OUR PROCESS

THE MAKING OF
A CLASSIC

Just as Malcolm III was a proud King of Scotland, Canmore whiskies are a proud legacy of the land and centuries of Scottish craftsmanship. Canmore is made from the finest malted barley, distilled and aged to perfection in ex-bourbon barrels under the watchful eye of the Master Distiller.
STEP 1

MALTING

It all starts with the barley. The grain is steeped in water for two
days and left on the malting room floor to germinate. As the
starch slowly converts into sugar the first layer of flavour start to
develop.

STEP 1

MALTING

It all starts with the barley. The grain is steeped in water for two days and left on the malting room floor to germinate. As the starch slowly converts into sugar the first layer of flavour start to develop.

STEP 2

MASHING

The malted barley is ground down to a coarse flour called grist
and mixed with water. After several hours of stirring to extract
the sugar from the barley, we are left with a beautifully sweet liquid
(the “wort”).

STEP 2

MASHING

The malted barley is ground down to a coarse flour called grist and mixed with water. After several hours of stirring to extract the sugar from the barley, we are left with a beautifully sweet liquid (the “wort”).

STEP 3

FERMENTATION

Yeast is added to the cooled wort mixture and the mixture is left
for two days where the yeast works hard to convert the wort to
an alcoholic mixture with its distinct flavour.

STEP 3

FERMENTATION

Yeast is added to the cooled wort mixture and the mixture is left for two days where the yeast works hard to convert the wort to an alcoholic mixture with its distinct flavour.

STEP 4

DISTILLATION

In the perfectly designed copper pot stills, the liquid undergoes
distillation to create the highest quality spirit. After two rounds
of distillation, we are left with the desired “heart” of the liquid.
We are left with the desired “heart” of the liquid, called “new make
spirit,” ready to absorb even more flavour.

STEP 4

DISTILLATION

In the perfectly designed copper pot stills, the liquid undergoes distillation to create the highest quality spirit. After two rounds of distillation, we are left with the desired “heart” of the liquid. We are left with the desired “heart” of the liquid, called “new make spirit,” ready to absorb even more flavour.

STEP 5

MATURATION

This is where time and wood impart their magic. Our new make
spirit is left to age in our first fill select ex-bourbon barrels.
The white oak imparts a unique flavour. After several years of
patiently waiting, we are left with bold complex whiskies that are
truly distinctive of a Highland malt.

STEP 5

MATURATION

This is where time and wood impart their magic. Our new make spirit is left to age in our first fill select ex-bourbon barrels. The white oak imparts a unique flavour. After several years of patiently waiting, we are left with bold complex whiskies that are truly distinctive of a Highland malt.

STEP 6

TASTING

The ultimate reward for our patience and hard work, and for
quality control, of course. After all, there is really only one way to
ensure the quality of each Canmore bottle. Slàinte Mhath!

STEP 6

TASTING

The ultimate reward for our patience and hard work, and for quality control, of course. After all, there is really only one way to ensure the quality of each Canmore bottle. Slàinte Mhath!

READY FOR CANMORE?

Canmore Single Malt Scotch whiskies are made for the drinker who refuses to compromise on quality. Each expression has been specially selected by spirits expert Charles Edge, for a memorable drinking experience. From rich and complex to light and fruity, there is a Canmore whisky for you.
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