HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsThe Singleton Distillery
United Kingdom
Learn about the single malt whisky produced at the distillery and view the new exhibition centre. Your guide will tell you all about the Whisky production and if you wish you can take a tasting that suits your needs.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Singleton Distillery at Glen Ord, a place where 'timeless tradition dances in every drop of whiskey.' To understand the liquid gold produced here, we must first look back to 1838. It was in this year that Thomas…
Listen in the app2The Drum Malting Innovation
Our technical exploration begins at the malting drums. Unlike many distilleries that now outsource their malting, Glen Ord is famous for its massive on-site malting operation. …
Listen in the app3The Kiln and the Art of Milling
Once the green malt is ready, it moves to the kiln—a massive structure that acts like a specialized oven. The purpose of the kiln is to dry the malt and stop the germination process at exactly the right moment. …
Listen in the app4Mashing, Fermentation, and the Creation of Wort
The grist now enters the Mash Tun, a large vessel where it is mixed with hot water. This is where the chemistry gets fascinating. …
Listen in the app5The Copper Stills and Hot Condensers
Now we enter the heart of the distillery: the Still House. Here, the wash undergoes double distillation in magnificent copper pot stills. …
Listen in the app6The Spirit Safe and the Perfect Cut
The distilled spirit finally emerges through the Spirit Safe. This brass and glass cabinet is a historical necessity; it was originally locked by the excise man to ensure that every drop of alcohol was accounted for. …
Listen in the app7Maturation and Global Flavor Profiles
The final stage of our technical tour brings us to the concept of maturation and the global reach of the Singleton brand. Once the spirit is cut, it is filled into casks—typically European oak sherry casks or American oak bourbon…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Singleton Distillery, we return to the refurbished visitor center, a place designed for 'experienced whisky lovers' and newcomers alike. Whether you are starting your North Coast 500 journey…
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What is The Singleton Distillery?
The Singleton Distillery is a place in United Kingdom with 8 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 | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 57.5223, -4.4745 |
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