Glenkinchie Distillery, the lowland home of Johnnie Walker in East Lothian, is in an area famed as the garden of Scotland for its quality food and drink produce.
. Ramsay Borthwick, Distillery Manager and his dog Skyelar mark the opening of the new Glenkinchie Distillery visitor experience in East Lothian, by unveiling a new Striding Man statue featuring historic distillery dog, Bruce. He is joined by Edinburgh-based artist Angela Johnston, who created the statue design. Photograph: Mike Wilkinson…26/10/20. 07768393673 [email protected] www.mike-wilkinson.com Further Info: Hannah Giles, Frame, 07471 035611.
Ramsay Borthwick, Distillery Manager and his dog Skyelar mark the opening of the new Glenkinchie Distillery visitor experience in East Lothian, by unveiling a new Striding Man statue featuring historic distillery dog, Bruce. He is joined by Edinburgh-based artist Angela Johnston, who created the statue design. Photo: Mike Wilkinson
. Unique Striding Man statue
Each Johnnie Walker site hosts its own unique Striding Man statue. The one at the entrance of Glenkinchie features historic distillery dog, Bruce. Photo: Mike Wilkinson
. Two years in the making
The visitor attraction, which has been having an ongoing revamp for the past two years, is centred around a beautifully landscaped garden carefully curated to reflect the stunning local rural environment – and an extraordinary immersive guest experience in the distillery’s traditional Victorian red brick warehouses. Photo: Contributed
. Located in the peaceful Garden of Scotland
Barbara Smith, Managing Director, Brand Homes for Diageo in Scotland marks the official opening of Glenkinchie Distiller visitor experience and garden near Edinburgh by planting a ceremonial tree. Photo: Mike Wilkinson
. Natural wonders of the land showcased in bright new space
The newly revamped premise combines the distillery’s history with modern flair. Old barrels can be seen marking the distillery's history atop a modern open plan shop and entrance area, which brings Scotland's garden indoors with a towering real tree and border of plants. Photo: Till Britze
5. Interactive tour to engage all the senses
Visitors are taken on a tour to tantalise all of the senses on a journey of discovery of the flavours of Glenkinchie’s whisky, which showcase the natural wonders of Scotland’s lowland. Taste, smell, sights and sounds are used to tell the tale of Glenkinchie's rich history and the story of Johnnie Walker. Photo: Till Britze
6. Giving back to the land
Receiving top marks for their sustainability, Glenkinchie Distillery showcase the journey of their whisky from plants to glass, while making efforts to give back to the stunning natural scenery around them. Photo: Till Britze
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Guests will hear about the intriguing history of Glenkinchie Distillery and Johnnie Walker’s relationship before testing their senses in a stunning sensory room where they will build on the flavours that make up the unique taste of their whisky. Photo: Journey from plant to the glass
8. People at the heart of the Distillery
The visitors tour also showcases one of the most important element of their whisky brand - the people who make it and those working for the distillery who are passionate about it. Photo: Till Britze