Join us in London on Saturday 14 March 2026 for the 5th Annual Croydon Whisky Festival, one of the UK’s most vibrant celebrations of independent whisky and craft spirits. Hosted at the impressive Stanley Arts in South Norwood, this festival brings together a curated selection of independent distilleries and bottlers from around the world — […]
We’re excited to be part of the Independent Spirits Festival 2026, Scotland’s celebration of independent whisky bottlers and craft spirits, taking place on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Leith Theatre in Edinburgh. This one-day festival brings together some of the most passionate names in independent whisky, offering attendees the chance to sample a diverse range […]
Create, blend, and bottle your own bespoke Scotch whisky in this hands-on blending workshop led by Dean Jode. Ever wondered what it takes to create the perfect blend? Now’s your chance to find out — and take one home with you. On Friday 27 March, The Old Bank Whisky Shop hosts a hands-on Blending Workshop that puts you in the […]
Step inside the dunnage and join my experienced and entertaining team who will provide insight into the day-to-day running of our traditional whisky warehouse, and you will learn all about the Art of Maturation, an essential part in the creation of Murray McDavid’s impressive range of inspired Scotch whisky. We currently mature whisky from over […]
In 1898, the Dallas Dhu Distillery was designed and constructed by legendary icons of Scotch whisky, Alexander Edward and Charles Doig. After nearly a century of producing classic Speyside single malt, the distillery fired its stills for the final time in 1983. Today, guests are welcomed to enjoy a rare opportunity to step back in […]
Pop along to our Craft Bottling Hall in Craigellachie, at the centre of whisky country (close to Macallan). Here, my team will be showcasing our innovative approach to the Art of Maturation and sharing a range of unique whiskies straight from some of our favourite casks. I enjoy selecting interesting casks that inspire discussion and […]
My passion for photography developed when I was at college and I invite fellow photography enthusiasts to join me in this unique photographic opportunity. I’ve planned a special tour and selected interesting locations through the distillery based on how the light enters and plays on the vintage machinery and faded walls of this Victorian monument. […]
This biographical whisky tasting celebrates the enduring legacy of Charles Doig, the pioneering distillery architect whose pagoda roof ventilator design became an icon in the landscape of Scotch whisky. This immersive event will take place in the preserved office buildings at Dallas Dhu Distillery, where Charles Doig worked in the 19th Century. Whilst you sit […]
Every year, I select a cask of whisky to be bottled exclusively for the Spirit of Speyside whisky festival – a whisky that reflects the nature of Murray McDavid. The selection will always be a Speyside single malt, and it is chosen to challenge the norm, to challenge the trope that older whisky does not […]
I welcome you inside our traditional warehouses at Coleburn, where I – with a valinch in hand – will guide you with passion and knowledge through the atmospheric stows, introducing you to three exceptional casks of distinguished, old and rare Scottish spirit – matured for between 21 and 26 years. I have specially selected these […]
Casks are at the heart of good whisky making and our very own fully qualified cooper, Jason Taylor, will guide you on how to ‘raise a cask’. You will construct your cask, stave-by-stave, inside the original cooper’s workshop at Dallas Dhu. Jason will demonstrate and show you how to use traditional hand tools that have […]
For many years, Spanish sherry casks have shaped the flavour, character, and reputation of Scotch whisky. Today, it is the most popular cask type to mature single malt whisky. This informative tasting takes you on a journey from the sun-soaked vineyards and historic bodegas of Jerez to the stills of Speyside and into the cool, […]