Speyburn distillery in Rothes to open to the public after 126 years
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ONE of Speyside’s most picturesque distilleries will open to the public permanently after the success of its first ever public opening at this year’s Spirit of Speyside Festival.
The new visitor experience at Speyburn Distillery will give whisky lovers the chance to enjoy an authentic, behind-the-scenes experience of Speyside distilling life.
After 126 years making award-winning single malt whiskies behind closed doors, the Rothes distillery will open permanently to visitors from August 1.
Booking is now open via Speyburn’s website for the distillery’s three daily tours, which will run every week from Tuesdays through to Saturdays.
The milestone decision to unlock the distillery gates follows the success of several special one-off events during the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival earlier this year, during which the distillery team were delighted when tickets sold out within 12 hours.
In addition to the positive feedback received, Speyburn secured the ‘Best New Event’ award at the festival.
Up until now, Speyburn fans have not had the chance to see behind the scenes and discover first-hand how this award-winning single malt is made.
The new tours will offer this opportunity and provide a genuine experience and tasting of one of Speyside’s best kept secrets.
Guests can look forward to an exploratory 1 hour 45 minute-long tour around the distillery, which is tucked away in a beautiful leafy glen on the edge of Rothes near Aberlour.
Euan Henderson, Speyburn Distillery manager, said: "There is something very special about the setting and atmosphere at Speyburn.
"Perhaps that is 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 is 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 your slot on one of our tours this summer."
