The BBC reported on Wednesday that Dewar’s was accused of dumping £170,000 worth of blended scotch in the River Clyde. Although the brand denies all involvement, a subsequent investigation suggests that things may not be flowing so smoothly for the distillery in light of the accusations.
The BBC reported that stocks of Dewar’s 12-year-old reserve flowed into the distillery’s drainage system, with rain and wastewater. According to Wine-Searcher, Dewar’s 12 Year Old Blended Scotch hosts an average price of $28 per each 750 ml bottle. The event prompted the intervention from SEPA (the Scottish Environment Protection Agency), an environmental organization.
According to the BBC, Bacardi, John Dewar & Son’s parent company, alleges that the error did not yield any environmental damage. In a further twist of fate, The Spirits Business reported that representatives for Dewar’s said that the incident never happened.
“As per our official notification to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) last week, no whisky was discharged into the River Clyde and there has been no safety or environmental impact as a result of a mechanical fault that occurred on Wednesday, 17 September,” the representative claimed. “We prioritize safety and go above and beyond compliance requirements to protect the environment, working closely with SEPA and all relevant authorities.”
The Scottish Sun reported on the incident on September 23, and reported that an insider at the distillery anonymously confided to the outlet, and claimed that the revenue loss was “monumental.”
“Something’s obviously gone terribly wrong,” the anonymous source expressed to the news organization. “The whisky literally been flushed down the drain, entered the sewage system and flowed right into the Clyde. It’s very risky and highly flammable, that is why SEPA is involved. It could have an effect on the environment, especially organisms in the river.”
The outlet reported that SEPA confirmed it was involved in a probe of the distillery.
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