by Gisela García Gleria | May 8, 2022
Serie: Distilleries
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 50 x 50 cm
Year: 2022
Inspirado en una fotografía de @raasay
Rooted in centuries of illicit distillation, Raasay provides the ingredients for the perfect drink. Every drop of spirit is distilled, matured and bottled on the island using water from the Raasay distillery well.
The magical Isle of Raasay lies off the west coast of Scotland in the Inner Hebrides, separate from the Isle of Skye by a short 25-minute ferry ride.
by Gisela García Gleria | May 7, 2022
Serie: Distilleries
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 60 x 50 cm
Year: 2022
Inspired by a photograph of @obanwhisky
One of the smallest distilleries in Scotland, Oban was founded in 1794 and is located at sea level in Oban Bay, 208 paces from the sea.
Oban is a Gaelic word meaning 'little bay'.
by Gisela García Gleria | Apr 10, 2022
Serie: Distilleries
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 40 x 40 cm
Year: 2022
Inspired by a photograph of @obanwhisky
Freshly distilled whiskey entering the spirit box for inspection creates the feeling of a miniature waterfall, each time the stills do their hard work.
The love and dedication of the workers at the Oban distillery at every step of the process guarantee a distinctive and unique final product.
by Gisela García Gleria | Apr 10, 2022
Serie: Distilleries
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 50 x 60 cm
Year: 2022
Inspired by a photograph of @jurawhisky
Rising up to 26 feet (nearly 8 meters) tall, the Jura seats are some of the tallest Scottish distilleries.
Sending them to the tiny island was hard work, but they are so important in creating the smooth spirit and distinctive character of Jura Whisky.
by Gisela García Gleria | Apr 6, 2022
Serie: Distilleries
Technique: Acrylic on canvas
Size: 60 x 50 cm
Year: 2022
Inspired by a photograph by @kilkerransinglemalt
One of three active distilleries in Campbeltown, Glengyle assembled a lot of equipment from other closed distilleries across Scotland.
With the daunting task of getting Glengyle up and running again, Mr. McHardy has done very well since the early 2000s.
The stills (one mash and one spirit) were supplied by Ben Wyvis Distillery, tweaked to get the particular taste profile of Kilkerran Single Malt, which has a soft character with floral and delicately fruity notes.
