The GlenDronach Unveils Shiny Renovated Visitor Center

The GlenDronach distillery, located in Scotland’s Highlands Scotch whisky region and founded by one James Allardice in 1826, offers up a popular visitor experience for dram loving tourists to that area. Those behind this whisky making facility have now decided to up the game a little bit, unveiling a newly renovated visitor experience with a design that’s said to draw from a number of inspirations.

The newly updated The GlenDronach visitor center, according to those behind it, is said to draw inspiration from “distillery’s historic buildings, some of which date back as far as 1771, as well as the rich color and flavor profiles of The GlenDronach itself.” To that end the original stone walls have been complimented with “rich wood tones, marble, leather, understated brass accents and warm lighting” to create a more inviting environment.

Perhaps more interestingly, the visitor center also “displays a rich collection of both rare and historic GlenDronach expressions, including the distillery’s oldest bottle which was bottled in 1913 just before the outbreak of WWI. ”

“James Allardice was both a visionary entrepreneur and a warm and welcoming host, often inviting friends and neighbours into his home to share a dram of his ‘guid GlenDronach’,” said The GlenDronach Distillery’s Homeplace Manager, Jennifer Proctor, in a prepared statement. “Our vision was to carry forth his hospitality and to bring the traditional craftsmanship of The GlenDronach to life, creating the perfect experience for our visitors to immerse themselves in the distillery’s rich heritage and our Highland Single Malts.

“Everything has been designed around the guest experience, from the striking circular table in our tasting room to the comfortable leather lounge area. With a range of tours also available, we look forward to welcoming everyone from the whisky curious to experienced aficionados to fully explore the home of The GlenDronach’s rich and full-bodied Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.”

Those looking to try The GlenDronach whiskies will be in luck, being able to enjoy “the new tasting bar, which will offer a selection of GlenDronach flights and drams, alongside tea, coffee and other non-alcoholic refreshments. The distillery-exclusive Hand Fill gives GlenDronach connoisseurs a rare opportunity to fill, seal, label and sign their own cask strength bottle of The GlenDronach from a choice of two sherry casks. “