Glenkinchie distillery tour glenkinchie scotch whisky malts. Glenkinchie distillery visit by barry bradford on september 23, 20 1 comment following signing up for our friends of the classic malts passports at dalwhinnie we decided on returning home that our local single malt whisky distillery was long overdue a visit. They are a rare breed indeed and this distillery is quite a tourist destination. In 1837, the glenkinchie distillery was registered.
Learn the history and entertaining tales from each distillery from local experts who. Glenkinchie lies, as the name might suggest, in a glen of the kinchie burn near the village of pencaitland, east lothian. Mar 22, 2017 take a peek at the ins and outs of our working distillery. The rate brothers, who founded glenkinchie, started their legal whisky making adventure in 1825 when they opened a distillery nearby. Glenkinchie distillery feature page on undiscovered scotland. A little more than a decade later, in 1925, smd was bought by distillers company limited. Best of all, they operate a shuttle service from the centre of edinburgh to glenkinchie twice a day, 7 days a week although the advice is to call to book this service. Glenkinchie was finally rebuilt in the 1890s as the model victorian distillery village we know today with its distinctive red brick buildings, houses for workers and even a bowling green. The history of this distillery was well presented to us by one of the employees and was very informative in explaining to us the whole process. It is one of the six distilleries in the lowland region.
Glenkinchie distillery lowland single malt scotch whisky. Visit glenkinchie distillery on your trip to pencaitland. Initially, glenkinchie began its journey as milton distillery which was established by the rate brothers in 1825. Top 10 hotels closest to glenkinchie distillery in edinburgh. After a trip around our museum, where you can see a wonderful model of a distillery, you. In 2005, some other distilleries were introduced to the series.
Glenkinchie distillery whisky tour code pod hostels. The distillerys name was changed to glenkinchie when the owners recorded the same as a legitimate establishment in 1837. A 15 year old bottling of glenkinchie from the rarely seen managers dram series. In 1914, glenkinchie was one five distilleries that formed the famous scottish malt distillers ltd smd. A distillery was founded on the site of the glenkinchie distillery by brothers john and george rate in 1825, under the name milton. Glenkinchie scotch whisky distillery glenkinchie distillery the. Myself and 6 more friends visited glenkinchie distillery on saturday and i must say we had fantastic time there. Detailed information about the glenkinchie distillery.
To start, you have roughly 20 minutes in the museum before you spend some time going through the production areas of the distillery itself. Check out the best tours and activities to experience glenkinchie distillery. Prior to this time, the distillerys main claims to fame were as one of the five original lowland distillers to found scottish malt distillers ltd later dcl, later udv aka diageo. Glenkinchie, the edinburgh malt, is produced at glenkinchie distillery, pencaitland established in 1837 by john and george rate. This was bottled for friends and employees of the distillery only in november 2010. After mellowing in a refill cask to develop the soft distillery character for a decade, a secondary maturation in a specifically chosen amontillado cask wood ensures that all the. John and george rate ceased making whisky at glenkinchie in 1853, though production was in full swing once more and apparently had been for some time when glenkinchie was visited by the author alfred barnard during research for his definitive book on distilleries between 1885 and 1887. An inside look into the glenkinchie distillery the whisky lady. Glenkinchie distillery glenkinchie scotch whisky malts. If you have access requirements and would like some help planning your visit please get in touch. During a tasting session of glenkinchie whisky, our guide will explore the history of its production, and the difference between it and many others you may encounter whilst in scotland.
Remarkably, glenkinchie managed to continue to operate through. Sep 15, 2015 glenkinchie another member of diageos classic malts series, last covered on this website with the better known lagavulin 16 year old. Glenkinchie 12 years old 43%, ob, 2011 the whiskyphiles. Originally founded in 1837, the distillery today produces the. Sadly it lacks real character that you would associate with many distilleries. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. Described as an architectural wonder and a library in stone, virtually every surface of. Glenkinchie history the rate brothers, who founded glenkinchie, started their legal whisky making adventure in 1825 when they opened a distillery nearby, which they called milton. It is very interesting and we had a very good tour of the whole place. Glenkinchie distillery news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2019 learn how and. By the time glenkinchie was founded in 1837, 115 licensed distilleries were recorded in the lowlands, though their products would probably not pass muster. Aug 28, 2019 best of all, they operate a shuttle service from the centre of edinburgh to glenkinchie twice a day, 7 days a week although the advice is to call to book this service.
Glenkinchie distillery pencaitland 2020 all you need to know. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Browse expedias selection of 1491 hotels and places to stay closest to glenkinchie distillery. Once you arrive, you are greeted by a pretty and picturesque scene. How to get to glenkinchie distillery in east lothian by bus. Though it was transformed into a sawmill in 1853, the distillery. Find all the transport options for your trip from edinburgh to glenkinchie distillery right here. Originally founded in 1837, the distillery today produces the wellknown edinburgh malt, a light, fruity, dry whisky.
In 1914 glenkinchie was one of five lowland distilleries. Private day tour of rosslyn chapel, glenkinchie distillery. Glenkinchie distillery to livingston 4 ways to travel via. Aug 15, 2011 short impression of glenkinchie distillery in scotland, not far from edinburgh. The home of the edinburgh malt is located in the rolling farmland of east lothian and houses an excellent exhibition in the listed red brick buildings. Glenkinchie has a model of the distillery, inside the distillery. We offer a daily transport service direct to the distillery from edinburgh city centre. Dalkeith country park and gore glen woodland park are also within 12 mi 20 km. This distillery has a visitor centre and and a shop with bottles only available at the distillery. From the beautiful location to learning how to make our water of life from our guides. Glenkinchie is one of the remaining trio of lowland distilleries. Dalwhinnie refers to its own whisky as a highland whisky but as it is located within both the highland and speyside region it can legally be called either a highland or speyside whisky.
Just 15 miles from the capital, glenkinchie is the edinburgh malt. Entry to the interior of rosslyn chapel, melrose abbey and the glenkinchie distillery are optional extras, not included in the price of the tour. Although equipped with just two stills its wash still is one of the largest in scotland and the spirit is still cooled in. Glenkinchie distillery, near edinburgh, is one of only three remaining lowland malt whisky distilleries in production. Visit the glenkinchie distillery, take a tour of our whisky distillery and enjoy an. Rosslyn chapel, scottish borders and glenkinchie distillery. Dalwhinnie distillery, situated in the highland village of dalwhinnie in scotland, produces single malt scotch whisky.
Prior to this time, the distillery s main claims to fame were as one of the five original lowland distillers to found scottish malt distillers ltd later dcl, later udv aka diageo. From the very start, we were intrigued to know why there had been so few whisky distilleries in the south of scotland. Modernisation and production has taken its toll on the innards, which is quite common nowadays. When the law was changed to permit smaller licensed distilleries, many farmers took out licenses. Saltire executive tours whisky tours in haddington, scotland. Why not pay a visit to see how we produce the edinburgh malt. At that time 20067, annandale distillery had been closed for almost 90 years and bladnoch distillery near newton stewart, wigtownshire was in the. This single malt whisky distillery is situated just outside edinburgh we were picked up by minibus just off princes street and was a great tour made thoroughly more enjoyable by our guide willie. Make glenkinchie distillery a centerpiece of your pencaitland vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our pencaitland trip itinerary.
May 24, 2012 glenkinchie is one of the remaining trio of lowland distilleries. The whisky distillery lies south of pencaitland, drawing its waters from the lammermuir hills in east lothian. Glenkinchie another member of diageos classic malts series, last covered on this website with the better known lagavulin 16 year old. Glenkinchie distillers edition is adored for its honey, vanilla, sherry and peach flavor notes. Short impression of glenkinchie distillery in scotland, not far from edinburgh. Book your tickets online for glenkinchie distillery, pencaitland. Edinburgh to glenkinchie distillery 4 ways to travel via.
A consortium of brewers, blenders and wine merchants set up glen kinchie distillery co. Though it was transformed into a sawmill in 1853, the distillery eventually returned to its natural state and muchimproved state, becoming the redbrick victorian masterpiece we know today. Whisky has always been one of my passions and i have worked previously as a guide at glenkinchie distillery in east lothian, scotland, where i could share with visitors from all over the world my love of whisky and its history. Take a peek at the ins and outs of our working distillery. Visit of glenkinchie distillery scotland tea bees trips. The building that used to house the floor maltings has now been converted into a museum of glenkinchies history and malt whisky production. New guide was good, needs a tad more knowledge on the history but know that will.
We booked the warehouse tour which allows you to understand the whole process of making whisky and how you store it. Brewery tour following a break for lunch at one of the charming hotels or inns situated in the lowlands, our guide may proceed on to the belhaven brewery in dunbar. Save on popular hotels near glenkinchie distillery, edinburgh. With the closuremothballing of rosebank in 1993, it became one of the few surviving lowland distilleries in scotland, and can be found in the farmland 15 miles outside of edinburgh, near the village of pencaitland. Glenkinchie 1999 distillers edition 43%, ob, g2857d, 2012. Sep 06, 2017 once you arrive, you are greeted by a pretty and picturesque scene. Expectedly, the distillery ceased operations between 19171919, due to the world war i. Here you can enjoy a tour and a taste, learn more about the water of life and sample some of glenkinchies finest malts. Glenkinchie 15 year old managers dram scotch whisky. Glenkinchie single malt whiskey glenkinchie distillery was established as milton distillery near pencaitland in east lothian by john rate in 1825.
Glenkinchie whisky buy glenkinchie whiskies online master. Edinburgh and visit its top attractions when you book an edinburgh city pass. Glenkinchie has the largest wash still in scotland, with a capacity of more than 30,000 liters. Glenkinchie was part of diageos original series of 6 classic malts. In 1825, farmers john and george rate built and operated the distillery under the name milton distillery until it was licenced and renamed in 1837.
In 1925, smd was purchased by distillers company limited. Glenkinchie distillery is a scotch single malt whisky distillery in east lothian, scotland. Rome2rio makes travelling from edinburgh to glenkinchie distillery easy. May 7, 2020 due to staff training as part of the major transformation of the glenkinchie distillery visitor experience, the visitor centre will be closed from the 30th april until the 21st may 2020. Glenkinchie 1992 distillers edition default store view. The project got a relatively fluent start, but glenkinchies prosperity was short lived. If you want to visit and do a tour in a distillery while you are staying in edinburgh and you dont want to book a full day tour to go to any of the highland distilleries. At that time 20067, annandale distillery had been closed for almost 90 years and bladnoch distillery near newton stewart, wigtownshire was in the process of fizzling out under very sad circumstances. Exhibition, distillery tour, and complimentary tasting of glenkinchie single malt whisky. Glenkinchie distillery pencaitland 2020 all you need to. Scottish routes whisky tours explore scotland your way. This scotch is carefully distilled at glenkinchie distillery, lowland.
Glenkinchie distillery glenkinchie single malt scotch whisky. The distillery used its own floor maltings until 1969, since when the malt has been sourced from an industrial maltings. Glenkinchie distillery pencaitland 2020 all you need. Visit our unique exhibition on the original malting floors, home to the renowned model distillery. Clear wort and long ferments have pushed things towards lightness and fruit, while a glance at the enormous stills the wash still is the largest in scotland immediately suggests masses of copper contact and reflux. Discover all sorts of stuff in this private driverguided day tour. The glenkinchie distillery is a classic lowland distillery in scotland, one of six distilleries in the lowland region. In 1914, glenkinchie formed the scottish malt distillers group with four other lowland distilleries.
Rosslyn chapel, scottish borders and glenkinchie distillery 1. Sep 23, 20 glenkinchie distillery visit by barry bradford on september 23, 20 1 comment following signing up for our friends of the classic malts passports at dalwhinnie we decided on returning home that our local single malt whisky distillery was long overdue a visit. Find all the transport options for your trip from glenkinchie distillery to livingston right here. Rome2rio makes travelling from glenkinchie distillery to livingston easy. Glenkinchie distillery lies in the heart of the east lothian countryside, 15 miles from edinburgh.