DISCOVER A RARE FIND WITH THE LEGENDS OF THE GARIOCH EXPERIENCE
Rarely can the characteristics of a place and its people have been so masterfully bottled.
A rare find indeed.
UNIQUE LOCATION Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in ancient Doric dialect) has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen in North East Scotland, since 1797.
The beautiful and richly fertile land has been famed for centuries as the ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’, known for producing the finest barley in all of Scotland.
With rolling hills and crystal springs filled with the purest of waters so crucial to whisky production, it’s easy to see why this site was chosen for one of the country’s very first distilleries.
For more than 200 years, Glen Garioch has been handcrafting a small but perfectly formed range of natural, non chill-filtered single malt whiskies.
The distillery remains at the heart of the community and stays true to the original charm of the Highlands, our local staff brimming with passion for the fine whisky they make and offering a warm welcome to all.
AN EVENTFUL PAST Founded in 1797 by John and Alexander Manson, Glen Garioch has stood the test of time, overcoming changes in ownership, droughts and war. With stunning views to Bennachie, lush land, crystal clear spring water and its close proximity to Aberdeen, Oldmeldrum was the perfect site for two young brothers to build their distillery and write their own chapter in Scotch history.
A MAGICAL PLACE TO BE It’s true what they say – you can never fully enjoy a dram of Glen Garioch until you have seen how and where it’s made. Glen Garioch is made the same way today as it has always been. The Glen Garioch Brand Home Experience offers visitors the opportunity to experience time-honoured skills at work; to touch and smell the natural ingredients used in its production; to hear from the master craftsmen involved and finally, to taste the fruit of their labours.
THE LEGENDS OF THE GARIOCH EXPERIENCE Glen Garioch®, one of Scotland’s oldest whisky distilleries is launching an inspirational half-day experience which will focus on their unique location, eventful past and the legends who helped influence Glen Garioch as it is today.
This in-depth experience begins in the historic market town of Oldmeldrum, before delving into the heart of the Valley of the Garioch where the distillery takes its name. This voyage of discovery allows you to explore first-hand the the beautiful and richly fertile land of Oldmeldrum which has been famed for centuries as the ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’ known for producing the finest barley in Scotland.
With over 200 years of experience in producing single malt Scotch whisky, this unique experience pays homage to the distillery’s long standing tradition of craftsmanship and the charm and passion of the people who make it.
Back at the Glen Garioch Distillery, the connoisseur’s journey includes a visit to some normally unseen parts of the distillery and an exclusive tasting of the single cask, limited release and archive portfolio.
Having followed in the footsteps of Glen Garioch’s founders, this rare experience will conclude with a specially selected regional lunch and whisky pairing, served in the unique setting of the 800 year old Whisky Cave Bar at Meldrum House Country House Hotel. The menu has been created to showcase the quality of produce from the region and to complement and enhance the Glen Garioch story and flavour profile.
Available from 2nd October 2017 at an exclusive price of £120 pp. Over 18s only. Please book one week in advance. Minimum two guests for this experience.
To find out more please visit www.glengarioch.com/visitor-centre or email visitor.centre@glengarioch.com.
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ABOUT GLEN GARIOCH
One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland – and its most easterly – Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in the ancient Doric dialect still spoken in these parts) has been making its mighty malt in the quaint and historic market town of Oldmeldrum, near Aberdeen in North East Scotland, ever since 1797. Shielded from the world’s prying eyes, deep in the fertile ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’, and only ever produced in small, precious batches, Glen Garioch is a rare find indeed, but warmly appreciated by those who like a hearty Highland malt, non chill-filtered malt as nature intended, with a wholesome maltiness, honeyed sweetness and delicious creamy texture to savour.
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