Colorado Construction is an engineering, construction and finishes business based in Scotland, with a specialisation in listed buildings, bespoke luxury homes, and the design and build of distilleries and visitor centres. Take a look at our Whisky Industry Capability Profile.
The Port of Leith Distillery was recognised at the Glasgow Institute of Architects (GIA) Awards, winning Best Commercial, Retail, and Industrial Project and being shortlisted for the prestigious Supreme Award. This is a one-of-a-kind experience for visitors, showcasing the full whisky life cycle up close. Tickets to tour the world’s tallest distillery can be found here. An ambitious and exciting distillery such as this will always attract interest in the media – CBS in the US recently conducted an interview with Ian Stirling, well worth watching!
Owing to its striking character, Ardteatle House, or Hundred Acre Wood as it is also known, has been shortlisted for the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award.
Colorado Construction is receiving £2.7 million to progress green technologies and innovation in distilling. This project will see Colorado Construction, in conjunction with the University of Leeds and Clean Burner Systems, develop a biofuel gasification system that can help transition distillery operations towards carbon neutrality. You can read further details on our Green Distilleries Initiative here, including a recent visit from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
Colorado Construction has been successful in receiving a share of £10m in government funding to boost decarbonisation research and development in distilleries. We are specifically exploring hydrogen and dual hydrogen / biofuel burners for distilleries, and conversion of waste distillery draff and pot ale into a gasification-gas. Read further details here.