Sence of Glen Scotia spirit
‘I’ve spent time drawing in the town, on the harbour and bay as winter changed into spring in all weathers. I have been inspired by the people, wildlife and surroundings I have encountered.
‘I’m excited to unveil my work at the Campbeltown Malts Festival later this year and hope to meet visitors and hear their stories about the distillery and the town.’
Like whisky production, Alice’s technique involves patience, time and experimentation.
She uses pencil, watercolour and ink to draw from life, spending a long time observing her surroundings through sight, sound, smell and touch, often waiting for the right moment, drawing similarities with the time and craftsmanship required in whisky-making.
The Spirit Safe exhibition will be on show for the run of the malts festival before being displayed at the distillery until early June. Glen Scotia also has plans to produce a small batch of limited-edition bottles on which Alice’s artwork will be printed as a lasting commemoration of the event and partnership, with liquid information and a date for release due to be unveiled soon.
Launched in 2008, the Campbeltown Malts Festival is a three-day celebration of the region known as the Victorian Whisky Capital of the World due to its illustrious past and the role whisky-making has played in the town for centuries.
Glen Scotia’s full programme of events is available to view via its website at www. glenscotia.com and includes a host of experiences centred on its drams.
These include exclusive distillery tours, dunnage tastings and delicious food and whisky pairing sessions led by master distiller and distillery manager Iain McAlister and the distillery team, alongside whisky writers Charles Maclean and Becky Paskin.
‘The Campbeltown Malts Festival is a fantastic opportunity for us to highlight what makes the town and our distillery such a remarkable place in the world,’ said Iain.
‘Last year, we held it virtually because of the Covid restrictions, so we are particularly thrilled to showcase life in Campbeltown to international audiences once more, with Alice at the helm, documenting what makes our home so special. Between the weather, landscapes, community spirit and Alice’s exceptional artistry, we are looking forward to an exhibition with plenty of Campbeltown character.’