ABOUT WATER FOR WHISKY
TREADING LIGHTLY TO SOURCE THE PERFECT PRODUCT
OUR INSPIRATION
The idea to create 126 Water came from friends in Asia and the USA, where enthusiastic whisky drinkers were seeking the perfect water to help them savour their favourite dram.
“It’s a classic example of something that’s obvious when you see it… and if you want the best, you’ve got to go to the source."
TODAY’S RAIN IS TOMORROW’S WATER FOR WHISKY
FROM THE HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND
THE SOURCE - LOCH NESS
Loch in Scotland means lake. Loch Ness is the largest loch in the UK and is in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland. Nestled between the mountains and great glens of Scotland, the soft water in Loch Ness has been filtered through the ancient rocks for over 400 million years. Unlike taking water from a spring, which tends to have high mineral content and liable to changing properties, the water in Loch Ness is consistent and extremely soft with extremely low mineral content. We carefully extract water in small batches, leaving no impact to the environment. Pairing your malt whisky with the purest water from Scotland is the perfect way to enjoy your dram. Scotland produces some of the best whisky in the world and is famous for its many whisky distilleries. At 126 Water, we are proud to be based in the Highlands of Scotland where we extract, filter, bottle and ship our beautiful, pure water to whisky lovers everywhere.
RESPONSIBLY EXTRACTED
THE PROCESS
The amount of water we’re allowed to extract from Loch Ness is strictly limited, so small batches are taken each time. The exact spot is a secret, though the early morning deer are used to the site of the man in the waders now. Each batch is micro-filtered and tested for purity by an external laboratory before being bottled, labelled and boxed in our local bottling plant, ready to be sent to bars, restaurants and shops around the world.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
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CRAIG
I have lived my whole life in the Highlands of Scotland, dedicating 30 years to our family business, building and maintaining a reputation for traditional values of honesty, integrity and consideration.
An enthusiastic whisky drinker enjoying nothing more than a day spent in the mountains and an evening spent with friends and family beside an open fire (with a large malt).
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KENNY
I live on the Moray coast, having been born and raised in Perth. I held leadership roles in international businesses for over 25 years with a focus of providing great service to my customers in all corners of the world. I have always been interested in malt whisky and I am passionate about maximising the malt whisky experience with quality pure water from Scotland.
In life, it doesn’t matter if you glass is half empty or half full – as long as there is whisky in the glass, everything is good!
WHY ADD WATER TO YOUR WHISKY?
Whisky lovers have always known that adding a little water to a dram releases depth and flavour, and a study in 2017 has confirmed this. Let us talk you through it…