SECRET MALTS OF ABERDEENSHIRE

IT may be just a short distance over the Grampian hills from the high-profile whisky region of Speyside, but Aberdeenshire has a number of fine distilleries producing remarkable single malt whiskies itself.

There are also ‘lost’ distilleries that no longer operate but live on in whisky folklore and, in a few instances, as rare bottles in cherished collections.

Download the Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire brochure and learn about the unique character of its outstanding distilleries – An Cnoc, Ardmore, Fettercairn, GlenDronach, Glen Garioch, Glenglassaugh, MacDuff and Royal Lochnagar. Gain an insight into the craft and tradition that goes into making these single malts.

They offer some great discoveries for whisky lovers and less experienced enthusiasts alike and a visit to those offering distillery tours (Fettercairn, GlenDronach, Glen Garioch, Glenglassaugh and Royal Lochnagar) or pre-organised visits (An Cnoc and Ardmore), provide an appealing extra dimension for any visit to the area. They are all no more than an hour’s drive from Aberdeen, so why not explore them this autumn.

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