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If you fancy
a bit of drama with your dram this
summer then The Macallan have just the
thing for you, The Macallan Estate
Pioneers Experience.
If you fancy a bit of drama with your
dram this summer then The Macallan
Estate have just the thing for you, they
have announced the return of its
spectacular immersive theatre
experience, which tells the story of its
rich heritage through live performance.
The Macallan are the first single malt
Scotch whisky distillery to tell the
story of its rich heritage through live
performance, The Macallan Estate
Pioneers Experience theatrical journey
explores The Macallan’s 485-acre Estate,
bringing to life notable characters from
The Macallan’s illustrious history who
have informed the Estate’s past and
played a role in shaping its future.
Launching on Saturday 16 July and
running until Sunday 7 August, and
available to book now, this exclusive
outdoor experience delves into The
Macallan’s heritage and depicts the
dedication to incomparable craftmanship
and creativity, whisky-making process
and pursuit of uncompromised excellence
which The Macallan is renowned for.
The Macallan Estate Pioneers
Experience transports guests back in
time to be met by some of the most
notable characters from the distillery’s
history, including Captain John Grant. A
pioneer in The Macallan’s story, Captain
Grant realised the potential of Easter
Elchies Estate in 1700; the land that
has been home to The Macallan Distillery
since 1824.
These characters and their stories are
shared through a promenade theatre
experience on the banks of the River
Spey, moving through time and
transporting guests to rarely-seen
locations throughout the Estate.
Theatre-goers can enjoy a picnic
lunch with pioneers Roderick and
Katherine Kemp, who took over The
Macallan Distillery in 1892. Guests also
have the opportunity to meet Janet
Harbinson, who guided The Macallan
through trial and tribulation in the
early 1900s.
It isn't all drama, there will be a few
drams also, as part of the experience,
guests will explore The Macallan Estate
while savouring special drams of The
Macallan single malt Scotch whisky along
the way.
The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience
is brought to life through the talents
of professional actresses and actors.
Stuart Cassells, General Manager at The
Macallan Estate, said: "The Macallan
Estate Pioneers Experience is one of the
most exciting events in our calendar,
and we’re proud to announce its return
for 2022. Last summer’s run was a huge
success, with plenty of fun along the
way, and we’re sure this year will be no
exception.
"There is no finer way to delve into our
fascinating heritage here at The
Macallan, with the help of Debora Weston
and a team of extraordinary actors from
across Scotland.
"Debora is perhaps best known for her
work in films including Patriot Games
and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,
and we’re honoured that she has written
our theatre play for The Macallan
Pioneers Experience. It’s a privilege to
see her vision come to life on the banks
of the River Spey, right here at The
Macallan Estate."
As part of the exclusive, three-hour
experience, guests will explore areas of
The Macallan Distillery not usually open
to the public, including Warehouse No 7,
one of The Macallan’s oldest traditional
dunnage warehouses.
Located amidst breath-taking natural
landscapes in the heart of Speyside, The
Macallan Estate is a world-leading
hospitality destination.
Home to every bottle of The Macallan’s
single malt whisky since 1824, the
serene countryside estate offers much
more than just a whisky experience, with
fine-dining, private shopping and
fishing all available on site.
This unique immersive experience will
bring the legacy of The Macallan to
life, whilst discovering notable places
around The Macallan Estate. A selection
of whisky drams will be included within
the experience, as well as a picnic
lunch. Please note that although it is
summer, it is also Scotland so wet
weather is possible and guests should be
prepared with appropriate jackets and
comfortable footwear.
The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience
is priced at £70 per guest and is
available to book for a limited period,
taking place twice daily each Saturday
and Sunday, running from Saturday 16
July until Sunday 7 August 2022
inclusive. All experiences must be
booked in advance with The Macallan
Estate team.
To book an experience, please visit
www.themacallan.com/en/the-macallan-estate-pioneers-experience.
You will also find the current Macallan
whisky range as well a s a few rare
limited releases
available from specialist online whisky retailers such
as
The Whisky Exchange,
Hard To Find Whisky
and
Master of Malt
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