{"id":1945,"date":"2024-09-30T09:27:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T09:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/?p=1945"},"modified":"2024-12-10T10:52:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T10:52:15","slug":"exploring-isle-of-mull-whisky-gin-distilleries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/exploring-isle-of-mull-whisky-gin-distilleries\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Isle of Mull Whisky &#038; Gin Distilleries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the air turns crisper, smoke curls from the chimney tops and russet leaves crunch beneath our feet, autumn makes its presence known on Mull. It\u2019s a beautiful season indoors and out, with the red deer rut a wildlife highlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, for the inevitable dreicher days, it\u2019s great to have something to look forward to indoors, too. When better to explore the two Isle of Mull distilleries, one with a history of over 200 years, the other only a few years old!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/distillery-1024x642.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/distillery-1024x642.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/distillery-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/distillery-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/distillery.jpg 1199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tobermory Distillery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Found on the edge of the harbourfront, conveniently just beside the Ledaig carpark, Tobermory Distillery is a must-visit during your stay. The distillery first opened in 1798 and made its name producing excellent single-malt whisky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06315-Edit-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06315-Edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06315-Edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06315-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06315-Edit.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy the smoky flavours of a peated whisky, then the Ledaig will win your vote, or for a lighter flavour, the Tobermory is the tipple to try. More recently, the distillery added a great range of small-batch gins to their offering, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Tobermory Distillery for a tour and tasting to see the whisky in production, from the huge copper stills to the casks the whisky matures in. You&#8217;ll enjoy an expert-led tour through the entire production process and see spirits being made to this day here in the heart of Tobermory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06300-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06300-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06300-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06300-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06300.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After an informative introduction to the whisky making process and history of whisky production at the Tobermory Distillery, you&#8217;ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the distillery, taking in the mash tuns, the copper stills, the maturing whiskies cocooned in their casks, and understand more about the processes behind Tobermory Distillery&#8217;s unique whiskies and their flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who choose it, the tour concludes in the tasting room, which comes highly recommended! Here, you&#8217;ll sample drams from some of the Tobermory distillery favourites. Afterwards, in the gift shop, you can pick up a branded whisky glass to take home from your travels and perhaps even a bottle or two! The team will be able to talk you through which bottles and ages of whisky will be the best choice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also the option to book a gin tasting, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/whisky-mix-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/whisky-mix-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/whisky-mix-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/whisky-mix-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/whisky-mix-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Isle of Mull Spirit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been for lunch at the Glass Barn or perhaps enjoyed some hearty Isle of Mull cheese, then you\u2019ve already discovered a slice of the gastronomic delight awaiting at Sgiobruadh Farm, just outside Tobermory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, they have added Isle of Mull Spirit to their diverse offering at the farm, producing unique spirits from whey leftover as a byproduct of their cheesemaking process, so nothing goes to waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a collection of creative spirits, from the Coo J\u2019n gin to the Cheesemaker\u2019s Strength vodka. Book a farm tour to see the full farm in motion, wandering the cellars among ageing cheese rounds, exploring the garden bursting with botanicals, watching a cheesemaking demonstration and tasting the cheese and spirits that reward their efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With farm animals to meet too, this one\u2019s a great choice for every generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you&#8217;ve enjoyed this guide to Isle of Mull distilleries. Discover more ideas for things to do when you visit the island with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/isle-of-mull-things-to-do.html\" target=\"_blank\">our local&#8217;s guide<\/a>, or try our themed <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isleofmullcottages.com\/isle-of-mull-days-out.html\" target=\"_blank\">island itineraries.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the air turns crisper, smoke curls from the chimney tops and russet leaves crunch beneath our feet, autumn makes its presence known on Mull. It\u2019s a beautiful season indoors and out, with the red deer rut a wildlife highlight. 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