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.
Hood River Distillers buys Crater Lake Spirits brands
Hood River said the two Oregon distillers believe “combining their portfolios would create a stronger, more competitive offering” amid declining alcohol consumption in the US.
Dean Best April 07 2026


