Drinks bosses reveal revised vision of new distillery for Islay

Beverage tycoons Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh have revealed revised plans for a new distillery on Islay after being advised to ensure it was in keeping with the style of its neighbours.

The co-founders of London-based Elixir Distillers had submitted an application in August 2018 to build a distillery with timber and copper cladding and a turf-covered roof.

But after talks with Argyll & Bute Council planners, they have had it redesigned with whitewashed walls and slate-grey roof like other Islay distilleries such as Bowmore, Laphroaig and Ardbeg.