Scotch Whisky Research Institute

The Scotch Whisky Research Institute (SWRI) is the main, and only, research institute of the scotch whisky industry in Scotland.

Scotch Whisky Research Institute
SWRI
Scotch Whisky Research Institute is located in the City of Edinburgh council area
Scotch Whisky Research Institute
Location within the City of Edinburgh council area
General information
TypeFood research institute
Architectural stylePagoda roof
AddressRiccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AP
Coordinates55.916°N 3.3218°W / 55.916; -3.3218
Elevation70 m (230 ft)
Current tenantsSWRI
Construction started5 December 1995
CompletedAugust 1997
Inaugurated15 December 1997
ClientSWRI

History

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

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

The new research institute was opened at around 2.20pm on Monday 15 December 1997 by the Princess Royal.[4]

Structure

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

It works with gas chromatography-olfactometry. It employs biologists and chemists.

See also

References
  1. "The Scotch Whisky Research Institute overview - Find and update company information". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  2. Data Scotland. "The Scotch Whisky Research Institute - Company Information". Data Scotland. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  3. Aberdeen Press and Journal, Wednesday 6 December 1995, page 8
  4. Times 15 December 1997, page 22
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