
Earlier today, Diageo announced plans to invest GBP35m (US$46m) in reopening two of its Scotch whisky distilleries that have been closed for 34 years. Work is set to begin on the Port Ellen and Brora sites – Port Ellen still houses a maltings unit, while Brora is next to Diageo’s Clynelish distillery – in the coming months, ahead of becoming operational by 2020.