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Whisky.
Edradour Distillery
Edradour is a unique, single Highland malt whisky, to be enjoyed
in recognition of those small, significant moments that make up
the ebb and flow of life.
Edradour is produced in Scotland's smallest distillery - and is
hand made today as it was over 150 years ago by just three men who
are devoted to the time-honoured methods of whisky making. Indeed
equipment used at the distillery has remained unchanged since the
day the distillery opened and is only just capable of producing
commercial quantities. Only 12 casks of whisky are produced a week,
making Edradour single malt a rare pleasure for a fortunate few.
If you manage to find it, you will be one of the few people lucky
enough to experience its charm - golden in the glass, smooth and
creamy with a nutty, honeyed finish.
Enjoy Life's small victories with Edradour. Only 5 minutes from
the hotel!!
www.edradour.com
Other Local Distilleries
Dalwhinnie
A visit to Dalwhinnie, at 1,073 feet above sea level the highest
distillery in the land, is an opportunity to sample the ‘Gentle
Spirit’ of the glen.
Here you can see the distillers at work, harnessing the snow fed
waters of the Allt an t’ Sluic, fresh from their journey through
moorland heather, producing a full-bodied malt with a surprisingly
delicate taste. And as you savour your complimentary dram of Dalwhinnie,
the Highland representative of the ‘classic malts’ range,
you can also enjoy a panorama unchanged since the drovers of old
paused to enjoy the view and the local malt.
You’ll find the doors of the distillery in the mountains open
to visitors all year round with restricted hours in the snowy depths
of the highland winter.
Blair Athol
Established in 1798 in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, Blair
Athol is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. The
distillery produces a 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, with a mellow
deep-toned aroma, a strong fruity flavour and a smooth finish.
Dewars World of Whisky
Just half an hour's drive from the hotel. A unique exhibition and
interactive centre celebrates the courageous entrepreneurial spirit
of the Dewar family.
Explore the story behind the top selling whisky in the States for
the last fifteen years, brought to life with fascinating displays
and a range of games and challenges, including a touch-screen Medal
Quest and electronic Blending Challenge, as well as a triple-screen
video presentation and web site where visitors can send e-postcards
to anywhere in the world. Rich historical archives, from original
drawings for the famously creative advertising to a desk at which
Robert Burns used to write.
Combine your visit with a tour of Aberfeldy Distillery, originally
established in 1986. The distillery produces Aberfeldy Single Malt
Scotch Whisky, one of the key ingredients in blending Dewar's White
Label. The Dewar's Brand Store stocks a full range of whiskies from
miniatures to limited edition single malts and a selection of memorabilia.
Many gifts are exclusively available at Dewar's World of Whisky.
Private VIP whisky tastings can also be arranged with the Centre
Manager.
Glenturret and the ‘Famous Grouse Experience’
Glenturret is the oldest distillery in Scotland, established in
1775 and still using traditional methods to produce and bottle single
malt scotch.
Witness a terrific audio-visual display, a video called 'The water
of Life' and walk through the museum portion of the distillery.
There is a very good restaurant here, where you can do a quick taste
test of some lovely 12 year old Scotch.
The Famous Grouse Experience, near Crieff - an all new interactive
visitor centre dedicated to our feathered friend!!
Distillery Tours
Yes you can, if the spirit is willing, visit all of these delights
in a day. Starting at the hotel first stop is Blair Athol at the
southern end of Pitlochry. Then travel south to Crieff, Glenturret
and the Famous Grouse Experience.. Take a light lunch there then
onwards via the Sma Glen to Dewars at Aberfeldy. Then take a scenic
drive via Kinloch Rannoch and Dalnacardoch to Dalwhinnie. Then south
to the haven which is Donavourd, interrupted by the Edradour experience,
only a stone throw away.
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