Boutique distiller has enterprising spirit

Ta spyrryd ventyragh ec sheeleyder boutique

Plannyn dy chur er bun thie-sheelee niche Ellanagh vees jannoo jeneeve, vodkey as ushtey bea Manninagh, t'ad er nyn gur magh.

Y ventyr Thie-Sheelee ny Shiaght Reeriaghtyn, shen y croo jeh'n entrepreneur Andrew Mackenzie, eear-obbree sy cherroo argidoil.

T'eh geearree croo liggar keirdagh vees cho mie as y liggar soaillid jeant ec dellalyn boutique elley feiy ny cruinney.

Ec y traa t'ayn, t'eh shirrey kied sheeleyder, as t'eh loayrt rish lught y Cheesh Varrey as y Cheesh Sthie mychione çhaglym keesh.

Ta daa sthill er-lheh er nyn oardaghey, as ta plannyn jeant dy chaghlaa eear-unnid jeidjyssagh ayns Doolish gys thie-sheelee.

Ta Andrew gra dy vel eh kiarail çhebbal turryssyn as blasstyn - as yinnagh eh gynsaghey yn sheanse-sheelee da studeyryn, marish çhyrrys lajer mychione iu dy freggyrtagh.

Ta Andrew gra dy vel Mannin ayns ynnyd lajer brand gyn cosoylaght y chroo.
 

Boutique distiller has enterprising spirit

Plans to set up a niche Island distillery producing Manx gin, vodka and whisky have been unveiled.

The venture Seven Kingdoms Distillery is the brainchild of entrepreneur Andrew Mackenzie, a former finance sector worker.

He wants to create artisan spirits which can compete with luxury grade liquor from other boutique operations worldwide.

He's currently applying for a distiller's licence and is in talks with Customs and Excise over duty collection.

Two specialist stills have been ordered and plans drawn-up to convert a former industrial unit in Douglas into a distillery.

Andrew says he plans to offer tours and tasting - and would teach students the science of distilling with a strong message about responsible drinking.

Andrew says the Isle of Man is in a strong position to create a unique brand.