Distillery and Whisky News June 2025 - Glengoyne
Hello whisky lovers, and welcome to our June edition of Distillery and Whisky News.
Summer has arrived, and Scotland’s distilleries are coming to life with the buzz of visitors, ready to share their rich stories, time-honoured traditions, and, of course, some exceptional drams. Whether you’re planning your first whisky adventure or your next one, our Plan Your Trip page is packed with itineraries to help you make the most of the season.
And don’t forget that Father’s Day is just around the corner on 15th June. Explore our hand-picked selection of whisky gifts in the DistilleryTours online shop, perfect for showing a little appreciation with a big flavour.
Until next time...
Distillery Of The Month: Glengoyne Distillery
We're great believers of taking your time to savour every sip of whisky, so Glengoyne's processes are music to our ears, and our palates.
Before they even get to the whisky, they think long and hard about the casks it will mature in. They start by selecting their own oak from forests in northern Spain, insisting the wood is dried naturally by sun and air for three years. When the wood is ready, each hand-built cask is filled with sherry in Jerez in Spain, and left to absorb its rich colour and flavours for up to another three years.
Once emptied and delivered to the distillery – six years after they started their journey – the casks are then filled and over the next 10, 15 or 18 years the clear spirit takes on the rich gold, amber and copper tones naturally from the wood.
Not only that, but they dry their barley by air, and their bold flavours are the result of an equally bold pledge: to coax their spirit through the slowest whisky stills in Scotland. That's patience on an epic scale.
Treat yourself to the Collection Tour & Tasting where you will delve deeper into the whisky making process at the home of Scotland’s slowest stills and enjoy a tutored tasting of three whiskies from the Glengoyne Collection.
Find out more about Glengoyne Distillery at its dedicated pages on the DistilleryTours.scot website.
Venue of the Month: Aberturret Estate House
Hidden within the woodland area of The Hosh, and surrounded by elegant gardens overlooking the River Turret, Glenturret Distillery has recently introduced The Aberturret Estate House – a 19th century Dower house, formerly owned by the Murray Clan - which is now available as a private hideaway solely for exclusive use.
With six bedrooms, accommodating 12 guests, nestled in the picturesque heart of rural Perthshire, the Aberturret Estate House seamlessly blends the allure of country living with the refinement of a luxurious retreat.
The Aberturret Estate House offers guests of The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant a relaxing overnight experience and is within walking distance of The Glenturret Distillery and public walking routes.
Find out more about Aberturret Estate House on its dedicated page at the DistilleryTours website.
Tour of the Month: Rosebank Discovered
A rare opportunity to taste a double gold medal-winning aged Rosebank whisky and to discover the story behind the ‘King of the Lowlands’. This experience also includes a full guided tour of the Rosebank Distillery, and a dram of Highland Single Malt from Glengoyne.
You start in one of the oldest parts of the distillery, with the story of the distillery's return beamed onto the ancient walls around you. From there, a guided tour through the tun room, still house and warehouse, where you’ll witness every step of the unique whisky-making process.
The highlight of this tour is the tutored tastings of the Rosebank 32 Year Old legacy expression. Recently awarded the highest accolade, receiving double gold in the 2025 International World Spirits Competition. The tasting will conclude with a Glengoyne 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt.
Find out more about all of Rosebank Distillery's tours on its dedicated page at the DistilleryTours website.
Date With A Dram: Strathisla Distillery
For June's Date With A Dram competition we've teamed up with Strathisla Distillery to offer you the chance to win a bottle of their 10 Year Old Single Malt.
Competition Time
To be in with a chance of winning a bottle of Strathisla's 10 Year Old simply follow DistilleryTours.scot on Facebook or Instagram and share our 'Date with a Dram' post dated 1 June. The lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced in our July newsletter!
Congratulations to Denise from Edinburgh who won May's competition - a bottle of Bladnoch's Vinaya.
You must be 18 years old or over to enter. Please note, will never approach you for your credit card details or personal information, send you friend requests or ask you to click on a link. Please stay safe online and remember to drink responsibly.
DistilleryTours Podcast: Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery
In the June episode of the distillerytours.scot podcast we speak to Mike McGinty, Brand Home Ambassador for Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery.
Mike shares the fascinating story behind Aberfeldy, the only distillery ever built by the legendary Dewar family. As pioneers in the art of blending, the Dewars chose this site for its perfect combination of heritage, railway access and a remarkably pure water source.
Malt of the Month: Single Cask Edition 2008 Orange Wine
For our Malt of the Month we learn more about Tullibardine Distillery's Single Cask Edition 2008 Orange Wine.
Tullibardine Distillery's fifth Single Cask Edition in the series is a stunningly unique 2008 Orange Wine Cask Finish. This intriguing cask delivers, aside from an incredible sunset hue, honeyed tropical fruit, balanced with lighter floral notes that marries perfectly with the signature Tullibardine profile, for a very special dram indeed.
Perfect Serve: Glenfiddich 12
The Perfect Serve will titillate your tastebuds with a delicious whisky cocktail featured every month...
This month's Perfect Serve is Glenfiddich 12 - neat or on the rocks! The 12 Year Old is Glenfiddich's original and definitive whisky. Always matured in Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks for at least 12 years. Always married in oak tuns for depth and balance.
Don't Forget Father's Day!
It's Father's Day on 15th June and if you are looking for a fantastic gift idea then let us help you. Our fantastic t-shirts are made from organic cotton and boast eye-catching designs and slogans that whisky-mad dads will love.
Dad's not a t-shirt fan? No bother, how about one of our quality hip flasks or cufflinks? Head to our online shop now, to make your choice and make dad a happy man this Father's Day.
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