Woven is a whisky blending studio based in Leith, created by friends with a clear mission: to reimagine blended whisky and make the process more human, less industrial, and, ultimately, more enjoyable. Acknowledging the collective nature of their venture, they embrace a global mission that transcends individual efforts.
Blending, to Woven, is not just a process but a principle encompassing creativity, community, and collaboration. They see it as a vital human attribute that brings strength and enhanced value to collective efforts. Unsatisfied with the existing state of blended whisky, they seek to explore and redefine its potential.
Their approach to whisky-making integrates various influences and is a culmination of chance meetings, inspiring stories, and interactions with skilled creators and acquaintances. With inspirations drawn from within and beyond the whisky domain, they rejuvenate old traditions and techniques while innovating new ones, all coalescing in their small Leith studio, steering their daily endeavours to alter the general perception of what blended whisky can be.
In their production process, Woven sources top-tier whiskies from around the world, treating them all equally once they reach the blending table. Each whisky is assessed by its potential to contribute to the experience they aim to create, regardless of its origin, age, cost, or reputation. Their processes of sourcing, blending, marrying, and proofing aim to create something distinct and greater than the sum of its parts, aligning with their straightforward yet unconventional ethos.