Scotch Whisky to Be Aged in Space for First Time in 2028 University Satellite Project

Scotch whisky will be aged in space for the first time as part of a 2028 satellite experiment by the University of Glasgow.

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October 5, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Glasgow, Scotland — A groundbreaking experiment will see Scotch whisky aged in space for the first time as part of a 2028 satellite mission led by the University of Glasgow.

The project, named ‘Space Puffin,’ aims to study how the unique conditions of space affect the maturation process of whisky. The satellite will carry both distilled whisky samples and its base ingredients on a five-year orbital journey around Earth.

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Engineers from Scotland and Japan are collaborating on the initiative, which will examine how extreme temperature fluctuations during 90-minute planetary rotations influence the spirit’s development. The findings could offer new insights into the aging process under microgravity and cosmic radiation.

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