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Raise a Dram Moment a Success for Glenturret Distillery

Reigning Miss Scotland, Mhairi Fergusson and former Red Hot Chilli Piper and General Manager of The Famous Grouse Experience, Stuart Cassells, last night hoped that a new world record was set when 152 people took part in a simultaneous “raise a dram” moment at Glenturret Distillery in Crieff.

Accompanying Mhairi and also raising a special dram was her boyfriend and Scotland Rugby star, Finn Russell.

Scotland’s only remaining producer of hand mashed whisky was celebrating 240 years of making whisky By Hand and By Heart. Evidence had to be submitted to Guinness World Records and await official confirmation.

Last night also saw the launch of a new core range, which showcases Glenturret’s unrivalled agility in small batch whisky production which enables the distillers to create different taste expressions, offering consumers a clear choice between a Sherry, Triple Wood or Peated malt. 

Producing whisky the traditional way since opening its doors as a single malt distillery in 1775, today The Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery is the most visited distillery in Scotland welcoming over tens of thousands of visitors annually.

Stuart Cassells, General Manager at The Famous Grouse Experience at Glenturret Distillery said:

“Our ‘raise a dram’ world record attempt was the perfect way to mark 240 years of Glenturret Distillery, standing alongside members of the public and whisky lovers from the area. We’ve been raising a dram here on this site for 240 years which is incredible. It was great to see everyone come together to celebrate.”

To find out more about The Famous Grouse Experience visit www.thefamousgrouseexperience.com

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About Glenturret Distillery

At Glenturret, they believe by hand is better. Always. So that’s how they approach making each and every cask of Glenturret. Nowhere has the phrase “time-honoured” been used more appropriately than at a workplace with a heritage dating back to 1775. That’s the year before America achieved its independence; a time when Robert Burns was still in his teens. 

Tradition reigns supreme at Glenturret. Every single process involved in creating The Glenturret single malt is carried out by hand and with passion. Glenturret still mashes by hand, using a wooden rouser. Glenturret uses open wash backs, so any visitor to the small distillery can see the magic happening. It is one of only four distilleries in the world to use open Douglas fir wash backs. Stainless steel would last longer, but Douglas fir is better.

And it’s the same when you look at all stages of their process. The stills are run more slowly to create a lighter, more perfected spirit.  They rely on the skilled craftsmen to continue to make the cut by eye, rather than by machine. And they still fill all their casks by hand.

About Glenturret Distillery and The Famous Grouse Experience

·         The Famous Grouse Experience is located at Scotland’s oldest working distillery – Glenturret. Originally established as a single malt distillery in 1775, today The Famous Grouse Experience is the most visited distillery in Scotland (welcoming an average of 100,000 visitors every year).

·         The distillery was fully refurbished in 2014 and was recently awarded UK Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year by Whisky Magazine and finished in the top three at the Global Icons of Whisky Awards for Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year.

·         It has recently opened a new café restaurant on site, Wilde Thyme at Glenturret, a partnership with award winning Comrie based luxury caterers Wilde Thyme offering the very best in locally sourced Scottish produce and dishes that give diners an authentic and delicious taste of Perthshire. 

·         The distillery offers the opportunity to learn how a single malt is made in the traditional way, as well as learning how some of the Glenturret single malt is then blended along with other grain and malt whiskies to create The Famous Grouse, the No. 1 whisky in the UK.

·         Opening Hours10am-6pm (Nov-Feb 10am-5pm)

·         For more information please visit www.thefamousgrouseexperience.com or call 01764 656565

Tour Experiences

·         Distillery Experience: (1 hour) Runs hourly. Includes one exceptional distillery tour, and a taste of two fine whiskies. £10 adult, £9 concession (seniors/students/under 18s).

·         Tasting Experience: (1 hour) Runs hourly. Includes one exceptional distillery tour, a taste of five fine whiskies and a souvenir nosing glass to keep. £20 Famous Tasting, £30 Finest Tasting, Over 18s only.

·         Warehouse Experience: (1½ hours) Includes one exceptional distillery tour, a taste of four fine whiskies and a magical peek at hundreds of sleeping casks in our very special warehouse. £40, Over 18s only, Pre-booking recommended.

·         Blending Experience: (2 hours) Includes one exceptional distillery tour, a tasting of four fine whiskies inside our exclusive bonded warehouse and a unique opportunity to master the art of blending your own whisky, complete with complimentary 100ml bottle and certificate. £60, Over 18s only, Pre-booking recommended.

·         Stillman Experience: (Full day) Available Tue, Wed, Thu. Includes one exceptional experience with unrivalled access to the unique world of whisky production. Spend the day side by side with our Stillman and our Drammolier™, learn the art of blending, and toast one fine day with a dram from your complimentary bottle of The Glenturret Highland Single Malt. £250, Over 18s only, Pre-booking essential.