Scotch Whisky Research Institute
| Scotch Whisky Research Institute | |
|---|---|
SWRI | |
  Location within the City of Edinburgh council area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Food research institute |
| Architectural style | Pagoda roof |
| Address | Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AP |
| Coordinates | 55°54′58″N 3°19′18″W / 55.916°N 3.3218°W |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Current tenants | SWRI |
| Construction started | 5 December 1995 |
| Completed | August 1997 |
| Inaugurated | 15 December 1997 |
| Client | SWRI |
The Scotch Whisky Research Institute (SWRI) is the main, and only, research institute of the scotch whisky industry in Scotland.
History
[edit]It was founded on 30 September 1974 as Pentlands Scotch Whisky Research, at the North British Distillery.[1][2]
It changed to its current name in October 1995. It moved to its present site on 1 August 1997.
Scotch whisky is the UK's fifth-biggest export, and the UK's largest food and drink commodity.
Construction
[edit]The first turf was dug on Tuesday 5 December 1995 by Brian McGregor, the chairman.[3] It was to open in September 1996.
It has a pagoda roof, similar to that developed by the Scottish architect Charles C. Doig.
Visits
[edit]The new research institute was opened at around 2.20pm on Monday 15 December 1997 by the Princess Royal.[4]
Structure
[edit]It is funded by over 90% of whisky producers in Scotland, who are also represented by the Scotch Whisky Association and Scotland Food & Drink.
Research
[edit]It works with gas chromatography-olfactometry. It employs biologists and chemists.
See also
[edit]
- Brewing Industry Research Foundation, off the M23 in eastern Surrey
- Diageo Global Supply Centre
- United Distillers (later Diageo) had their Glenochil Research Unit at Menstrie, Clackmannanshire
- Institute of Brewing and Distilling
References
[edit]- ^ "The Scotch Whisky Research Institute overview - Find and update company information". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Data Scotland. "The Scotch Whisky Research Institute - Company Information". Data Scotland. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Aberdeen Press and Journal, Wednesday 6 December 1995, page 8
- ^ Times 15 December 1997, page 22
External links
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