Malts in May festival for Campbeltown

Every year, award-winning Glen Scotia distillery welcomes whisky enthusiasts from around the world to experience the charm of the Wee Toon and sample the fine drams from Scotland’s smallest whisky-making region. 

The Glen Scotia team will be joined by a host of industry experts who will help uncover the history and heritage of the former ‘Victorian Whisky Capital of the World’, from behind-the-scenes tours to product masterclasses to meeting the people at the heart of production.

Festivities start with the Glen Scotia Malts Festival Dinner on Tuesday, May 21, from 7.30pm. Hosted at the Machrihanish Airbase, guests will hear from Glen Scotia Master Distiller and Distillery Manager Iain McAlister and special guests alongside a three-course meal paired with exclusive, hand-selected single cask drams.

On Wednesday, May 22, visitors can enjoy a series of ticketed and free talks, tastings, and music, including performances from Rhuvaal and We.R.Soul, all starting from 10.30am.

Master distiller Iain McAlister said: “The Campbeltown Malts Festival offers us a wonderful opportunity to open our doors to visitors and share the spirit of Glen Scotia.

"This year, we have a fantastic line-up of events and are very lucky to be working with some of the top names in the industry who we also call good friends.

"It is a special few days for the team, and we’re always humbled by the visitors who travel far and wide to see us and discover what makes Campbeltown such a special whisky place.”

Ticketed events include Dunnage warehouse tasting and journalist Dave Broom will team up with Loch Lomond Group’s Master Blender Michael Henry for Exploring the World of Sherry and Whisky, a 60-minute session delving into the history and flavour profile of different sherries and their influence on the Glen Scotia spirit.

Award-winning spirits writer Millie Milliken and Iain McAlister will conduct the New Make Spirit School, offering insights into the various stages of the distillation process and uncovering the flavours created in the journey that define Glen Scotia’s signature style.

During the festival, Glen Scotia will also be unveiling its latest collaboration, a project with an array of creators who have documented their journey to Campbeltown by land, road and sea. This will be an immersive exhibition space revealing the historical voyages to the Victorian Whisky Capital of the World.

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