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WHISKY CASK TOAST TO BLACK WATCH'S BRAVERY

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SARAH ROLLO

09:00 - 17 February 2005

A Scottish regiment has been presented with a cask of whisky from a Moray distillery in recognition of the bravery displayed by its soldiers during the Iraq conflict.

Pipe Major Alistair Duthie filled the commemorative cask on behalf of the Black Watch at a special ceremony held at Glen Moray distillery in Elgin yesterday.

The single malt will now be matured for 10 years before being bottled in 2015.

Distillery manager Edwin Dodson said he was delighted to have the opportunity to recognise the vital role played by our armed forces throughout the world.

Mr Dodson said: "Our distillery has historic links with the Black Watch and we have been proud to feature the regiment on our 16-year-old malt for the last 20 years."

After filling the cask, the pipe major raised a toast to the success of Glen Moray as the newest member of the popular tourist route, the malt whisky trail.

He said: "Whisky production means everything to the area and the livelihood of its inhabitants. I can say on behalf of the Black Watch that we are honoured to be presented with such a fine gift and wish the distillery every success in the future."

The distillery upgraded its visitor facilities in July last year, making it eligible to join the seven other distilleries that form the trail.

Aberdeen and Grampian Tourist Board's leisure marketing manager Charles Currie, who attended the event, said he was delighted the distillery had joined the Morayshire attraction.

Mr Currie said: "The trail continues to be very popular with visitors and provides a unique selling point for Moray as Scotland's whisky country, a position which is undeniable given the number of distilleries in the area and the reputation of the Speyside single malts.

"The addition of Glen Moray will help to broaden the trail's appeal and geographic spread and will reinforce the area's position as the leading whisky destination in the world."

The distillery has joined Benromach, Cardhu, Dallas Dhu, Glenfiddich, Glen Grant, Glenlivet and Strathisla as the eighth distillery on the trail.

After the presentation, glasses were raised as Pipe Major Duthie gave the Black Watch's famous toast for luck, "Here's a great health, and health to the Queen and great health to everyone present".

When the cask is bottled in 2015, it is expected to produce more than 200 bottles of the commemorative malt.