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As The
Cabrach Distillery prepares for launch
in the heartland of Scotch malt whisky
they are offering you the chance to be
part of it as well as launching 'The
Feering', the first instalment in a
trilogy of rare expressions curated by
Master of Malt, Alan Winchester.
Set to open its doors this summer, a new
Speyside single malt Scotch whisky
distillery is poised to rejuvenate a
remote corner of north-east Scotland,
reaching a significant milestone with
the arrival of its new stills.
The Cabrach Distillery represents the
revival of authentic Cabrach whisky
after a slumber of over 170 years,
serving as the cornerstone of The
Cabrach Trust's ambitious regeneration
masterplan for the region.
As a pioneering social enterprise and
the inaugural Community Interest Company
of its kind, The Cabrach Distillery aims
to distil, mature, and bottle a single
malt Scotch whisky renowned for its
unparalleled provenance and prestige.
Given the distillery's distinctive
purpose and limited production scale,
bottles of The Cabrach whisky are
expected to be rare and highly coveted.
Situated on the rugged fringe of
Speyside, The Cabrach boasts a unique
blend of highland geography, rich
cultural heritage, and a resilient
community spirit, imbuing the area with
an unmistakable sense of identity. With
a history steeped in illicit distilling,
The Cabrach has played a pivotal role in
shaping modern whisky production
practices and traditions that extend far
beyond Speyside. Despite once being home
to over 1,000 residents, depopulation
and decline have reduced the population
to fewer than 100 individuals today.
Operating as a purpose-led and
community-owned establishment, the
distillery aims to uphold the highest
social and environmental standards,
generating 12 full-time jobs and
offering 50 volunteering opportunities.
All future profits will be legally
mandated to support the Trust's ongoing
regeneration initiatives, ensuring the
sustained progress of its vision for the
area.
Jonathan Christie, Chief Executive
Officer of The Cabrach Trust, said: "The
Cabrach is renowned for its role in the
birth of malt whisky and completion of
The Cabrach Distillery will contribute
to a tale of renewal like no other.
Whisky distilleries are so often the
lungs of rural communities, and our new
distillery will anchor our regeneration
vision, creating much-needed permanent,
skilled employment whilst attracting
thousands of visitors to this special
place, who will be able to discover the
area’s rich history, heritage, and
natural beauty."
Nestled within the heart of Inverharroch
Farm, The Cabrach Distillery takes pride
of place amidst meticulously restored
19th-century stone steadings, set to
host a café and heritage centre.
Renowned coppersmiths, Forsyths, hailing
from nearby Rothes, have crafted the
copper stills, which have now been
transported to The Cabrach, overseeing
all major construction aspects.
In a groundbreaking move within the
whisky industry, The Cabrach Trust
forged a distinctive partnership with
Forsyths, inclusive of a generous
philanthropic contribution. In
recognition of this invaluable support,
the Trust will immortalise Forsyths as a
founding partner alongside the Ethos
Foundation and Bently Foundation, both
of whom have provided significant
backing for the project. Further
financial support has been secured from
Highlands & Islands Enterprise and the
Scottish Government.
Forsyths Chairman, Richard Forsyth OBE,
said: "We are honoured to use our
decades of expertise in helping to build
some of the finest distilleries in the
world to support The Cabrach Trust in
realising its innovative vision for The
Cabrach Distillery.
"The unique location, famed for the
vital part it played in Scotland’s malt
whisky story, and the distillery’s
unique status as a Community Interest
Company, which will directly benefit the
local Moray community we share, were the
main draws for us to become involved and
support the project as much as
possible."
In anticipation of its opening, The
Cabrach Distillery has introduced The
Cabrach Collective, a select community
of founding champions embarking on the
journey to revive the long-lost craft of
whisky making in The Cabrach. Limited to
a symbolic 1,849 members, paying homage
to the historic steadings that have
graced Inverharroch since 1849, The
Collective offers an exclusive
opportunity to partake in this revival.
Membership entails access to an
exclusive range of bottling's,
highlighted by the inaugural release of
The Cabrach single malt whisky—the very
essence of the distillery's heritage.
Additionally, members will enjoy The
Feering series, comprising three
exquisite Speyside blended malt
whiskies, and gain privileged access to
future Collective-only distillery
releases for annual purchase, alongside
a host of other benefits. Membership is
priced at £1,245 per person.
Furthermore, The Cabrach Distillery has
unveiled its debut whisky offering: The
Feering. Named after the 'feering', the
initial furrow ploughed to guide
subsequent efforts, this premier release
marks the first instalment in a trilogy
of rare expressions meticulously curated
by Master of Malt, Alan Winchester. The
Feering Early Harvest edition is an
exceptional blended malt, crafted by
marrying single casks generously donated
by four local Speyside distilleries
surrounding The Cabrach. Limited to a
mere 6,000 bottles worldwide, The
Feering Early Harvest is priced at an
RRSP of £75 GBP / $95 USD and is
available for purchase from
The Whisky Shop
and select local retailers.
Alan Winchester, Master of Malt at The
Cabrach Distillery, said: "Ahead of the
opening of the distillery we are proud
to launch The Cabrach Collective, an
opportunity for whisky enthusiasts to
join us on this remarkable journey and
play a vital part in restoring a proud
community like few others. One of the
key member benefits is The Feering,
which has been created for the sole
purpose of beginning the regeneration of
this special place in Scotland’s malt
whisky story.
"Across our series of three, each
expression will offer whisky lovers a
different flavour experience and we are
excited to share The Feering Early
Harvest, a beautifully mellow, yet
sprightly dram. A dram that reflects the
whisky making mastery the Cabrach was
once famed for in the 1800s, combining a
pervading warmth akin to the fabled
hospitality of the area."
In August of this year, The Cabrach
Distillery will achieve a significant
milestone with its inaugural
distillation. Following this momentous
event, the untamed spirit of The Cabrach
will be carefully placed into select
casks, embarking on a patient journey of
maturation that will ultimately lead to
the revival and release of The Cabrach
single malt whisky.
Established as a registered charity in
2013, The Cabrach Trust was founded with
the mission to preserve the rich
cultural heritage of The Cabrach and
safeguard its remote community. Under
the leadership of Grant Gordon OBE, the
Trust has spearheaded a community-driven
regeneration initiative, which includes
the development of projects such as the
historic distillery and heritage centre.
For more information about The Cabrach
Distillery or to join The Cabrach
Collective, please visit
www.thecabrach.com.
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