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Speyburn
distillery is set to open its doors to
the public during the Speyside Whisky
Festival for the first time in its 125
year history.
There are not many distilleries in
Scotland these days that don't open
there doors to the lucrative
visitor/tourist market but Speyburn
distillery in Speyside is one of them
but that is about to change, albeit just
for a few days, as Speyburn distillery
is set to open its doors for the first
time during it 125 year history during
the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
this Spring which takes place between 26th
April – 1st May.
Speyburn has been distilling single malt
whisky in Rothes since its opening in
1897, but has kept the magic of its
whisky making to a special few, until
now. Marking its 125th anniversary,
Speyburn has plenty to celebrate, and
will be revelling in the festivities of
the iconic Spirit of Speyside Whisky
Festival.
Speyburn will be welcoming whisky fans
with open arms, they are offering a
choice of two tour, both of which give
exclusive access to the distillery, in
which ticketholders can learn about the
distillery’s rich history and heritage,
whilst sampling its award-winning
whiskies in an intimate setting, with
Distillery Manager (Euan Henderson) or
Assistant Distillery Manager (David
Rogerson).
Those on the 'Speyburn Distillery Behind
the Scenes Tour and Tasting' will be
joined by Euan or David, who will offer
insight on Speyburn’s unique whisky
making process, which brings together
the same traditional processes of the
late 1800’s, with new and innovative
technologies. Guests will also be
treated to an exclusive sampling of the
single cask whisky released to mark this
year’s festival, plus Speyburn’s core
range of 10 Years Old, Bradan Orach, 15
Years Old and 18 Years Old.
The 'Speyburn 125th Anniversary Tour and
Masterclass' will offer
behind-the-scenes access of the
distillery’s listed drum maltings for a
unique insight into the history of the
distillery, followed by an extensive
tasting of Speyburn’s core Single Malt
expressions, along with archived and
historic bottles, cask samples, and the
distillery’s single cask expression,
launching to celebrate its 125th
anniversary. A once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to sample Speyburn’s liquid
from years gone by, it’s a must-see for
Speyburn and Speyside whisky fans at the
festival.
Euan Henderson, Distillery Manager at
Speyburn, said: “We’re incredibly
excited to be celebrating our 125th
anniversary this year, and it is truly
thrilling to welcome the public into our
distillery for the very first time in
our history.
"As you can imagine, after 125 years of
producing single malts, Speyburn has a
rich story to tell, and it’s incredibly
special to share that with whisky lovers
later this year. I’m so proud of what
Speyburn has achieved to date, and I’m
excited to show off the techniques,
expertise and devotion that has gone
into each and every bottle over our 125
years.
"The Spirit of Speyside festival is
iconic and a true mainstay in any
whisky-lovers’ diary. We’re pulling all
the stops out to welcome people from
across the globe through our doors, and
show off our wonderful distillery."
Speyburn Distillery is set in the heart
of the Speyside region on the banks of
the Granty Burn, and is the only
distillery to use its crystal clear
water in the whisky-making process. John
Hopkins founded Speyburn distillery on a
winter’s night in December 1897, and was
determined to distil the first drop of
whisky that bore the date of Queen
Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.
Over its 125 years, Speyburn has curated
an excellent core range that personifies
its distillery and craftsmanship -
todays line-up includes Bradan Orach, 10
Years Old, 15 Years Old and an 18 Years
Old. Ranging in flavour and intensity,
there is something to suit every
preference.
Tickets for Speyburn’s tours can be
previewed from today Wednesday 25th
January 2023, and will be available to
purchase from 12 noon on Friday 27th via
the Spirit of Speyside website. Tickets
are priced between £80-150, with three
tours taking place each day throughout
the festival.
You will also find the current Speyburn
whisky range available from
specialist online whisky shops such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop,
Hard To Find Whisky
and
Master of
Malt
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