every great single malt scotch whisky. As a brewery who has expanded into distilling, we’re fascinated...
Fiona MacEachern
Jun 18, 20252 min read


LEVENBANK DISTILLERY OFFICIALLY OPENS ITS DOORS WITH GRAND CELEBRATION
Levenbank Distillery proudly celebrated its official launch this weekend with a joyful celebration that marked a significant milestone...
Fiona MacEachern
Jun 3, 20252 min read


Levenbank Distillery Collaborate With Leading Craft Brewer Northern Monk On A Beer-To-Whisky Exploration Project
Levenbank Distillery, founded by the team at Loch Lomond Brewery, is partnering with Northern Monk on an innovative project bringing the...
Fiona MacEachern
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Loch Lomond Brewery Expands into Whisky Production with Levenbank Distillery
Award-Winning Brewers Expand into Whisky Production with Levenbank Distillery Fiona and Euan MacEachern, who set up Loch Lomond...
Fiona MacEachern
Feb 24, 20253 min read
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