NewsBy Lauren BowesThe team behind independent bottler Living Souls has opened Drummygar Distillery near Arbroath, which began production in August. Drummygar says the barley has a ‘rich, malty character’ and was the dominant variety used in British whisky production throughout the 19th century. John Torrance, who has 25 years of experience in distilling for firms including Diageo, Douglas Laing and Living Souls, will lead Drummygar Distillery. Living Souls launched in late 2024 with four blended whiskies, the oldest of which was aged 40 years. Related newsBruichladdich ‘first’ to age Scotch in Chinese wine casksUS tariffs cost Scotch whisky £20m a monthIs Scotch too focused on prestige whiskies?