Here's A List Of The World's Finest Distilleries
A true aficionado finds a way to the source. To experience authenticity at its fin-est, allow us to lead you to the birthplace of some of the world’s best whiskies and liquors.
Just a few things to add to your checklist. Do carry your photo id with age proof because you’ve to be of legal drinking age. However, there are some places that do allow visitors under 18 and you need to check beforehand. The good news is, certain places offer discounts for senior citizens and visitors with student ids. Al-so, there are some tours with limited spots and you’ll need to make prior reservations. Remember to double-check the refund policy.
Visitor experiences in a distillery are categorised under tasting and tour packages to cater to multiple interest and budgets. If you choose only tasting, it’ll not involve the immersive exploration of the making process, and is usually cheaper. On the other hand, tour packages cost slightly more, require time and usually end with tasting.
So, let’s begin:
1. Dalwhinnie Distillery in Inverness-shire, Scotland
Awarded as the ‘Best Distillery Tour in Scotland’ from Drinks International in 2017, Dalwhinnie is known as the highest distillery in the land of lochs and leg-ends. Along with a detailed explanation of the art of making malt whiskies, their tours end on a sweet note with tasting sessions that pair whisky with luxurious handmade chocolate. For more details, check out their website here
2. Talisker Distillery in Isle of Skye, Scotland
Home to one of the world’s most loved single malts, Talisker Distillery is located in a picturesque tourist hotspot. If you like your dram with a side of Scottish hospitality, their perfectly trained guides will tell you exactly how it’s done. Their top-rated services also include arranging for tours for specially-abled visitors. For more details, check out their website here
3. Lagavulin Distillery in Isle of Islay, Scotland
Their iconic whiskies derive their complex depth and flavour from the slow distil-lation and long maturation process. And, you can be there to witness the magic unfold. If you opt for the Sensory Tasting Experience, you'll be given a kit to take home. Do check their website for the Lagavulin Feis Ile, the festival that raises a toast to a 360-degree experience of the dram.
For more details, check out their website here
4. La Rojeña Distillery in Tequila, Mexico
Well, if the name of the location is Tequila it’s not too hard to guess the produce of this distillery. Home to one of the world’s top-selling tequilas, Jose Cuervo, you’ll get a first-hand experience of the step-by-step process of transforming agave into Mexico’s most sought-after drink in this 250-year-old distillery. For more details, check out their website here
5. Hennessy in Cognac, France
All visitors reach the destination by boat. Let’s just say we have already signed up for this tour in a parallel universe. Located by the river Charente, the Hen-nessy Cognac experience combines history of the area along with the distillery tour and tasting. Sampling the delicious variety of cognacs brings the tour to a perfect end. For more details, check out their website here
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