In March, plans to produce malt whisky at a family-run farm near Kelty and sell it around the world were approved by Fife Council.

An application to convert an existing poultry shed at Din Moss Farm, into a malt distillery with a bottling facility and cask storage area, was given the go-ahead.

The decision meant Knockhill Distillery, south of the racing circuit and accessed off the B914 road, was set to create 11 full-time jobs while gin and vodka will also be made on the site.

The business plan explained: "This plan shows that Knockhill Distillery has the potential to be successful, will immediately provide rural employment opportunities to local fabrication, plumbing and electrical firms, will provide up to 11 staff roles including trainee positions and has the possibility of creating a Fife tourist facility in the future with further employment opportunities."

The family-run farm currently produces sheep and poultry but, with grazing only available seasonally due to ground conditions, this reduces their income over the Autumn and winter months and they saw an opportunity to diversify.

They added: "The distillery will produce a range of single and blended malts with limited editions and pre-sales available in a variety of casks sizes and styles.

"Single cask, single farm whisky carries a great demand worldwide.

"Each barrel will taste unique, making every bottle release different from the last.

"This will ensure the whisky connoisseur and collector will seek every bottle that is released, with an extremely high demand for limited bottlings.

"There will be an opportunity for clients to design their own whisky which will mature in our onsite bonds."

The glass bottles they'll fill with whisky, gin and vodka will be recyclable.

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