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The tour offers a strong focus on touch, smell and taste to help transport you into the wondrous journey of transforming malted barley into scotch whisky. It is a reality of how we all work … Just being outside and having a bit of fun and connecting with where things come from – that was resonating before, but even more so now. Made with a single piece of local Douglas Fir tree and weighing in at over 3 tonnes, it makes a striking centerpeice to our retail area, where you’ll find all our award-winning spirits, branded gifts and premium mixers. At Graham’s command, I rub a few freshly picked fir needles between my fingers and am treated to an aromatic burst of citrusy, coniferous bitterness.
It is a fun story of quality and provenance that I think is really exciting for a visitor, so they can leave a bit more enlightened.
I’m still at my desk in Norfolk and haven’t touched a drop of gin, but Taylor’s engaging and immersive talk through the experience had me feeling a brisk Scottish breeze through my hair, salty sea air in my nostrils, and the tingle of a cold, piney gin and tonic on my lips. With this in mind, Crafty Distillery harvests its bladderwrack from one of the cleanest stretches of beach on Scotland’s south-west coast, at Knockbrex beach. If you're constantly refreshing pages or using software to monitor our site for new releases this may have triggered the block. You’ll find a selection of magazine content including distillery focuses, bar guides and production features, plus tastings.
Experience how our 100% Scottish barley, unique yeast and innovative processes have elevated the possibilities of whisky flavour to create our unique new make spirit. Excellent knowledge to share about the gin, best vodka I have ever tasted and a super easy cocktail!
Built in 2017 by our founder’s father Billy, our modern building is clad in local larch wood inside and out, delivering a warm and inviting space to enjoy.
If travelling East on the A75 (Dumfries direction), take the last exit from the roundabout at Newton Stewart onto the A714 Wigtown Road and we are first right after 200 yards. For all gin fans out there, a very warm welcome awaits you at Crafty Distillery in gorgeous Galloway to join us on a unique tour for your taste buds, where we’ll also share the secrets of our process. If travelling West (Stranraer direction) on the A75, take the first exit from the roundabout at Newton Stewart onto the A714 Wigtown Road and we are first right after 200 yards. In creating the original recipe, Crafty Distillery sought help from hundreds of members of the public, sharing samples with them to get feedback for the final recipe. Graham is talking to me on the phone from his distillery in Newton Stewart, taking me step-by-step through the Crafty Distillery Gin Escape.Whether you are a whisky novice, a seasoned expert or simply want an authentic Scottish experience, the Crafty Distillery Scotch Whisky Tour has something special for you. Taylor explains, “It’s not a common tree in the forest, but it is one that is easy to spot, because [the cones] grow upwards rather than downwards. We have been unable to travel, so we are seeking more experiences, but especially now, people are wanting to know the story behind the brands in the cupboard: how they make it, the people and the process behind it. Formerly part of a private estate, the beach is home to crystal-clear waters, as well as a lido which is still used by locals and visitors who can brave the chilly dip.
Nestled on the edge of Newton Stewart our modern grain to glass distillery pumps out gallons of tasty stuff and delivers panoramic views over the Galloway Hills. What’s more, we always go the extra mile at Crafty, so rather than serve a few small gin samples, we’ll take you on a guided tasting through 3x perfect serves of their spirits. A warm Galloway welcome awaits you on this behind the scenes tour at one of Scotland’s most innovative distilleries. It is really important to have that savoury quality going on because it enhances the flavour of the gin … if you don’t season something, you cannot open up the palate. Beyond this we have some great local knowledge so feel free to ask for advice on your visit to our distillery.Our distillery sits in the heart of Galloway, South West Scotland juts outside the market town of Newton Stewart. My eyes are closed as I revel in the scent… but when I open them, I’m not in the Galloway Forest – I’m in an office in Norfolk.
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