
How did Corston & William come about?
The story of Corston & William actually started to write itself in 2009 when I first visited Scotland and visited about 15 distilleries. Due to the concentration at the time, we headed to Speyside, where there are about 60 distilleries.
I was drinking whisky at the time, but I didn't have any particular tastes or preferences, but I knew that there was a long history behind the spirit and the Scottish people were very proud of the drink.
The distilleries held a fascination for me. Maybe it's marketing, maybe it's really national pride, either way, seeing the traditional production, taking in the smell and the atmosphere, hearing the stories about the history of each distillery, seeing and experiencing the respect for the customer on tours and in visitor centers...it all left an indelible impression on me.
René Skala, founder