Speyburn Distillery to offer regular visitor tours in future
Insights into production and warehouse will be provided from 1 August
Whisky lovers travelling to Scotland can add another destination to their itinerary from 1 August: The Speyburn Distillery will offer regular visitor tours. The distillery is located not far from the village of Rothes, which is ideal for anyone planning a trip through Speyside.
Until now, a sign saying "Sorry, visitors by appointment only" indicated that public tours were not offered. After the experiences at the last Speyside Whisky Festival, where the tickets for the special tours offered for the first time were sold out within a few hours and after which the distillery was awarded the "Best New Event" award, it was decided to offer regular insights into the production and maturation of Speyburn whisky in the future.
126 years of distillery history
Distillery Manager Euan Henderson said: “There is something very special about the setting and atmosphere at Speyburn, perhaps because it’s quite a hidden distillery and one that has gone about the business of making award-winning drams that are loved the world over in a very quiet and modest way. But now it’s time to let the world in and we couldn’t be more excited. There’s no artifice about the visitor experience we have created. This will be a true taste of Speyside distillery life that will offer an accessible and enjoyable experience for all. This is about the people who make our whiskies welcoming guests into our home to share a taste of Speyburn single malts and the stories and secrets of how they are made. There’s 126 years of previously unseen distilling history here just waiting to be discovered in the heart of Speyside – so make sure you don’t miss tour slot on one of our tours this summer.”
Tickets for the tours already available to book online
Visitor tours are offered Wednesday to Saturday at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Tickets cost €20 per person (€10 for children aged 12-17). A maximum of 10 people will take part in a tour, which lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes.
You can book the tour and tasting online here on the distillery's homepage.
About the contents of the tour, the distillery says: "Immerse yourself in the rich history of our distillery and marvel at the Old Drum Maltings, a testament to our proud heritage since the early 1900s. Witness firsthand the meticulous process of whisky-making, using the pristine waters of the Granty Burn to craft our exceptional whisky. Conclude your tour with a visit to our warehouse to learn about the maturation process and experience a tantalizing tasting of our Speyburn range. As a keepsake, you'll receive a complimentary Glencairn glass to cherish."
Image: Speyburn Distillery
