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SPEYSIDE
PAGE 1 2018/19 EDITION
Cooperage
Cooperage
WHISKY
VISITOR CENTRE
Welcome to to Speyside Cooperage
Cooperage
home to to the ancient art of coopering since 1947 Still using many traditional methods our Coopers are busy shaping shaving and charring casks against the clock The use of wooden casks dates back to the earliest civilisations when they were used to to store and transport community commodities While metals and plastics have long superseded most wooden containers when it comes to the maturation of wines and spirits there is nothing to equal Oak casks Begin your tour with a 4D sensory lm which immerses you you in in the the sights sounds and aromas of the the Cooperage
at work Go on to watch rst–hand these skilled cra smen at at work where your guide will give an insight into the Coopering process
from from start to to nish from from acorn to to cask For a a a a special experience try a a a a VIP tour which o o o ers a a a a behind the scenes look at this unique environment with an opportunity to view cask charring Browse around our gi shop which has an ever increasing range of cask products Harris Tweed accessories Scottish cra ed jewellery Gi s in a a Tin Doorstops Gentlemen’s Hardware Tain Pottery and much more Visit our barrel themed
co ee shop for a a a cuppa with a a a delicious range of home made sandwiches bakes cakes and and signature scones in avours including to ee & apple raspberry & white chocolate plain fruit and cinnamon Tasty soups fair trade co ees and gluten free options also on on o o o o o er