A Massive Milestone for Annandale Distillery and The Future of Scotch Whisky
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Annandale Distillery are proud to announce the successful commissioning of our ground breaking £3.6m Net-Zero Thermal Energy Storage Hub. Delivered in partnership with Exergy3 and Cochran, and funded by the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, this project marks a monumental step forward for sustainable distilling.
What does this mean?
We have integrated a modular “decarbonisation machine” capable of replacing up to 100% of the fossil fuels traditionally used to generate our high-temperature distilling steam.
The Power of Innovation
Developed by Exergy3 (a University of Edinburgh spinout), this system draws excess, clean renewable energy from the National Grid and stores it as heat at temperatures up to 1,200°C—all within a minimal shipping-container footprint.
“This technology is a game changer in the race to net zero, and offers a commercially viable pathway to decarbonisation to industrial energy users within the next few years.” — Dr. Markus Rondé, CEO of Exergy3
Heritage Meets Future
The Scotch whisky industry carries a proud, centuries-old legacy, but our future relies entirely on our ability to innovate and protect the environment.
“Decarbonisation is not just an operational goal; it is a vital responsibility for the entire industry if we are to safeguard our planet. Being able to raise all of the steam we need via green electricity is a massive step forward for us, and it proves that the path to net-zero is achievable right now.” — Professor David Thomson, Co-Owner and Co-Founder of Annandale Distillery
A Heartfelt Thank You A massive thank you to our incredible partners at Exergy3 and Cochran, and to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for believing in this vision. Together, we are proving that heritage manufacturing and cutting-edge environmental responsibility can seamlessly coexist.
See It For Yourself
Want to see how the future of green energy is being distilled? Moving forward, guests can learn all about the Exergy3 hub and our journey toward carbon-neutral production as part of the official Annandale Distillery Tour.
Click here to book your tour and learn more about our sustainability journey
