"To say that we're thrilled is an understatement" - Diageo's head of whisky outreach, Nick Morgan

“To say that we’re thrilled is an understatement” – Diageo’s head of whisky outreach, Nick Morgan

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. Shortly after the announcement, just-drinks spoke to the group's head of whisky outreach, Nick Morgan, about the news.

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.

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