Celebrating World Whisky Day

World Whisky Day is a celebration of the ‘water of life’ (from the Gaelic translation ‘uisge beatha’). A short break at a Wood Leisure Park can provide an ideal base to visit some of the many distilleries Scotland has to offer.

Did you know that today (18 May 2019) is World Whisky Day?
The day is a celebration of the ‘water of life’ (from the Gaelic translation ‘uisge beatha’), recognising that whisky has been made throughout Scotland for generations.

A short break at a Wood Leisure Park can provide an ideal base to visit some of the many distilleries Scotland has to offer. Below we explore some of the best known, as well as some smaller independent, distilleries:

Glengoyne Distillery, Killearn 
'When it comes to whisky, we take more time and care than any other distillery in Scotland. It’s the essence of Glengoyne.’ Glengoyne whiskies have bold, complex flavours, from the slowest stills in Scotland, and matured in the finest casks. 

Glengoyne Distillery offers a number of different tours, where you can learn a lot about whisky and have a lot of fun while doing it!

Close to: Callander Woods Holiday Park; Lomond Woods Holiday Park 
https://www.glengoyne.com/


Tullibardine Distillery, Blackford 
A family owned independent distillery, handcrafting Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Tullibardine is one of the few distilleries in Scotland to distill, mature and bottle all on site.
Join one of the Tullibardine tour experts for a real insight into the art of distillation.

Close to: Blairgowrie Holiday Park; Callander Woods Holiday Park
http://www.tullibardine.com/


Edradour Distillery, Pitlochry 
Edradour distillery is the last original ‘farm’ distillery in Scotland with some very traditional equipment. Its stills are the smallest in Scotland and that contributes to the distinctive richness of the malt.
Edradour offers tours Monday to Saturday, April - October; with limited opening hours November - March; visit their website for more details.

Close to: Faskally Woods; Blairgowrie Holiday Park; Corriefodly Holiday Park
https://www.edradour.com/


Glen Garioch Distillery, Oldmeldrum
One of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland – and the most easterly – Glen Garioch (pronounced Geery in the ancient Doric dialect) sits right in the sheltered heart of the Valley of the Garioch. Favouring quality over quantity, Glen Garioch is a hearty Highland malt, only ever produced in small precious batches. Tours are available to book online.

Close to: Deeside Holiday Park
https://www.glengarioch.com/


Deanston Malt, Doune
The Deanston story is one of a community and the many people who have made it what it is today. Brought together by a shared craft, the inhabitants of Deanston have spent many decades inspiring a commitment to innovation, authentic craftsmanship and community spirit.
Tours are available daily - contact the distillery to book.

Close to: Callander Woods Holiday Park
https://www.deanstonmalt.com