New project hoping to boost whisky supplies after dry spring

Scientists at Aberdeen University have been working with the Glenlivet distillery.

It’s known as the water of life for a reason – an essential part of making whisky is water.

And with the recent dry spring, supplies have been low. However a new project hopes to help Scotland’s national drink by boosting water supplies.

Scientists at Aberdeen University have been working with the Glenlivet Distillery to create small dams to store more water.

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