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Braemar Gathering Whisky Tour

3 - 7 September 2009

3rd September; your tour starts in Perth (arrival by train or car) where MCLEANSCOTLAND meet you. When we are all assembled (12 noon) we head north to our first distillery of the tour; Edradour in Pitlochry, Scotland's smallest and some say most picturesque. After a tour and a dram, we head to the local pub for some free time, lunch maybe? Certainly another drink, maybe whisky or a beer? One more distillery today yet to follow; this time to Aberfeldy and Dewar's World of Whisky. Sample the delights of a special tasting tour as we enjoy a few drams here! Our day ends as we transfer you to your overnight location in Pitlochry ...Tucked away in secluded wooded grounds in the Scottish Highlands, discover your own stylish 'pied a terre'. Minutes away from quality restaurants, your accommodation offers a unique and relaxed style of hospitality. With many choices for dinner tonight we know you will have enjoyed your first day on tour.

5th September; an early breakfast followed by a coach trip to the Braemar Highland Games; While there have been Gatherings of one sort or another at Braemar since the days of King Malcolm Canmore, nine hundred years ago. All day at the games to enjoy this Royal spectacle. We will be enjoying a dram or two today also.

6th September; a relaxing morning today as we make our departure from Pitlochry at 11am. Where are we heading today? Our final distillery tour; Glenturret (The Famous Grouse)We will have a distillery tour, special tastings and lunch today at Glenturret. We return to Pitlochry via Perth.

7th September; the final day - we will visit one final distillery today, Glengoyne. A lowland distillery and one with a difference, enjoy this tour and maybe take home something to remember by? Our tour will end at George Square, Glasgow, we hope you have had an enjoyable tour.

4th September; we head north again today into the heart of whisky country; Speyside. With a tour & dram at Glenfiddich and Glenlivet Distilleries. With ample time for lunch and special tastings we will plan today to make it easy but informative. We will also be paying a visit to the Cooperage at Dufftown fascinating to see how the casks are made. We return to Pitlochry to end the day.

TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES; four nights accommodation in Pitlochry, 4 fully cooked Scottish breakfasts, distillery visits as described, ticket to the Braemar Highland Games, luxury transport for five days. Fully guided with tour notes and maps/leaflets etc.

PER PERSON SHARING (double or twin room) from £670

the glenlivet highland dancers enjoy a dram at Glengoyne
Braemar highland games

WHISKY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE;

Create your very own blended whisky at Glengoyne; Guests are welcomed with a dram of 10 year old Single Highland Malt before enjoying a guided tour of the distillery. After the tour guests are invited in to the new state-of the-art whisky 'Sample Room' where they can taste Langs Select' blended whisky and award winning Glengoyne 17 year old Single Highland Malt whilst learning about the art of the Master Blender. Guests will then have the opportunity to create their own blend which will be bottled in a 100ml sample bottle for them to take home, along with a certificate. "Glengoyne is one of the leading premium malt whiskies in the
world. An award winning malt, it's the product of an unconventional process,
remarkable ingredients and the pride and passion of its people."

DEWAR'S Signature Tour; Taste the Aberfeldy Highland Single Malt direct from the cask - and savour Dewar's Signature, one of the world's most exclusive whiskies.

Glenfiddich meaning 'Valley of the Deer' in Gaelic is a place of breathtaking beauty. we take time to enjoy the Glenfiddich Connoisseur Tour. This is the ultimate experience for fans of Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky. The tour begins with an evocative film about our pioneering history. Senior guides then take guests on an in-depth tour of the Distillery, including a visit to the atmospheric Solera warehouse. And, as an exclusive highlight, guests then enjoy a tutored nosing and tasting session of our finest whiskies.

Edradour 10 year old is a unique, hand-crafted single Highland malt whisky, often enjoyed in recognition of those small, significant moments that make up the ebb and flow of life. Edradour is produced in Scotland's smallest distillery - and is hand made today as it was over 150 years ago by just three men who are
devoted to the time-honoured methods of whisky making. Indeed equipment used at the distillery has remained unchanged since the day the distillery opened
and is only just capable of producing commercial quantities. Only 12 casks of whisky are produced a week, making Edradour single malt a rare pleasure for a fortunate few.

The Famous Grouse Experience - a BAFTA award winning interactive show is just one of the ways we'll show you how they make the Glenturret single malt. A unique experience - only this distillery will take you to where whisky matures for up to 30 years. In Warehouse No.9 you can taste our entire Famous Grouse Malt range straight from the cask.

Glenlivet whisky another superb distillery tour.

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