JIM MURRAY’S WHISKY BIBLE TASTING TOUR OF THE ISLE OF ARRAN & SCOTLAND’S SPEYSIDE & HIGHLAND REGIONS
Mon 19 – Fri 23 September 2011	www.arenatravel.com

International whisky guru and author Jim Murray will be leading his first ever public whisky tour, specially arranged by Arena Travel.

Offering Whisky lovers from all over the world the opportunity to join him on a five day tour of Scotch whisky distilleries on Arran, Speyside and the Highlands, guests will travel with Jim as he explores three ‘Whisky Bible’ award-winning distilleries, all of which in Jim’s opinion, epitomise top end whisky distilling.

Jim Murray’s Whisky Tour presents a unique opportunity to witness whisky-making at its very best and will give guests an unparalleled opportunity to explore each of the specially selected distilleries, meet the men behind the labels and sample some truly rare and exclusive drams. Jim will be on hand during each of the visits, offering a personal insight into each distillery and the whisky they lovingly create.

The whisky trail starts at the Arran Distillery in Lochranza on the Isle of Arran. A new and dynamic force in Scotch whisky, the distillery started distilling in the 1990’s producing the first Arran malts in 150 years. After a tour of the facility and a special visit to its Bonded Warehouse, Jim will lead a tutored tasting of personally selected single malts.

The tour then moves onto the Scottish mainland, where the first destination is the Glendronach distillery in Scotland’s beautiful Highland region. Famed for its richly sherried single malts, the Glendronach is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries having been built in 1826. Joining Jim for a full range tasting will be former Distillery Manager Frank Massie – another true legend of the whisky industry.

The final destination is the Knockdhu, a small distillery set in the heart of Scotland’s whisky distilling region, Speyside. Here, guests will witness all stages of the production process and chat to the workforce about the methods they use. A tasting will introduce participants to Jim’s personal Knockdhu (AnCnoc) favourites, with some ‘specials’ also in store. You’ll find a full tour itinerary here.

Guests will be treated to luxurious accommodation throughout, first at the Auchrannie House Hotel and Spa in the pretty coastal village of Glencoy on Arran, and then at the five-star Marcliffe Hotel and Spa near Aberdeen. Jim will also host two dinners and will be on hand to share his knowledge with his fellow whisky enthusiasts at all key points during the tour.

The first ever Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible Tour of The Isle of Arran and the Speyside and Highland regions takes place on 19-23 September 2011 and costs £1,645 per person (twin share room) and £1,895 per person (single)

To find out more call 01473 660800 or visit www.arenatravel.com