Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in ancient Doric dialect), which is considered to be one of Scotland’s oldest whisky distilleries, is located close to Aberdeen in the historic old town of Oldmeldrum.
The half-day experience will begin in the market town, before delving into the heart of the Valley of the Garioch, from which the distillery takes its name and an area famed for producing some of the finest barley in all of Scotland.
This part of the new tour will allow guests to explore first-hand the the beautiful and richly fertile land surrounding Oldmeldrum which has been famed for centuries as the ‘Granary of Aberdeenshire’.
Guests will then return to the distillery where Glen Garioch's long standing tradition of craftsmanship and the charm and passion of the people who make it are highlighted with the connoisseur’s journey, which includes a visit to some normally unseen parts
of the distillery and an exclusive tasting of the single cask, limited release and archive portfolio.
The unique experience will then conclude with a specially selected regional lunch and whisky pairing, served in the unique setting of the 800 year old Whisky Cave Bar at Meldrum House Country House Hotel.
The menu for which has been created to showcase the quality of
produce from the region and to complement and enhance the Glen Garioch story and flavour profile.
Starting this month, each tour costs £120 per person and is available for over 18s only.
• To find out more about the experience visit www.glengarioch.com
