Distillery and Whisky News August 2020
Hello whisky lovers and welcome to our August edition of Distillery and Whisky News - we hope you and your families are all safe and well. Here at DistilleryTours Towers we've absolutely loved meeting up with friends at our local again - what a treat!
Because what is whisky for, if not to enjoy with others?
Whether that's with your nearest and dearest at your favourite watering hole, at a distillery hearing all about the whisky from the experts themselves, or even just cosied up on the couch with your cat! Although maybe save the whisky for yourself on that one...
It's a sentiment shared by Iain Allan, who we interview in our August podcast - have a listen below. And let us know how you've been getting on too - how have you coped during lockdown, and how has it been for you meeting up again? Long may it last!
DistilleryTours Podcast - Glen Moray
Iain Allan
This month we spoke to Iain Allan, Visitor Centre Manager and Global Brand Ambassador at the Glen Moray Distillery in Elgin.
Iain tells us how the whisky has changed over the years, what he’d like to see change in the industry, and an amusing if slightly scary story about the history of the Distillery and its proximity to the old site of Elgin’s public hangings.
If you enjoyed hearing about the Glen Moray Distillery and would like to try a bottle of their finest whisky, we’re delighted to say that their Visitor Centre and shop are now open, and the Distillery is offering tastings – please do book in advance.
Find out more about the Glen Moray Distillery, their tours and their whisky, at DistilleryTours.scot.
Venue of the month: SMWS at 28 Queen Street
Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen St, Edinburgh
With breathtaking views over the waters of the Firth of Forth, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society at 28 Queen Street in Edinburgh is an impressive four-storey Georgian building, with a suite of modern and elegant rooms.
Their stunning new Members’ Lounge takes pride of place on the first floor, where the Dining Room and sample room previously were. They now have two areas for members, increasing their capacity and introducing a new bar with more than 230 Society bottlings.
What was previously their Members’ Room on the second floor is now the magnificent Spirit Safe, a sumptuous but airy room which will be used as an extension of the Members’ Room on busy nights. The Spirit Safe can be used as a private dining room for up to 40 guests and we’ll also use it to host larger member tasting events.
In addition, the new Pip Hills Room is at the top of 28 Queen Street and has a dual function, both as a private dining room for up to 30 guests, and as an additional space for members with a big screen to show major sports events.
Find out more about the SMWS, their whisky and their dining, at DistilleryTours.scot.
Distillery of the Month: Aberlour
Aberlour Distillery
From its magical location alongside the River Spey, Aberlour is a small and intimate distillery that holds a special place in the hearts of many malt lovers. Now open again to the public and we're delighted to say they are offering two tastings - both lasting around an hour and with advanced booking essential.
Their Fleming Flight Tasting is a special treat for the connoisseur, with a relaxed tutored sampling of the best of the best - six of the most acclaimed Aberlour expressions in their fabulous tasting room.
The Speyside Collection Tasting focuses on Aberlour and features an array of whiskies from their sister distilleries across Speyside, with the emphasis being on the rare and exclusive. Here you will find single cask editions, cask strengths and few surprises.
Find out more about the Aberlour Distillery on their dedicated page on the DistilleryTours.scot website.
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