Cragganmore Distillery
United Kingdom
A fantastic little distillery hidden away off the main road. Lovely tour bringing the old and new together.
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Cragganmore Distillery
Welcome to the Cragganmore Distillery, nestled perfectly in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. I am delighted to be your academic guide today as we explore the intricate and deeply historical process of crafting one of…
Listen in the app2The Old Strathspey Railway Pathway and Craggan Burn
Before we enter the production buildings, we must orient ourselves to the critical infrastructure that surrounds the distillery. We are currently standing near the old Strathspey railway line, an artery of transport that…
Listen in the app3The Distillery Courtyard and Foundations
We now stand in the central courtyard of Cragganmore, surrounded by the sturdy, beautifully preserved stone architecture of the distillery. The buildings you see around you are a testament to the enduring vision of the founder,…
Listen in the app4The Malt Mill Room
Entering the Malt Mill Room, the first thing that strikes you is the distinctive, heavy aroma. It is a dry, deeply comforting smell, reminiscent of a dusty bakery or a rural granary. …
Listen in the app5The Mash House
Welcome to the Mash House. As you cross the threshold, you are immediately enveloped in a wave of humid, deeply fragrant warmth. …
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We have now arrived in the Tun Room, the biological crucible of the distillery. The temperature here remains warm, but the aroma has shifted dramatically. …
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We now step into the Still House, undoubtedly the most visually striking and structurally significant room in the distillery. The heat here is immediate and intense, radiating from the colossal copper vessels that dominate the…
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Leaving the intense heat and noise of the still house, we enter the profound, hushed tranquility of a traditional dunnage warehouse. The microclimate hits you instantly; it is remarkably damp, chilly, and stable. …
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We conclude our extensive tour back near the entrance, stepping through a rather unassuming, unpretentious door into the tasting room and distillery shop. It is a modest space, lacking the grandiose visitor centers found at some…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our comprehensive tour of the Cragganmore distillery draws to a close, we find ourselves back where we began, breathing in the cool air of the Spey valley. Having walked the path of the grain from the historic railway line…
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What is Cragganmore Distillery?
Cragganmore 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 | 57.4100, -3.3944 |
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