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Comedian Iain Stirling invites cult show MTV Cribs to explore his dream Speyside home – Glenlivet Distillery


By Lorna Thompson

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GLENLIVET Distillery gets the MTV Cribs treatment in a new episode of the cult classic show released today.

Scottish comedian and voice of Love Island Iain Stirling takes viewers on a tour of his "dream crib" – The Glenlivet’s revamped Speyside home.

Iconic US show MTV Cribs originated on the channel in the early 2000s and featured tours of celebrities' homes.

The new episode offers an exclusive tour of the Glenlivet’s "neat" new home – including its indoor barley fields and the all-important Still Room, where distillation takes place or, as Iain describes it, "sorcery at its finest".

Iain discovers the brand's unique heritage in his own inimitable style.

He introduces a few Glenlivet figures along the way, including "the oracle", master distiller Alan Winchester, who he attempts to catch out in a quick-fire round of tricky questions.

At one point he has to halt an MTV crew member from helping himself to a dram.

The Glenlivet's master distiller, Alan Winchester, with Iain Stirling.
The Glenlivet's master distiller, Alan Winchester, with Iain Stirling.
Comedian Iain Stirling peeks inside a fridge at Glenlivet Distillery.
Comedian Iain Stirling peeks inside a fridge at Glenlivet Distillery.

And, of course, it wouldn’t be an episode of MTV Cribs without a peek inside the fridge.

The Glenlivet unveiled its reworked visitor centre in June after 18 months of extensive renovations and investment from parent company Chivas Brothers.

Iain described the centre as "a whole new way to experience whisky".

He said: "Being a huge fan of whisky meant it was an absolute honour to be given the key to The Glenlivet’s newly refurbished home.

"It is such a beautiful place, so rich in history and Scottish charm, that I just had to invite MTV Cribs to check it out.

"From start to finish, the distillery takes you on an adventure into the mystery and intrigue that shrouds the original Speyside single malt."

The episode is available to view on The Glenlivet website as well as Iain's Instagram and MTV's YouTube channel from today.


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