Green light for first Scottish major distillery in 30 years

Posted on October 11, 2007
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Great news! The Scotsman.com reports that SCOTLAND’S first major whisky distillery in more than three decades was given the go-ahead yesterday.

The £40 million plant will be built at Roseisle, between Elgin and Forres, by the drinks giant Diageo, which already operates a maltings at the site.

Building could start shortly, with the aim of opening in 2009 and the first mature spirit being produced by 2012.

Read the full story over at Scotsman.com

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