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Bli med på vår whiskytur Whisky Trail Adventure 2011!
En fantastisk reise i whiskyens verden på The Malt Whisky Trail i Skottland!

28.april-2.mai 2011 går Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival av stabelen i Skottland, og vi har reservert 16 plasser som gir deg tilgang til eksklusive opplevelser på vår spesialtur. Vi skal bo godt, spise godt og selvsagt smake på en mengde ulike whiskyer. Vi har plukket ut noen av de beste destilleriene i Speyside hvor vi skal få opplevelser som du ikke finner ellers i året og som du kun får tilgang på under disse turene. Vår kjentmann og reiseleder på turen er ingen ringere enn Chris Maile, som er lidenskaplig opptatt av whisky og gründer av Oslo Whiskyfestival. Chris er bosatt i Norge, men er av skotsk herkomst (Isle of Skye) og er til daglig whiskykonsulent som reiser land og strand rundt som foredragsholder. I 2005 fikk han ærestittelen Keeper of the Quaich som anerkjennelse for sitt arbeide for å fremme kunnskapen og interessen for skotsk whisky i Norge.

Ankomst Edinburgh, hvor vi blir hentet på flyplassen med buss. Fra Edinburgh reiser vi til Crieff hvor vi skal besøke det eldste destilleriet i Skottland, Glenturret - The Famous Grouse. Omvisning og matkurs på destilleriet, hvor vi lager vår egen 3 retters middag med tilpassede whiskyer.
Overnatting i Crieff på Knock Castle Hotel & Spa

Stop at the Scottish Liquer Centre at Bankfoot.
Arrival in Aberlour. Check in and relax with afternoon tea at Dowans Hotel (4*)

Don't miss the 2011 Finals of these internationally renowned awards. Visitors to the Festival are invited to take part in the judging! The awards are being held just before the Opening Dinner. You will enjoy six magnificent malt whiskies and get to vote for the best to win from each of the three categories. This is the only Malt Whisky Competition that embraces the decisions of the consumer. The winners will be announced at the end of the Opening Dinner.

To celebrate the opening of the Festival join Visitors, whisky experts, writers and distillery personnel at a magnificent Opening Dinner on Thursday 28th April 2011. Over 300 people will gather in the atmospheric venue of one of Speyside's distilleries - which one is soon to be announced. On arrival you will be welcomed with a Spirit of Speyside Malt Cocktail.
There will be some lively traditional music from local musicians at the start and end of the dinner. During the evening the winners of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Awards will be announced, as well as the overall winner of the photographic competition. The dinner will have a Scottish theme throughout the meal. The food is all locally sourced and will be accompanied by a complimentary dram to match each dish. All in all a very entertaining not-to-be-missed evening. Dress Code: Smart with a hint of Tartan

Exclusive to this Festival, this is a unique opportunity to experience the smells, sounds and sights with a very personal tour of the Cooperage at workshop level. View the Coopers work close up and at first hand as they build barrels to exacting standards against the 'clock'

Our experienced guides will accompany you through this truly unique and ancient craft of barrel making, with the grand finale being the firing of a cask. After the tour, visit the shop and browse our range of quality goods crafted from wood - many of which are exclusive to the Cooperage. Then relax in our coffee shop and enjoy light snacks and refreshments which are served throughout the day with seating both inside and on the veranda overlooking the picnic area.

Accomodation at Dowans Hotel (4*)

Saturday April 30th
Breakfast
10:00 – 13:30 Cardu Distillery, Aberlour Blend it Like...

In 1893, the Walker family valued the smooth, silky flavour of Cardhu so much they bought the distillery. Every year, hundreds of corporate visitors come to the Home of Johnnie Walker at Cardhu to learn about the brand.
Exclusively for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, we are opening the doors to the Home of Johnnie Walker. We invite you to immerse yourself in the history and heritage of Johnnie Walker, learn about the flavours that underpin these great whiskies and use that knowledge to create your own very special blend. This is a unique opportunity to create your own blended whisky in the Home of the world's No. 1 whisky, Johnnie Walker. You will also enjoy a buffet lunch in the spectacular dining room joined by the distillery manager and take home a sample of your own blended creation.
Free time

Join Steve Oliver in the first class compartment for a nosing and tasting on route to Keith Town Station. Included afternoon tea in the Buffer Stop Café at Dufftown Station before you board the train to Keith, your train ticket and the tutored tasting. Steve will select some of his favourite drams to share with you on the journey to Keith and perhaps another dram on the return trip to Dufftown.
Meet at the Buffer Stop Café at 13.00 for afternoon tea.

Dinner at Dowans Hotel.

Monday May 2rd
Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00 Aberlour Distillery Tour
See the whisky-making process at first hand and sample a selection of the aged Aberlour in an exclusive tutored tasting session. This in depth tour is relaxed, informal and fascinating; and experience not to be missed. Two hours for the tour which includes: Production overview, distillery tour, Exclusive nosing and tasting in Warehouse 1, Opportunity to hand fill and purchase your own bottle of cask strength whisky and visit to Distillery shop

20:45 Departure by Norwegian’s Route DY1353

Pris pr person kr. 10.800,- alt inkludert

Prisen inkluderer flyreise tur/retur Oslo-Edinburgh, transport med buss på hele reisen i Skottland, 5 overnattinger i dobbeltrom på 4* hoteller, alle måltider (frokoster, 5 lunsj, 5 middager), utflukter og innganger som oppgitt i programmet. Reiseleder med på hele turen.

Tillegg i pris for enkeltrom kr. 200,- pr døgn

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