A Climate Positive Distillery
RENEWABLE HYDRO ENERGY
We embrace wet weather here at Beinn an Tuirc! Our 99kw hydro- electric scheme powers our copper still, giving Kintyre Gin unique eco credentials. The turbine house is located just a few yards away from the distillery and the source of the burn can be found high up on Beinn an Tuirc itself.
LOCAL SPRING WATER
Scotland’s unique fresh spring water has a long association with malt whisky production and is also a vital ingredient in gin distillation. We have our own ready supply from a Victorian spring located just above the distillery. The water is gravity fed directly to the distillery where it is used in the gin making process.
Being reliant on a spring supply makes us hyper aware of any climate changes that effect supply. We are careful not to waste a drop!
REPLENISHMENT
We are fully committed to reducing our impact on the environment by taking care of the rich biodiversity of the surrounding estate.
We have replanted a dedicated woodland area with apple trees for our apple brandy. One tree can sequester 1 ton of carbon dioxide by the time it reaches 40 years old.
We are lucky to have part of the ancient Atlantic rainforest on the estate which plays host to a myriad of vital mosses, lichens and fungus which sequester significant amounts of carbon.
SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Beinn an Tuirc Distillery is proud to be a socially responsible business. Community is a key strand of what we do and we have pledged to support local enterprises and start-ups when we are in a position to do so. We currently sponsor the Carradale Music Festival and the Mull of Kintyre Virtual Music Festival. We also support many local charities throughout the year.
