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Aberfeldy 12 Year Old Highland Scotch Single Malt Whisky with Gift Tube, Aged in Oak Casks, Notes of Honey, Fruit, Spices, Vanilla & Hint of Smoke, 40% ABV, 70cl / 700ml

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First planned in 1896 by the sons of John Dewar, Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery is the only Scotch whisky distillery built by the Dewar family. Dewar’s was already a highly successful brand of blended whisky, renowned for its quality, and the company needed more single malt whisky to use in its blend. Aberfeldy was constructed at the beginning of the Dewar's expansion just as their brand was becoming reputable worldwide. John A. Dewar, the son of founder John Dewar Sr., realized that to meet the high demands placed on them to supply premium Scotch whisky, they needed to be able to guarantee a single malt whisky of superior quality, and a lot of it. Aberfeldy Distillery was founded by the John Dewar & Sons, Ltd. in 1896, [4] and opened in 1898. [3] The distillery is located on the eastern outskirts of Aberfeldy, on the southern bank of the upper Tay. This will usually include a taste of our Dewar’s Double Double 32 year old, voted best whisky in the world, and Aberfeldy 40, our oldest ever expression. However, the final selection will be personal to you, and make the drams of your of dreams become a reality!

Our Dewar's Aberfeldy Experience, Connoisseur Experience, Become a Blender Experience and Dram of Your Dreams Experience are all available to book online. Discover the Dewar family’s pursuit of Scotch whisky perfection in the distillery they built in 1898. Producing the beautifully balanced single malt at the heart of the Dewar’s blend, Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery is the spiritual home of America’s top selling Scotch. Whether you are a whisky aficionado or novice, we have tours and tastings at our whisky distillery to suit your needs and aim to offer an award-winning visitor experience to all visitors. The demand for barley as a basic foodstuff during World War I led to the distillery being closed from 1917 to 1919. [4] The Second World War also caused barley supplies to be cut, and the distillery was again forced to shut down for some of this period. [4] Supply to final markets was kept up by reducing the period whisky was laid up from 7 years to 3. [ citation needed] In 1925, the distillery passed to The Distillers Company when Dewars amalgamated with it. [3]

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Aberfeldy is situated in the centre of Scotland, some five miles east of Loch Tay and the town of Kenmore and about eight miles south of Loch Tummel. Aberfeldy relies on the fresh water stream Pitilie Burn, which runs alongside the distillery. Aberfeldy is the only distillery in Scotland to use these waters. [7] Aberfeldy is the largest malt whisky component of Dewar's Blended Whisky. [6] The distillery [ edit ] Connoisseur Tour:-Our Cask Tasting Tour, plus a portfolio tasting tray of our finest whiskies served in the lounge.Includes a complimentary engraved tasting glass. Directions Getting there by aeroplane:- From Edinburgh, cross the Forth Road Bridge. Join the M90 motorway and then the A9 Perth-to-Inverness trunk road. Leave the A9 at Ballinluig and follow the A827 alongside the River Tay to Aberfeldy. Dewar's World of Whisky is on your left, just before you get into the town. Enjoy our interactive exhibition and discover how we double age for extra smoothness. Afterwards, relax in our welcoming Café and Whisky Lounge and enjoy a whisky tasting from the John Dewar & Sons Fine Scotch Whisky Emporium or fill your own bottle from our hand-selected casks.

Discover wonderful wildlife tours to book and experience in Scotland, including bird watching safaris, whale watching, farm tours and much more! John Dewar & Sons was typical of many of the blending firms which were founded in the 19th century. Dewar himself, though born in humble surroundings in a croft at Shenvail, became a wine merchant in Perth and by the middle of the century had started to blend whisky. It was however his sons, John Jrand Thomas (always known as Tommy), who made the family firm a globally recognised name. This is your chance to taste our oldest and rarest expressions. One of our senior guides will talk to you about what whisky you have tried previously, what you like, and what you are curious to discover. We will then curate a bespoke tasting of five rare whiskies that show how the Dewar’s style has evolved and what is special about our Single Malt distilleries. The distillery has two wash stills with a capacity of about 16,500 liter and two spirit stills with 15,000 liters. [1] With these capacities the Aberfeldy distillery lies in the middle of the range of pot still sizes.

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The area contains historical landmarks, such as Kenmore Bridge. This was built by the 3rd Earl in 1774 and the view from it was the inspiration for Robert Burns's poem on the chimney piece of the Kenmore Inn. [7] When it comes to accommodation in Scotland, there's a fantastic choice of amazing stays from luxury hotels to glamping getaways.

a b c d e Maclean, Charles (2016). Whiskypedia. A Gazetteer of Scotch Whisky. Edinburgh: Birlinn. p.55-56. ISBN 978-1-78027-401-0. Have you ever been curious about what a Master Blender’s job is like? Join us to discover a range of different whisky styles and the artistry that goes into blending, to create complexity and consistency. Then decide what your house style will be, and follow in the footsteps of John Dewar and Stephanie Macleod to create your own 100ml Blended Scotch Whisky to take home. The architect behind Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery was the foremost distillery architect of the period, Charles Doig, whose signature pagoda roof still dominates the distillery’s skyline. The foundation stone was laid in 1896, with production beginning in 1898. Aberfeldy is an excellent example of logical design, with the various processes of whisky making laid out in a linear fashion. The new owners invested heavily in a highly impressive educational facility - Dewar’s World of Whisky - which tells the story of the house of Dewar - and blending.Aberfeldy distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Scotland. [2] [3] History [ edit ]

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