"In recent years, some wineries have shifted from decanting their wines into glass bottles to using a metal alternative. In a 2025 article for The Drinks Business, Sarah Neish pointed to multiple wineries making the shift from glass to aluminum, touting both the material's environmental friendliness, the ease with which it can be cooled and its ability to keep wine fresh. Is it any wonder, then, that some distilleries are asking themselves similar questions?"
"Stirling Distillery is currently working with researchers at Heriot-Watt University to test if aluminum bottles can be used safely. As Carrell reports, one type of bottle did not hold up well, with scientists at the university finding particles of aluminum in the whisky. For now, the testing continues. "The big question is: is there a commercially available aluminium can that has a liner that can handle whisky-strength spirits?" Heriot-Watt University's Dr. Dave Ellis told The Guardian."
Some wineries have shifted from glass to aluminum bottles because aluminum is more environmentally friendly, cools easily and helps keep wine fresh. Stirling Distillery is exploring aluminum bottles for whisky as part of efforts to reduce environmental impact. The distillery is testing aluminum with researchers at Heriot-Watt University. One tested bottle failed, with scientists finding aluminum particles in the whisky, so testing continues. Dr. Dave Ellis raised the question of whether a commercially available aluminum can with a suitable liner exists for whisky-strength spirits. If a safe, flavor-neutral aluminum bottle is found, it could significantly affect the young distillery's packaging choices.
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