Scotch whisky reporters (me among them) had a busy time of it in early October 2017. Within 24 hours, the news broke that not one, not two, but three ‘ghost’ distilleries were to be revived: Port Ellen on Islay, Brora in the Highlands and Rosebank in the Lowlands.
Heaven Hill Brands to end operations at Deep Eddy vodka site
The US spirits group said the move allows the Deep Eddy team to “focus its energy and investment”.
Dean Best April 08 2026


