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Abelour
ABERLOUR DISTILLERY
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The breathtakingly scenic Ben Rinnes Mountain and the pure spring water of the River Spey that flows over its pink granite have long been shrouded in tales of Scottish folklore. Since ancient times this water has been believed to possess magical qualities, and its incredible softness makes it ideal for whisky making.
It is for this reason that James Fleming established his quaint distillery in the little village of Aberlour in 1879, in the heart of Speyside where the Lour Burn meets the River Spey.
Although small, the distillery offers a number of specialist tours and tastings. The Aberlour Experience Tour combines a tour of the distillery with a tasting of six samples. On the tour, guests will learn about the history of Aberlour and the whisky making process, as well as have the opportunity to purchase distillery exclusive whiskies. If whisky is your specialty, the Cask from the Past Tasting may be the experience for you. The one-hour tasting takes place in the luxurious Fleming Room and includes some of Aberlour’s rare special drams. For those looking to fully immerse themselves in the world of Aberlour, the Chronicles of the Cask will take you on a journey through the senses to experience how each impact the tasting of whisky. A visit to the still house precedes an opportunity to nose special casks housed in Warehouse 1. Back in the Fleming Room, guests have a guided tasting of three exclusive Aberlours, only available to try at this tasting.
ADDRESS: Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 9PJ, UK T: +44 (0) 1340 88 1249 W: www.maltwhiskydistilleries.com/aberlour OPENING HOURS: Monday-Sunday: 9:30am-5pm (12 March-9 November) Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (10 November-11 March)
TOUR DETAILS AND PRICING: Aberlour Experience Tour: £15pp, 1hr 30mins-2hrs. Max 16 people. Tours at 10:00am and 2:00pm daily. Pre-booking strongly recommended.
Casks from the Past: £35pp, 1hr. Max 10 people. Monday, Tuesday and Friday 11:30am. Advanced booking essential.
Chronicles of the Cask: £45pp, 1hr 30mins. Max 8 people. Wednesday and Thursday 11:00am.
