Most of the book is a catalog or encyclopedia of a mind boggling number of distilleries and is well documented with historic photographs. The glenlivet distillery sits in a wild and remote glen, its history laced with drama and intrigue. Detailed information about the strathisla distillery. Strathisla distillery 2020 tour info secret scotland. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. One was our current distillery in north garden, virginia, near charlottesville. Strathisla distillery the distilleries of scotland. But it so happens that this 12 year old is a quality drop of whisky, meaning strathisla is a distillery that should be noted for more than just the beauty of its stillhouse or for being the. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Speyside whisky trail smallgroup day tour from aberdeen. He knew it as milton distillery, but notes that the whisky it produced was marketed as strathisla whisky. Join us on a daily tour through the woodford reserve distillery and explore the history of bourbon, our five sources of flavor, and our historic barrelhouse. Cask strength 26 year old 1989, is part of a special cask strength range created by chivas brothers and was originally only available to visitors of the distillery. Scotch as we currently know it is governed by the scotch whiskey association swa. Take the tour with us and our host alex robertson, the. Make the whiskey drinkers in your life happy by giving them these books. At strathisla distillery feel closer to the true spirit of our rich, smooth, chivas regal blends and the classic speyside malt at their heart.
Whisky distillery tours strathisla distillery chivas regal. Strathisla distillery is situated in the town of keith and can trace its roots back to 1786 when it was established under the name of milltown. Rumour has it, kelpies the supernatural shape shifting water horses from scottish folk lore haunt the spring at night. Visit strathisla distillery home of chivas on your trip to. So in every bottle of whisky we make, we capture as much of the spirit of the glen as we can.
Spirits and wine writer noah rothbaum felt that it was time that american whiskey labels had their day in the spotlight. History of scotch whisky the rise of single malt scotch. Strathisla distillery by stuart mcbain a book commemorating the bicentenary of strathisla distillery perhaps speysides oldest distillery. The twopagoda distillery is atmospheric, with many of its stones snatched from neighbouring 15thcentury milton castle. Strathmill has been in production since it was founded in the late 19th century, so they know a few things about producing single malt scotch whisky. This content is intended only for those over the legal drinking age in their country. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Things to do near strathisla distillery home of chivas. Strathisla years 2003 the distillery reserve collection. Such a date makes the distillery one of scotlands oldest and a testament to its longevity with many rival distilleries passing into the history books, it is the oldest. The distillery was founded by george taylor and alexander milne in 1786 under the name milltown. The distillery was visited by the author alfred barnard when he was researching his definitive book on distilleries between 1885 and 1887. Strathisla distillery speyside single malt scotch whisky.
When visiting the keith area, expedia can provide you with extensive strathisla distillery information, as well as great savings on nearby hotels and flights. We took an hour tour, learning all about the history of the distillery but mostly of course about the making and producing of one of the best and very popular whiskeys in the world chivas regal. The swa is charged with preserving the history and dignity of scotch. Nestled in between the regions rolling hills, strathisla is beautiful and compact, and has gardens that the royal chelsea flower show would envy. Its home is strathisla distillery at keith, moray in speyside, scotland, founded in 1786 and the oldest continuously operating highland distillery. Enter to purchase tour tickets for the glenlivet, strathisla, aberlour and scapa distilleries. Our 10 favorite gift books for whiskey lovers the daily beast.
Advance booking is recommended as the number of places and tours is limited. Strathisla distillery home of chivas keith 2020 all. Originally established in 1786, strathisla is the oldest working distillery in the scottish highlands. There is some sherry with lots of chocolate and malt. It also works with international law enforcement to prevent the counterfeiting of scotlands biggest export. By entering the site, you agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy. As a whisky enthusiast, or a newcomer, your strathisla tour will be a sensory experience, both memorable and informative created in a beautiful riverside distillery now in its two hundred and thirty second year of scottish highlands history. Strathisla is a largeish speyside distillery now owned by pernod under the chivas brothers mantle.
Strathisla distillery, formerly known as the milltown distillery, oldest distillery in the north of scotland, with some history dating to 1786 and the 1820s, most well documented after a fire in 1876 or 1879. Sure, strathisla doesnt have as extensive a range as some of their competitors, with strathisla 12 year old being the only malt in the chivas lineup. We may be one of the younger distilleries in speyside, but what we lack in history, we more than make up for in drive, passion and desire to create a single malt whisky to be proud of. Strathisla distillery 200 years of distilling tradition. It is strathislas small stills which help to give the distillery its character. Strathisla distillery is the oldest continuously operating distillery in scotland. We invite you to the heart of scotlands whiskymaking country to explore the turbulent history of the whisky smugglers, delve into the intriguing. Strathisla distillery by stuart mcbain available to buy or sell at whisky auctioneer online scotch whisky auctions. Located in the speyside region, it was the first distillery owned by the chivas brothers and to this day, strathisla single malt is at the heart of each and every chivas regal blend. Strathisla distillery is the oldest continuously operating distillery in the scottish highlands.
Though mainly used to add balance and body to blends, strahmills light, sweet and nutty spirit is fortunately available to be enjoyed in its own right. Strathisla distillery single malt scotch whisky abbey. We have a great selection of distilling books to choose from. The strathisla whisky distillery draws its waters from the calcium rich, peatless broomhill spring. Strathisla distillery, the oldest working distillery in speyside is located in the village of keith in moray. Operating for over 230 years, what we now know as strathisla has changed hands many times. We visit the beautiful speyside whisky distillery of strathisla, home to the signature malt whisky of chivas regal. We have books about the craft distilling industry as well as how to bottle and label your products. My visit at strathisla distillery was very informative and mostly gratifying. Whisky distilleries map an especially handsome antiquestyle a2 map of scotland printed on textured 300gsm cream card, which features single malt and grain whisky distilleries that are either still active or that closed since the 1960s. The views and opinions expressed in the following book chapters are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the distilled spirits council or its. Originally established in 1786, strathisla is the oldest working distillery in the scottish highlands and arguably the most beautiful. The book provides a concise history of bourbon in kentucky, then explains the whiskeymaking process in terms that anyone can understand.
Learn about the history of making spirits and the trials distillers went through in the earlier days. Strathisla distillery feature page on undiscovered scotland. If you are looking for strathisla distillery travel information, expedia has you covered. Vikre distillery makes handmade spirits in duluth, minnesota using ingredients from the lake superior watershed. Although on paper the spirit should be light and fragrant, distillation helps to add heft and weight to the new make. Strathisla distillery offers a range of tours and tasting experiences ranging from. Map of the whisky distilleries of scotland book master. Find out more about our team, the history of glenallachie and how to book a distillery tour. Our speyside distillery the glenallachie distillery. The speyside distillery of strathisla is one of the most photographed distilleries in scotland, and for good reason. Located in the speyside region of scotland, strathisla single malt is at the heart of each and every chivas regal blend. Our first distillery visit was to strathisla and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Strathisla 1977 gordon and macphail 40 year old book of kells twe a single cask bottling of strathisla by gordon and macphail as part of their iconic book of kells series. Enter to purchase tour tickets for the strathisla distillery.
Pernod acquired strathisla, along with the rest of the chivas group,in 2001 when they divvied up the spoils of the seagrams takeover with diageo. The strathisla distillery began life as the milltown distillery in 1786. A book detailing the history of strathisla distillery from its foundation in 1786 up to the 200th anniversary in 1986. Strathisla 1977 gordon and macphail 40 year old book of. It was founded as the milltown distillery by george taylor and alexander milne in 1786 as an alternative to the waning of the flax dressing industry. Bottled straight from the cask, this whisky was distilled in 1989 and bottled in 2015.
645 1601 653 1529 74 365 213 191 934 612 835 208 1245 300 1506 1015 1577 959 1376 141 1104 801 665 715 674 503 538 853 513 313 944 846 1608 997 184 738 489 1069 515 416 212 17 732 1291