A Scottish whisky producer requires a filling deviation of no more than +3 milliliters per bottle. See how the whisky maker optimizes its filling processes and restricts inspections to five bottles per hour without experiencing a drop in quality.
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In an effort to optimize costs, Glenmorangie, one of Scotland's renowned whisky producers, relies on statistical quality control in its filling processes. As a result, the company is achieving its goals for quality and accurate filling quantities.
Best-in-class quality
What makes Glenmorangie different from other whiskies is its unusual use of hard water and the use of the tallest stills in Scotland. The result is that only the very lightest and purest vapors make their way to the top of the still, giving it a smoother taste.
State-of-the-art filling technique
While production and cask storage take place in the Highlands, the individual bottles are filled at cutting-edge facilities located near Edinburgh. Two filling lines are responsible for filling more than 10 million bottles each year to unparalleled levels of quality.
Cost-optimized filling
To optimize its filling processes, Glenmorangie relies on the statistical quality control software FreeWeigh.Net, which connects multiple automatic or manual scales with ease. FreeWeigh.Net is also capable of delivering reliable data and reports whether it is handling straightforward manual sampling inspections or 100 percent control for each bottle.
Fast return on investment
Glenmorangie is subject to internal filling quantity specifications of no more than +3 milliliters per bottle. Thanks to FreeWeigh.Net, it is able to pick up on any deviations quickly, allowing the operator to step in without delay. That has allowed the settings for the filling process to be optimized without the need to compromise on the exact quality specifications for an investment that paid off quickly.