On on a very very wet day, I took a trip to Hawick to visit The Borders Distillery - an up and coming whisky brand that is making a big impact.
When it opened its doors to the public in 2018, The Borders Distillery breathed new life into an industry that had ceased to exist in the Scottish Borders for nearly two centuries.
I met with founding member and director John Fordyce who showed me around the distillery and talked her through how it all came about, how they have been able to incorporate sustainable production into everything they do, the importance of a nurturing local talent and all about the liquid they are producing at this modern yet historical distillery.
You'll also hear from Andy Baird on this podcast, he is one of the 12 local farmers who has been working with the distillery through the Borders Growers and Distillers programme.
Finally John does a tasting session with me, where he takes her through their workshop series. You can find out more about The Borders Distillery, their products and visitor tours on their website.
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