Kintyre whisky distillery Glen Scotia has unveiled its programme of events for the 2024 Campbeltown Malts Festival – scheduled for 21st and 22nd May – with tickets now on sale.
Every year, the distillery welcomes whisky enthusiasts from around the world to experience the charm of the ‘Wee Toon’ and sample the finest drams from Scotland’s smallest whisky-making region.
The Glen Scotia team will be joined by a host of industry experts exploring the history and heritage of the former ‘Victorian Whisky Capital of the World’, including behind-the-scenes tours, product masterclasses and insights from the people at the heart of production.
Festivities commence with the Glen Scotia Malts Festival Dinner on Tuesday 21st May, hosted at the Machrihanish Airbase by Glen Scotia master distiller and distillery manager Iain McAlister.
The following day, Wednesday, 22nd May, visitors can enjoy a series of ticketed and free talks, tastings, and music, including a Dunnage Warehouse Tasting with Mr McAlister, where guests will get the chance to sample five hand-picked cask selections of unreleased liquids alongside a guided tasting; an ‘Exploring the World of Sherry and Whisky’ session with journalist Dave Broom and Loch Lomond Group’s master blender, Michael Henry; the New Make Spirit School, offering insights into the various stages of the distillation process; and the Master Blender Experience, with renowned spirits writer and founder of OurWhisky, Becky Paskin, who will join Michael Henry to help attendees create their own unique Glen Scotia blend.
Glen Scotia also plans to unveil its latest collaboration, a project with an array of creators who have documented their journey to Campbeltown by land, road and sea. Through an immersive exhibition space, it will reveal the historical voyages to the ‘Victorian Whisky Capital of the World’.
McAlister said: “The Campbeltown Malts Festival offers us a wonderful opportunity to open our doors to visitors and share the spirit of Glen Scotia. This year, we have a fantastic line-up of events and are very lucky to be working with some of the top names in the industry who we also call good friends.
“It is a special few days for the team, and we’re always humbled by the visitors who travel far and wide to see us and discover what makes Campbeltown such a special whisky place.”
Originally launched in 2008, the Campbeltown Malts Festival is a celebration of the region, paying homage to the town’s storied whisky-distilling past.
Today, Glen Scotia stands as one of only three surviving distilleries in the coastal town, reviving Campbeltown’s potential as it continues to achieve industry recognition and expand its presence in both UK and international markets.
