UK-based alcoholic beverages company Diageo has begun construction work on a new whisky testing centre in Scotland.

Located in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, the company is investing £6.4m for the new whisky testing centre, which will be equipped with high-tech equipment.

Diageo’s International Supply Centre director Ewan Andrew told media sources: “Our Technical Centre in Menstrie is a crucial part of our business globally, delivering excellence in science and innovation.

“This investment will create new state-of-the-art facilities for our talented team of whisky specialists and scientists to enhance the industry-leading work they do on growing and protecting our business around the world.”

“This investment will create new state-of-the-art facilities for our talented team of whisky specialists and scientists.”

The initiative is part of the company’s plan to invest £150m in its Scottish operations over the next three years. The new building will be located adjacent to the existing technical centre.

The investment will also see the upgrade of a network of 12 whisky distillery visitor centres.

The new centre will serve as a hub for innovation in spirits and environmental sustainability. Its construction is expected to be completed by next year.

With the construction of the technical centre, Diageo aims to further strengthen its presence in the Clackmannanshire region.

Clackmannanshire and Dunblane MSP Keith Brown said that the latest announcement from Diageo will be a boost to the economy.