The spirit industry is full of unwritten rules and myths regarding each and every spirit. Some of these have an element of truth to them, and some are just fiction. In the first entry of this series, I'm going to debunk the common myth that all clear spirits are flavourless and reveal the truth behind it.

I have to admit that Peated versions of Scotch Whisky have never been to my liking and I quickly assumed the role of devil’s advocate against the premise; however, through many compelling points and frankly, some sampling, I found myself convinced that we could make it work.

You’ve probably heard the term “craft distilling” and wondered what it really means. With so many buzzwords floating around in the spirits industry, it can be hard to tell them apart, but at its heart, craft distilling isn’t complicated – it’s about passion, tradition, and the care that goes into every bottle.

What began as lofty goals with a degree of romanticism has become a belief system that has been battle-tested and hard-worn over these past five years – and, most importantly, has been cemented into the core of our distillery. 

Situated on the rugged, wind-swept shores of Caithness, North Point Distillery occupies land previously defined by a far different purpose. Built for surveillance, not visitors, Forss Business Park was once a U.S. Navy Radio Station, characterised by the silence, secrets, and signals of the Cold War.

Whether it’s planning a tasting event, reaching out to a new bar, or making sure our long-standing customers are well looked after, every part of the role brings something different and I love the variety.

Behind every bottle of aged spirit released at North Point Distillery lies an often overlooked part of the spirits' story: the quiet, patient work of cask management.

If I wasn’t an employee of North Point, I’d definitely still be a customer, and I think you need that mindset when you are selling

I always say North Point Distillery started when Struan made the mistake of saying, “I am moving back to Scotland to start a distillery.” Wh