HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsDewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery
United Kingdom
A trip back in time at this outstanding distillery. Perth’s Tommy Dewar understood the power of marketing. A globetrotting brand ambassador before that title had really been established, in the early years of the 20th century Dewar enlisted Thomas Edison to direct a film commercial for his White Label blend. It’s possibly why Dewar’s remains among the best-selling blends in the US.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery
Welcome to the verdant heart of Perthshire, and to the historic grounds of the Aberfeldy Distillery. As you stand in the main courtyard, take a moment to breathe in the crisp highland air, which frequently carries the sweet,…
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As we step away from the main entrance and into the open yard, a rather magnificent piece of industrial history commands our attention. Resting silently on a short stretch of tracks is a beautifully preserved railway locomotive,…
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Walking a short distance toward the edge of the property, the ambient mechanical hum of the distillery fades, replaced by the soothing, continuous rush of flowing water. You are now standing near the Pitilie Burn, the legendary…
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Stepping inside the atmospheric Heritage Museum, you are immediately transported back to the entrepreneurial heart of the nineteenth century. The air in this room is completely different from outside, carrying the dry,…
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Pushing through the heavy doors into the production area, the sensory environment shifts dramatically. The air becomes intensely warm, thick, and profoundly sweet, carrying the heavy, cereal rich aroma of toasted grain. …
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Entering the fermentation hall, you are instantly struck by a profound shift in the atmosphere. The heavy, bready sweetness of the mashing room has been completely replaced by a sharp, highly acidic, and intensely fruity aroma…
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Welcome to the undisputed heart of the distillery, the spectacular and sweltering Stillhouse. As you cross the threshold, the temperature spikes dramatically, and the air is saturated with heavy, intoxicating vapors of warm, high…
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Stepping out of the intense, fiery heat of the stillhouse, we transition into a completely different realm as we enter the original filling store and dunnage warehouse. The atmosphere instantly becomes profoundly cool, damp, and…
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As we move into the beautifully appointed tasting lounge, nestled within the old warehouse complex, the scent of aged whisky becomes undeniable. Before we engage in the sensory pleasure of tasting, we must first address the…
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As our comprehensive journey through the Aberfeldy Distillery draws to a close, we find ourselves sitting quietly with the final, polished result of decades of labor. The true mastery of the golden dram can only be fully…
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What is Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery?
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery is a place in United Kingdom with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 56.6244, -3.8503 |
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