Technical Consultancy
Specialist consultancy across production, maturation and product development
From new spirit to maturing whisky, technical decisions can have a significant impact on quality, efficiency and the finished product. Speyside Capital provides specialist technical consultancy to distilleries, producers and whisky businesses, drawing on decades of practical experience across production, maturation and product development.
Support can be tailored to individual projects or provided on an ongoing basis.
Distillery & Production Consultancy
We provide practical support across distillery operations, including distillery and plant design, equipment specification and installation, production processes, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
Spirit Development & Quality
We advise on raw material selection and specification, recipe development, spirit character and liquid quality, helping producers establish and maintain the profile they want to achieve. Our team can also investigate quality issues and provide independent technical assessment
Production Efficiency & Yield
We assess production methods, yields and operational processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency while protecting the quality and character of the spirit
Maturation and Cask Management
We advise on maturation strategy, wood policy, cask selection, re-racking and cask husbandry, helping businesses manage maturing inventories and achieve the desired quality and flavour profile. Our expertise also extends to maturation losses and improving cask performance.
Regulatory & Environmental Support
We provide specialist guidance on production requirements, planning, wastewater treatment and other operational considerations, helping businesses navigate the technical, regulatory and environmental requirements relevant to their operations.
Decades of Industry Experience
Our Technical Product Director, Ian Evans, brings more than 40 years of experience across brewing, distilling and Scotch whisky production. His career includes senior technical roles with William Grant & Sons, Heineken and the Scotch Whisky Research Institute, with expertise spanning distillery design, production, maturation, liquid development and technical problem-solving.
Ian Evans
Technical Director
Ian Evans is a highly respected spirits industry veteran with decades of experience in distillery operations, compliance and production. Throughout his career, he has held senior roles at leading distilleries, breweries, and industry bodies, demonstrating exceptional leadership while upholding the highest standards in production, trade, and regulatory compliance.
- 16 Years with William Grant & Sons
- Previous Production Director at Heineken Group
- Previous Chairman of Scotch Whisky Research Institute (SWRI)