Tobermory distillery on the isle of mull has had a stormy history. The ledaig name, it seemed, was destined for the history books. Shout out to emma for an informative and enthusiastic tour, to alasdair for the rich history. One of tobermory distillery s flagship bottlings this 15 year old island scotch whisky is a great example of their output. And tobermory distillery catered for us both beautifully. This unpeated malt is part of the islands subregion of the highlands. Sep 30, 2009 its a fascinating book and a must have for the true whisky lover.
The distillery was founded in 1823 in a former brewery, which had been founded in 1797 by john sinclair. The cat named tobermory remained at the distillery. Yet with creativity and dedication, tobermory has endured its troubles. The wealth of history on the island is immense but do ask a member of staff for help they should always be able to put you on the right track. The water is interspersed with peaty phenols that give tobermory a slightly phenolic character although the malt used for tobermory whisky is unpeated. Aug 20, 2017 a visit to the colorful capital of mull and its whisky distillery. Ledaig or tobermory distillery has had a more than usually interrupted story. Tobermory distillery 2020 all you need to know before. Feb 03, 2011 idiots tree felling fails with chainsaw machine tree falls on head and house duration.
Tobermory distillery seems to live off the tourist factor of the town, a bit like oban. Mishnish loch in the hills behind the distillery is the distillerys water source. The distillery can make up to 1 million litres of whisky a year, compared with the 14 million litres produced by glenfiddich. It is an island steeped in mystery and legend, with lots to discover. The burgh boasts the mull museum, the tobermory scotch whisky distillery, the isle of mull brewery and an tobar arts centre, while the clock tower on the harbour wall is a noted landmark.
At tobermory, we are inspired by the rich and dramatic landscape of our beautiful island. The distillery is lovely and steeped in history, well worth the visit to try the whiskies and experience the history. The distillery warehouses were sold off and converted into flats. Opened in 1798 as both a brewery and distillery under the original name of ledaig the site has had quite a few periods of closure over the past 200 years, most recently in 1982 when. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Meet tobermory, the producer of two wildly different single malts and a fantastic reason to visit the fair isle of mull. Tobermory, the name of one of the wombles tobermory, a 1911 short story by saki about a toocandid cat of the same name, part of the chronicles of clovis see also edit. It is likely that in its earliest incarnation ledaig was a peated malt, but in more recent times both peated and unpeated whisky has been made and bottled as both ledaig and tobermory. Tobermory is the only distillery located on the hebridean island of mull, in the village of tobermory.
John sinclair founds the distillery named ledaig distillery. Although filming stopped in 2005, the appearance of the series on dvd means it still pays to book your accommodation and ferry tickets ahead if you intend to visit. The tobermory distillery can be found in the hebrides on the isle of mull. Tobermory distillery was founded under a different name ledaig in 1798 by a man named john sinclair. The only distillery on mull, it is currently owned by burn. The 10 best cheap things to do in tobermory tripadvisor. The tobermory river carries the water past the distillery and was also used as its power supply in the past. This can be considered a higher strength whisky, with an abv of 46. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for tobermory distillery on your website.
To celebrate our new gin being released this year, we have created this beautiful print of tobermory harbour. Tobermory 15 year old single malt scotch whisky whisky. Tobermory distillery is a very small scale distillery and the atmosphere is very informal and relaxed. It is the only distillery on the island, and stands surrounded by the colorful homes of the village of tobermory. Tobermory distillery tour information secret scotland.
This lovely, independently bottled single cask from the creative whisky co. Tobermory isle of mull information about tobermory on the. This is evident in the colourful houses of tobermory, framed by. Tobermory distillery 2020 all you need to know before you. The distillery cats originally lived at the tobermory distillery tobermory on mull, argyll, scotland, their two ginger cats were named tobermory and ledaig after two whiskies produced at the tobermory distillery. We highly recommend it if youre ever visiting the isle of mull. In 1992 harold currie expernod ricard and isle of arran distillers, stewart jowett then owner of tobermory distillery and derek hewson a tax and revenue consultant planned to get tobermory distillery, which had been silent since 1982, up and running again.
Today, the tobermory distillery makes two types of whiskies, the unpeated tobermory and the somewhat heavily peated ledaig. Our distillery s past is as colourful as the towns seafront. Tobermory is a delightful, colourful, and easily walkable wee port town on the isle of mull. We look forward to hearing from you maybe even seeing.
Sinclair bought 57 acres south of the harbor in what is now tobermory, upon which he would build houses, a pier, and a stillhouse. This feature was initially published in the august 2015 issue of the spirits business magazine. At the start of the 19th century ledaig had a good run, but by 1837 fell on hard times. Tobermory isle of mull information about tobermory on. Tobermory distillery is a scotch whisky distillery situated on the hebridean island of mull, scotland in the village of. Tobermory distillery feature page on undiscovered scotland. Ledaig history although the modern incarnation of the brand did not surface until 2007, its history dates back to 1798 when john sinclair established ledaig distillery on the isle of mull. Instead, tobermory distillery s output is taken to burn stewarts mainland distillery at deanston, near doune, for maturation. Book the tobermory youth hostel stay at this 3star ecofriendly hostel in isle of mull. Visit tobermory distillery on your trip to tobermory or.
We were met by the manager who split us into 2 groups. The tobermory distillery has some excellent malts, too, if you like a dram. Tobermory distillery scotland attractions lonely planet. Creative characters welcome as our distillery and visitor centre enter an exciting epoch, we invite all creative characters, who share in our passion for the art of distillation, to join us at ink. Closing in 1837 and reopening in 1878, the distillery was acquired in 1890 by john hopkins and company. Founded in 1798 by local kelp merchant john sinclair, the distillery was one of the first to take out a distilling licence in 1823. Mull and nearby islands also offer excellent touring journeys exploring nature, wildlife, food and drink, landmarks, history and heritage check out our adventures page to see what suits you. Tobermory distillery is situated on the hebridean island of mull, scotland in the village of tobermory. The burgh hosts the mull museum, the tobermory whisky distillery and from 2005 to 2009 there was also a brewery, the isle of mull brewing company as well as mull aquarium, the first catch and release aquarium in europe. We are delighted to have won the title of best scottish classic gin. Just along the road is the excellent tobermory distillery, one of the oldest in scotland established 1798, which produces two distinct single malt whiskies. This does mean that you dont get to peer into a darkened warehouse on the tour, or smell the escaping angels share of the spirit, but the absence of the warehouses really doesnt detract from what remains a.
The cat named tobermory remained at the distillery, ledaig later moved to browns hardware shop. The distillery was founded as ledaig distillery in 1798 by john sinclair, ten years after the founding of tobermory by the british fisheries society. John sinclair apparently started the distillery in 1795 and was registered between 1827 and 1830 to john sinclair and mclachlan, and to john sinclair from 1833 until its closure in 1837. Tobermory wraps around the bay that led to its construction. Established in 1798, tobermory is the isle of mulls only whisky distillery and one of the oldest commercial distilleries in scotland. Many of scotlands distilleries have histories punctuated by periods of closure. Tobermory distillery to hold facebook gin tasting session. The facility was closed in 1930 due to effects of the american prohibition, and reopened in 1972. Which brings us to the exclusive malts 1997 ledaig 17 year old.
The distillery was founded in 1798 by john sinclair. Tobermory was originally founded in 1798 by john sinclair, under the name ledaig pronounced ledchigg, hence the recently released ledaig range. Tobermory distillery has something of a biblical air. It is located on the east coast of mishnish, the most northerly part of the island, near the northern entrance of the sound of mull. The two malts are produced using the same stills, wash backs, mash tuns and the same process water but the two are totally different in character due to the malted barley used. Tobermory was built as a fishing port in the late 18th century and is now the main town on mull. The tour is informative, fun and excellent value and yes, you get to enjoy a generous dram at the end. I think it bears the most resemblance, however, to the campbeltown distillery of springbank. Tobermory is unpeated and is a very approachable whisky with almost a taste of orange. Inspired by the expressive nature of mull, we add a splash of spirit from the tobermory whisky stills to create a unique character for our award winning gin. This ancient stone circle takes centre stage in a natural amphitheatre created by the surrounding hills.
Just outside tobermory based in drumfin is the mull theatre, which boasts youth and adult dance and drama groups and hosts a wide variety of performances. The water for the distillery comes from a private loch near. Tobermory distillery islands single malt scotch whisky. Tobar mhoire is the capital, and until 1973 the only burgh on, the isle of mull in the scottish inner hebrides. Tobermory is a distillery located in the town of tobermory on the isle of mull. Tobermory distillery is a scotch whisky distillery situated on the hebridean island of mull. From the history on the isle of iona, the birth place of christianity, duart castle the home of the clan maclean and the small piece of australia where sir lachlan macquarie mausoleum can be found.
The tobermory single malts are used in a number of blends including scottish leader and black bottle. Today, tobermory is the only distillery on the isle of mull. Our story established in 1798, tobermory is the isle of mulls only whisky distillery and one of the oldest commercial distilleries in scotland. Tobermory distillers history mulls only distillery has a patchy history beset with closures and name changes as it was passed around from owner to owner. I travelled to tobermory on public transport, and stayed at the tobermory youth hostel, where i explored the main sights and hidden gems in and around the town. The distillery, which was formerly known as ledaig, was founded in 1798 and is the oldest commercial distillery in scotland. An artisan gin distillery on the isle of mull is inviting fans to an online tasting on friday night. Review of tobermory 10 year singlemalt scotch whisky the. The tobermory hotel tobermory self catering the isle of mull. Tobermory distillery all you need to know before you go. This is evident in the colourful houses of tobermory, framed by the rich and dramatic landscape of our beautiful island. Book your tickets online for tobermory distillery, tobermory.
Ive never tried tobermory before, had only heard of it in passing, so i was quite keen to crack open the sample and get into it. Tobermory distillery is a scotch whisky distillery situated on the hebridean island of mull, scotland in the town of tobermory. Today,70220,we, distillery guides from oban, were guests at the tobermory distillery a small but excellent distillery. Established in 1798, tobermory distillery is the only distillery on mull and one of the oldest commercial distilleries in scotland and produces two different single malts. Across the bay, tobermory sparkles like the most precious of jewels. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation.
The distillery is lovely and steeped in history, well worth the visit to try the whiskies and. Here on mull, we celebrate creativity and are expressive in nature. Highly rated budgetfriendly activities in tobermory. Find out what a sunken spanish galleon laden with treasure has to do with the birth of tobermory distillery on mull. Distilled on the island with a rich palate of handselected botanicals including juniper, tea, heather, elderflower, sweet orange peel, and just a little bit of knowledge from our 220 years of history. Peaty water, entirely responsible for the smokiness of tobermory, is collected from a dam near the misnish lochs and piped to the distillery. In april 1797, he applied for 57 acres to the south of the harbor in order to build houses and a distillery. May 06, 20 tobermory was once the name of a blended whisky, and then a vatted malt, but adorned the distillerys official singlemalt bottling starting in 1989. The distillery, like many, has had a rocky history during which it suffered many. Tobermory distillery tobermory single malt scotch whisky prices. In 1993, it was bought by burns stewart distillers, who also own deanston distillery in perthshire, bunnahabhain on the isle of islay.
Feel free to get in touch if you have any comments or queries or wish to book a tour at our distillery. Amongst some of the other hebridean distilleries on the islands of islay, jura and skye, barnard visited tobermory distillery on the isle of mull as well. Under the tobermory distillery name this artisan hebridean distiller now produces tobermory and ledaig single malts and for the first time in its history, tobermory gin. It is the only distillery on mull and is located at the foot of a steep hill. Book top historic hotels in tobermory, scotland expedia. Tours are popular so book in advance to secure your spot. Mulls capital may have been built by the stevensons of oban see oban, but tobermorys distillery has had a more chequered career than its mainland relative and with considerably more unusual owners. Tobermory whisky buy tobermory whiskies online master of malt. Tobermory distillery to close for two years scotch whisky. Located at the top of the bruce peninsula, tobermory is a lakeside town surrounded by crystal clear water, the majestic niagara escarpment and is home to flowerpot island along with two national parks. Aug, 2016 tobermory distillery seems to live off the tourist factor of the town, a bit like oban. A chequered story marked by closures and financial troubles has, on more than one occasion, threatened its very existence. It is a picturepostcard of a place with the brightly painted buildings along the main street to the pier and the high woodlandfringed hills surrounding the bay.
Jan 31, 2017 tobermory distillery on the isle of mull is to close for two years while its equipment and visitor centre are upgraded. Tobermory distillery tobermory, argyll and bute wine. Tobermorys alterego peated malt takes its handle from the mull distillerys christening name. This turned tobermory into a place of pilgrimage for many young fans and their parents. Inspired by the expressive nature of mull, we add a splash of spirit from the tobermory whisky stills to create a unique character. Tobermory distillery is based on one of the most photographed waterfronts in scotland. The distillery is quite limited in its experience since they simply do not have the site and buildings to expand the visitor center or the distillery itself. A short walk down hill to the main street seafrontmarina and within easy reach of local shops such as tobermory handmade chocolate, isle of mull silver, tobermory distillery, museum, coop, multiple restaurants and other amenities.
The prestigious distillery produces two unique single malts that it labels under the names tobermory and ledaig. It is now a popular tourist attraction in tobermory with its small visitor centre and shop. The book i happen to be reading right now describes the spanish ship san francisco or possibly. Popular attraction tobermory distillery is located nearby. Sinclair had originally arrived in the village as a merchant dealing with soda ash from burning the locally available kelp. Tobermory distillery 2020 all you need to know before you go.
Travelling to new places can be more than just highlighting a sight on the map, it can also be about experiencing the culture and history of a region. In 1972 the abandoned distillery of tobermory on the isle of mull was brought back to life. Positioned geographically between islay and the isle of skye, it shares taste elements with both the peaty islay malts and the rocky, salty malt of talisker. The distillery which produces both tobermory and ledaig single malts will cease production from 31 march, although the visitor centre will remain open and continue to provide tours for guests the tobermory and ledaig core ranges are expected to remain in good supply throughout the refurbishment period, while further limited edition expressions will also be released over the next 24. Mishnish loch in the hills behind the distillery is the distillery s water source. Idiots tree felling fails with chainsaw machine tree falls on head and house duration.
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