Maven Spirits Journalhttps://mavenspirits.com/journal/Field notes and project updates from Maven Spirits.en-gbCan an existing brewery expand into whisky production?https://mavenspirits.com/journal/can-a-brewery-expand-into-whisky-production/https://mavenspirits.com/journal/can-a-brewery-expand-into-whisky-production/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMTCan an existing brewery add whisky production? Jack Mayo of Maven Spirits covers stillhouse design, capacity, steam, cooling, ATEX, effluent, CAPEX, warehousing and commissioning.Better starting points, better AI imageshttps://mavenspirits.com/journal/better-starting-points-better-ai-images/https://mavenspirits.com/journal/better-starting-points-better-ai-images/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTOriginal engineering render, AI-enhanced visualisation and the physical still during installation: why the starting point matters.Three countries, a busy few weekshttps://mavenspirits.com/journal/three-countries-a-busy-few-weeks/https://mavenspirits.com/journal/three-countries-a-busy-few-weeks/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMTCommissioning, planning and client visits across India, Japan and England—with some family time to round things off.