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Whisky Blending Experience at The Whisky Exchange – Scotch Whisky News

Whisky Blending Experience

Have you ever fancied yourself as the next Johnnie Walker and blended your own whisky? At our new Distillery School, we will be hosting whisky blending sessions where you can release your inner master blender while discovering more about the history of this fantastic spirit.

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Something exciting is happening at our London Bridge store. With education at the heart of what we do, it was only a matter of time before we opened up our own Distillery School.⁠ We’re now hosting fun and interactive sessions digging down into how to make spirits with a chance to blend your own whisky

THE MACALLAN REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVER SPEY JOINS THIS SUMMER’S CALENDAR AT THE ESTATE – Scotch Whisky News

THE MACALLAN REFLECTIONS ON THE RIVER SPEY JOINS THIS SUMMER’S

CALENDAR AT THE ESTATE

The Macallan Estate has announced a remarkable new theatrical and musical experience to join its repertoire of performances this summer.

The Macallan Reflections on The River Spey shares vignettes of life at The Macallan Estate from centuries past, interweaving enchanting tales from The Macallan’s pioneering figures with music and enlightening conversation from one of Scotland’s most acclaimed classical guitarists, Matthew McAllister.

Matthew, who is from Glasgow and holds the post of Classical Guitar Lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, has been delighting audiences around the world with his insightful performances in a concert career spanning more than 20 years.

He is a highly accomplished musician with 10 critically acclaimed albums to his name, and has toured extensively throughout north and south America, Europe and Asia, both as a soloist and a chamber musician. Unfolding on the banks of the River Spey, this exclusive performance follows the inspiring life and times of Roderick Kemp, who took over The Macallan Distillery in 1892.

Theatre-goers can also delve into the real-life story of former managing director, Janet Harbinson, who was known as ‘Nettie’ and inspired The Spirit of 1926, The Macallan’s first biopic, which was released in November 2022.

The release of tickets for The Macallan Reflections on The River Spey follows the premier of The Macallan Pioneers, a theatrical journey which made its debut on Saturday 8 July.

Both theatre experiences are written by actress and voice artist Debora Weston, whose film credits include Patriot Games, Thunderbirds, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Launching on Friday 11 August and running until Sunday 27 August 2023 and taking place within The Macallan’s open-sided marquee on the banks of the River Spey, guests can enjoy select drams of The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky throughout the two-hour performance.

The Macallan Reflections on The River Spey is brought to life through the talents of professional actresses and actors.

Guitarist Matthew McAllister

Guitarist Matthew McAllister said:

“It’s a privilege to perform at The Macallan Estate this summer, and I’m thrilled to share our artistic collaboration with guests visiting from near and far. Having performed around the world, The Macallan Estate is truly a location like no other. The tranquil hills of Speyside have inspired me to curate the musical score for The Macallan Reflections on The River Spey, which pays tribute to bygone days in this beautiful part of Scotland.”

Stuart Cassells, General Manager at The Macallan Estate: “As the only single malt Scotch whisky distillery to tell the story of our rich heritage through live performance, we’re proud to unveil a new opportunity for guests to join us this summer, and learn more about the characters who have informed The Macallan’s  past and played a significant role in shaping our future.

“The Macallan Reflections on The River Spey is an exciting new event in our calendar, marrying the tales of quiet heroism and pioneering spirit for which The Macallan is renowned, with music and storytelling by the incredibly talented Matthew McAllister.”

Located amidst breath-taking natural landscapes in the heart of Speyside, The Macallan Estate is a world-leading hospitality destination.

Home to every bottle of The Macallan’s incomparable single malt whisky, the serene countryside estate offers much more than just a whisky experience, with fine-dining, private shopping and fishing all available on site.

The Macallan Reflections on The River Spey is priced at £100 per guest and is available to book for a limited period, running on select dates from Friday 11 August until Sunday 27 August 2023. All experiences must be booked in advance with The Macallan Estate.

To book The Macallan Reflections on The River Spey, visit HERE .

For further information, visit https://www.themacallan.com/ or contact estate@themacallan.com.

The Spey

About The Macallan 

Founded in 1824 on a plateau above the River Spey in north-east Scotland, The Macallan is renowned globally for its incomparable craftsmanship, creativity and innovation with each bottle of single malt whisky revealing its unique mastery of wood and spirit.

Social and environmental sustainability is at the heart of The Macallan, and as part of its commitment to establishing a positive legacy it revealed its award-winning new Distillery in 2018. Designed by internationally acclaimed architects, the building takes inspiration from the surrounding ancient Scottish hills and is located on The Macallan’s beautiful 485-acre Estate. To this day, the single greatest influence on The Macallan’s sought after portfolio of single malts is its sherry seasoned oak casks from which its whiskies derive their distinctive flavours, aromas and natural colour.

Crafted without compromise. Please savour The Macallan responsibly. 

About Janet Harbinson

Janet Harbinson, known as ‘Nettie’ is a remarkable figure in The Macallan’s history. In 1918, just months before the end of the First World War, her beloved husband Alexander, who had been running the distillery at the time, sadly passed.

Nettie was highly committed to the local community and following his death, she assumed control of the distillery as it was the best way to secure The Macallan for its employees and help the community. Through her passion and care for those around her and her dedication to craftsmanship, she kept the business afloat and helped to rebuild the local area.

Without setting out to do so, she also crafted The Macallan Fine & Rare 1926, which achieved legendary status after it fetched £1.5m at Sotheby’s in 2019. Several years on, it continues to be the world’s most valuable bottle of wine or spirit ever sold at auction. Its very existence is a direct legacy of Janet Harbinson’s commitment to doing the right thing for her family, the community and The Macallan.

About Matthew McAllister

Widely regarded as one of the most exciting and talented guitarists in Europe, Matthew has been delighting audiences worldwide with his insightful performances and effortless presentation for more than a decade.

Matthew has performed at major venues around the world such as The Concertgebouw Amsterdam; The Purcell Room & St Martin in the Fields, London; Teatro Britanico, Lima; The Sage, Gateshead; Cenart, Mexico City; Caesars Palace, Las Vegas; Eugene O’Neil Theater in San Jose, and Dom Armije in Sarajevo. Matthew has toured extensively throughout North and South America, Canada, Europe and Asia both as a soloist and chamber musician, and has also produced an extensive discography with Baros Records.

Matthew holds the posts of Classical Guitar Lecturer at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and is the Director of the Classical Guitar Retreat.

Multi-award-winning Highland Distillery, Tomatin, Crowned Best Whisky in the World – Scotch Whisky News

Multi-award-winning Highland distillery, Tomatin, crowned best whisky in the world 

Tomatin’s 36 Year Old single malt has been named ‘Best in Show’ in the whisky category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2023, officially making it one of the best whiskies in the world.

The SFWSC is a prestigious international contest, where leading figures from the industry come together to judge spirits from the finest producers in the world.

‘Best in Show’ is the highest honour of the event, where one whisky is crowned out of thousands of entries after winning in its category which Tomatin’s 36 Year Old was awarded for ‘Best Single Malt Scotch’.

Judges praised the distillery for its continued dedication to its craft and superior skills in cask maturation with esteemed whisky journalist and SFWSC judge, Joseph V Micallef, saying “without a doubt, this is one of the world’s greatest Scotch whiskies”.

It is the second time the 36 Year Old has been awarded the accolade after previously being recognised in 2017.

Released in 2015, with 1,200 bottles released globally every year, Tomatin’s 36 Year Old is a whisky of incredible complexity. Matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, this smooth and creamy dram offers a mixture of aromas including baked fruits and leather balsam, toffee, walnut, and crystallised ginger.

Bottled at 45.1% ABV cask strength, natural colour and non-chill filtered, it is priced at £1,200 and comes displayed in a premium wooden box with a numbered certificate for each custodian.

Tomatin’s recognition in the industry and amongst consumers continues to grow globally. In 2022, the distillery was awarded ‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Last month, Tomatin revealed it has received 10 accolades at the initial SFWSC judging, with the 36 Year Old also taking home a Double Gold award.

Graham Eunson, Master Distiller at Tomatin Distillery, said:

“This is a truly fantastic milestone for the Tomatin Distillery, especially for everyone in our team who works so hard to produce, promote and honour the finest Highland Scotch, day in and day out.

“Our 36 Year Old single malt is a really special dram. A marriage of casks, a refill hogshead and an Oloroso sherry butt, gives us a remarkably smooth yet complex whisky that keeps you intrigued with lively top notes of peach, apricot, honeydew melon and mango which bring vibrancy to this rich and warming expression.

“We know how many eyes of the world are on the results from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition every year, so it’s a real pleasure to be honoured with this recognition which we hope encourages many more people to explore the magic of Tomatin and the Scottish Highlands which we are lucky to call home.” 

Stephen Bremner, Managing Director at Tomatin Distillery, added:

“This is a phenomenal win for us and a real testament to the hard work of every member of the Tomatin team involved in the production of our 36 Year Old. To be recognised by such a prestigious organisation at this international level and out of so many other fantastic brands is a huge accomplishment for the business.”

Tomatin’s origins date back to the 15th century, with the first formal distillery established in 1897. Passing through generations of craftspeople working at Tomatin, many for their entire lives, the distillery is embedded in the community. Today Tomatin is renowned for its collection of smooth and elegant whiskies.

Available globally, the Tomatin 36 Year Old can be purchased from https://tomatin.com/our-whisky/prestige/36-year-old/.

Tasting notes:

  • Nose: Lively top notes of peach, apricot, honeydew melon and mango bring a vibrancy to this rich and warming expression. Layers of sherry-driven aromas like demerara sugar, polished wood and treacle toffee add a huge amount of depth with enticing spices of nutmeg and cinnamon. A perfect synergy of well-aged bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry butts.
  • Palate: Initially very soft with fruity tones of guava, apple and apricot developing into increasingly intense waves of dried fruit, dark chocolate, gingerbread, and salted caramel. The depth offered on the nose continues to deliver notes of spice.
  • Finish: Long, alternating between sweet tropical fruits and drying winter spices.

Tomatin is located in the Scottish Highlands (near Inverness) and is famous for its portfolio of soft and mellow whiskies, including a core range, a limited-edition range, and a premium archive range (prices range from £35 – £17,500). Tomatin Single Malt is owned by Japanese company Takara Shuzo International: https://www.takara-intl.co.jp/en/

Tomatin has been dedicated to protecting its craft, its environment and particularly its community, which is at the very heart of the brand. Many of the craftspeople working on site have been doing so their entire working lives – all working towards producing a wide range of single malts, beloved across the world.

In 2022, Tomatin launched its new brand platform, ‘To What Matters’ – designed to remind people about the important things in life. ‘To What Matters’ is the latest chapter in the brand’s evolution; a positive call to arms that represents the spiritual DNA of Tomatin – a human belief in what’s truly important in life. The significant moments.

Recognition of the Highland distillery’s craftsmanship continues to grow globally.  In 2022, Tomatin was awarded ‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Later that year, it was recognised as ‘Sustainable Distillery of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2023, in recognition of its continued contribution to sustainably at the distillery.

In 2023, Tomatin’s Legacy single malt, part of the core range, was awarded Gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. It also took home seven awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC), while Cù Bòcan, which is produced at the distillery in limited batches every winter, took home three. In June 2023, Tomatin’s 36 Year Old single malt was recognised as ‘Best in Show’ at the SFWSC, officially making it one of the best whiskies in the world.

Win a £400 Tobermory bundle 🥃 – The Whisky Shop News

Win an incredible box of Tobermory treats…

Tobermory is the latest feature in our Golden Dram giveaway. We have collaborated to put togther an incredible prize with a bundle of Tobermory delights: Tobermory 12 & 21 Year Old, Ledaig 10 & 18 Year Old, and plus others.. Purchase any 70cl from the Tobermory Distillery range to enter. Closes 31st July – get involved now!

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Win! Fettercairn VIP Dining Experience at The Gannet Glasgow – The Whisky Shop News

Win a special meal at The Gannet Glasgow

Buy any bottle from the Fettercairn range for the chance to win a trip to the highly-acclaimed Glasgow restaurant, The Gannet. Enjoy a five-course tasting menu, inspired by Fettercairn, accompanied with paired wines and three drams, as well as an overnight stay in the city & UK travel.

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Giveaway: Fettercairn x The Gannet

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Win A Special Meal at The Gannet Glasgow

Fettercairn and The Gannet share a passion for local sourcing and partnering with their local communities. At Fettercairn, the next 100 years are more important than the last with a commitment to the future through the founding of the 200 Club, meaning for generations to come, every golden ear of barley used in the making of Fettercairn will be harvested from fields within a 50-mile radius of the distillery, grown by local farmers. At The Gannet, a seasonally changing multi-course menu is inspired by a network of small artisan producers, foragers and farmers to create a distinctly modern Scottish fine dining experience.

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Maltstock 2023 – Whisky Gathering News

Relaxed new names

Maltstock is getting nearer! Just 10 weeks until the start of our 14th edition! With just a few tickets left, there’s still time to join the relaxed whisky fun. But please do not wait too long. You can get relaxed and get your tickets here: https://www.maltstock.com/shop

Maltstock program

Soon we will have our full program online. Please keep an eye om our Facebook page and newsletter for updates. We have already communicated some very exciting names that will be joining Maltstock this year, like Yumi from Chichibu and Iain, the master blender at Angus Dundee. Time to add a few more to the list!

Whisky Concerto

A name perhaps that doesn’t immediately ring a bell with everyone, but that will for sure be different after this Maltstock. We love the whisky Concerto team! And we’re very happy these relaxed people will come to Maltstock.

They are a relatively new independent bottler, based in Hong Kong. Apparently, concerto means gathering in Italian. How fitting. We have had the great pleasure of meeting Winnie, Richard and Michael a couple of times at various whisky fairs (Boy they travel).

Not only are they fun, relaxed and true whisky enthusiasts, they also bring excellent whisky every time! Be sure to visit one of their tastings at Maltstock. More on whisky concerto here: https://whiskyconcerto.com/

Milk & Honey

These Israeli hardly need any introduction anymore. Earlier this year they even won the single malt world’s best award at the Whisky Awards. And with a very relaxed welcome dram by Milk & Honey the past two editions, we have had first had experience in how good their whisky is.

Rumor has it there might be another (very, very) limited Maltstock edition this year. Watch this space. This year Jonny, who works in the production at the distillery, will come over and tell you all about their wonderful distillery and give you a taste of the relaxed Milk & Honey whisky.

As always, Maltstock not only provides great food, excellent tastings, but above very relaxed people! We hope to see you all in September.

Have a wonderfully relaxed day!

Bob, Klaas, Stan & Teun

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Three New Tour Areas Revealed at The Scotch Whisky Experience – Scotch Whisky News

Three New Tour Areas Revealed at

The Scotch Whisky Experience

 

Susan Morrison, Chief Executive of The Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience has revealed three new immersive tour areas which will open to the public in mid-July.

Visitors will be transported to a peaceful Highland glen, leaving the bustle of Edinburgh’s vibrant Royal Mile behind them. Beautiful immersive technology creates a tranquil introduction to the elements and ingredients that shape the spirit. This is “Origins”. Famous for our “four seasons in one day” visitors can discover the secret of how the landscape enriches the soft Scottish water and undulating barley fields turn from green to gold before the grains are harvested.

From the Origins we move to “The Art of Whisky Making”, where visitors will discover how single malt Scotch whisky is made.  Mixing an enchanting kinetic sculpture with fascinating media, the distilling process can be seen from inside and out. The process is visualised in a way never seen before, embodying the art of whisky making.

The pure new spirit moves to “Maturation”.  Seated inside the cask visitors will witness the charring, firing and filling, allowing for a unique and magical view of how the cask changes the character of the whisky as the years tick past.

The three new immersive areas form part of the full tour experience. Setting the scene for how single malt Scotch is produced, before discovering the whisky producing regions, the art of blending, and tasting a dram in one of the world’s largest Scotch whisky collections.

Susan Morrison, Chief Executive of The Scotch Whisky Experience, said “We are so excited to share the new experience with our visitors. This is the culmination of three year’s hard work by our passionate team. The immersive storytelling and brilliant technology within the tour will offer visitors a real insight into Scotch whisky.”

Following three years of careful planning, the new experiences have replaced the “barrel ride”. The Scotch Whisky Experience has combined technologies in an exciting new way, not yet seen at a visitor attraction in the UK.

The story of whisky production has been brought to life. It will entertain and enchant new generations of whisky lovers discovering whisky for the first time.

The July launch of the new tour at The Scotch Whisky Experience will ensure even more visitors learn about the extraordinary world of Scotland’s whisky heritage.

“The maturation process is highly complex but this portrays it perfectly.”

Richard Paterson, Master Blender, Whyte and Mackay 

“There is nowhere you can see how whisky matures like this.”

Sandy Hyslop, Master Blender, Pernod Ricard 

“This newest addition to Edinburgh’s tourist attractions continues our mission of showcasing Scotland’s national drink in a very contemporary, modern way.”

Malcolm Leask, Managing Director, International Beverage and Chairman of The Scotch Whisky Experience

NOTES ~ The Scotch Whisky Experience                                                                               

The Scotch Whisky Experience has been sharing the delights of Scotch whisky to a global audience of 8.5 million visitors for more than 35 years and is one of Edinburgh’s five-star attractions.

The new tour experience is included in our Silver, Gold and Platinum whisky tours.

The Scotch Whisky Experience is a five-star visitor attraction, where visitors learn about all aspects of Scotch whisky, situated on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. As well as tours and tastings, guests can purchase whisky and souvenirs in the shop or enjoy a meal at the Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar.

The Scotch Whisky Experience is also home to one of the largest whisky collections in the world, The Diageo Claive Vidiz Scotch Whisky Collection.

The Experience is available in 20 languages with family-friendly and tailored tours and is fully wheelchair accessible.

Open daily with tours available from 10:00 – 17:00

(extended hours at weekends and high season)

Tours range from £21.00 per person and are available to book online at: www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk

The Whisky Lounge ‘2024 Festival Tickets On Sale Now’ – Scotch Whisky News

Happy Monday 

Summer is here hurrah! and to celebrate we are happy to announce the first two confirmed festivals of 2024 are now on sale!

Newcastle – 24th February 2024
Edinburgh – 15th June 2024 

We have had a lot going on here at TWL HQ, what with organising events here, and Eddie, our Founder’s adventures in Japan, helping open Karuizawa Distillers’ first distillery, Komoro, on 23rd July 2023.

We, like just about everyone else, are feeling the pinch right now. Our costs have more than doubled from 2022 to 2023. In spite of this we are still offering you, our loyal Whisky Loungers some great early bird ticket offers.

Two Standard entry tickets for just £45

So that’s your entry into the event, a glass and 3 hours and 45 minutes of sampling .

Two ‘Enhanced’ tickets for just £60

That’s your entry into the event, a glass and 3 hours and 45 minutes of sampling plus two free cocktails each.
This offer is only available for a limited time.

Two VIP tickets for just £90

This is a steal and we are totally taking advantage of Eddie being in Japan and asleep when this email hits your inbox…

The VIP tickets include all of the above plus a masterclass, 2 dream drams, 2 cocktails each and TWL merch. These tickets are normally £95 each, so that is literally less than half price.

Saturday 24th February 2024

Newcastle Civic Centre,
Barras Bridge,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QH

This is just the best way to start our festival year in 2024, with the fantastic people of the Toon!

If you haven’t been before (or even if you have!), you will be delighted with the range of new whiskies on show. We pride ourselves on being a home for the whisky newbie and expert alike, but also a platform for new distilleries to connect with potential new fans.It is important to us that everyone who comes along is made to feel part of our ‘whisky family’.

We have some limited and ridiculously good value tickets available, from just £45 for a pair of tickets!

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Saturday 15th June 2024

The Assembly Rooms
54 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2LR

Yes it’s definitely the 15th June 2024, I double-checked the contract myself!

We love Edinburgh. A little known fact is that we do our Edinburgh Festival, every year on the Saturday before Father’s Day. This is so our Founder, Eddie Ludlow, can get to have Father’s Day in one of his favourite cities in the world.

Added to that, we’re once again in The Assembly Rooms, and what a privilege it is to hold our festival in such a grand and beautiful venue and city!

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Saturday 4th November 2023
St. Mary’s Church
NG1 1HN
12-4pm

Early-bird tickets now on sale!

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COMING TO A CITY NEAR YOU…

There are still tickets available on tickets for all of these, but they won’t last!
Just click on the banner of the festival you’d like to attend!

CLICK HERE FOR INFO AND TICKETS

GATEHEAD WHISKY NEWS

Why not check out news on the whisky world’s latest and greatest, from our very own Gateshead correspondent, Connas? He’s been doing his usual research into the good stuff, so you don’t have to! Follow the link below for this week’s edition.

READ HERE

That’s it for now, more soon, I promise, but I hope to see you at one of our events very soon!

Slàinte!

Amanda & Eddie
The Whisky Lounge Team

GLENALLACHIE DISTILLERY’S VISITOR CENTRE UNDERGOES SIGNIFICANT UPGRADE – Scotch Whisky News

GLENALLACHIE DISTILLERY’S VISITOR CENTRE

UNDERGOES SIGNIFICANT UPGRADE

The Speyside-based single malt producer unveils new and improved

visitor attraction, including plush bar and tasting lounge

Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie today reveals major upgrades to its visitor centre as it gears up for the high season.

Winner of Visitor Attraction of the Year (Icons of Whisky Scotland, 2022), the site opened to the public for the very first time in April 2019 with a retail shop, small tasting room and limited tour programme.

Having amassed over 225 5-star reviews across Trip Advisor and Google since then, and achieving a coveted Travellers’ Choice award last year, visitors can now enjoy a brand-new, state-of-the-art whisky bar and tasting lounge.

Independently owned by legendry Scotch whisky maker Billy Walker, the distillery is located near Aberlour in the world-renowned Speyside region and boasts a full production area as well as 16 on-site warehouses.

The £600,000 investment sees a former engineering workshop be transformed to house a whisky bar; tasting lounge; extra toilets, including disabled facilities; and substantial outdoor seating space with incredible uninterrupted views of Ben Rinnes.

The whisky bar will offer a range of The GlenAllachie Distillers Company’s whiskies, offered in single measures or as a flight, as well as mixers and locally made soft drink options.

As part of the distillery’s sustainability efforts, the new space will be heated using excess heat energy from the stillhouse: the room where distilling takes place. Electric vehicle charging points have also been installed for visitor use.

Along with the expansion, The GlenAllachie’s Visitor Centre team has doubled over the last 12 months to cater for accelerating demand and footfall since recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.

The company appointed Tracy Sellar as Visitor Centre Manager in 2022 to oversee its upgrading and upscaling, as well as the ongoing strategic running of The GlenAllachie’s brand home.

The extended tour offering now consists of three experiences:

  • The GlenAllachie Experience (1 hour, £25 per person) – a journey through the production process ending at the tasting room to enjoy four whiskies.
  • The Premium Experience (1 hour 15 minutes, £35 per person) – a tour of the production area, including a detailed discussion of our innovative cask management policy, followed by a tutored tasting of four premium whiskies.
  • The Connoisseurs Tour (2 hours, £60 per person) – running every Thursday afternoon, the experience is aimed at ‘whisky geeks’ who want an in-depth tour, including a warehouse visit, before enjoying a tasting of five of our finest drams.

A maximum of ten people are welcome on each tour to retain The GlenAllachie’s admired personal approach, best reflecting its brand values.

The distillery plans to further expand its visitor experience offering once the whisky bar is fully up and running.

Commenting on the expansion, Sellar shares:

“We’re thrilled to unveil our expanded Visitor Centre at The GlenAllachie Distillery after months of planning and preparation. As a team, we identified a gap in our offering: the option to enjoy a dram or flight without the need to join a tour.

“The new whisky bar, between the indoor and outdoor space, allows for an impressive capacity of 100 people at any one time. As we continue to expand as a visitor attraction, we look forward to a busy summer season with more experiences to offer our guests.”

The distillery shop offers a number of bottlings exclusively available to its visitors:

  • Hand-filled 17-year-old Oloroso Butt #901048 Single Cask Single Malt – £218
  • Hand-filled 10-year-old Recioto Della Valpolicella Barrique #804071 Single Cask Single Malt – £101
  • Distillery Exclusive 13-year-old Oloroso Matured Single Malt – £75

The GlenAllachie is hosting a launch event for the whisky bar and tasting lounge on Thursday 13th July 2023 from 17:30 – 19:30, open to all, which will showcase the new space, with drams and nibbles on offer.

The GlenAllachie Visitor Centre is currently open every day from 10:00-17:00 for the summer season (April – October). Tours can be booked through their website, while the new whisky bar operates on a walk-in basis.

Further information on the distillery and company can be found at www.theglenallachie.com

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