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Tobermory Distillery
PA75 6NR
Tobermory
Isle of Mull
Scotland
Phone: ( +44 ) 01688 302 645
Fax: ( +44 ) 01688 302 643
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Tobermory is a picturesque harbour on the Hebridean
Isle of Mull, which lies off the west coast of Scotland. As one of the safest
anchorages in the Hebrides, the original name for the distillery, Ledaig (pronounced
Lea-chaig) is Gaelic for "safe haven". The distillery is situated at the
southern end of the famous and well photographed harbour with its brightly
painted buildings and lively atmosphere.
The name "Tobermory" is derived from the Gaelic "Tobar
Mhoire", which means "Well of Mary", and relates to the well and
chapel of St. Mary.
The distillery bottles five single malts and switches
between producing Tobermory, lightly peated, and Ledaig, which is heavily
peated.
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Information about the tour at Tobermory Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
Tour in short: The tour is interesting with a nice dramming room and features of this old style distillery. However the warehouse is sold of as flats.
Information for visiting Tobermory Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
Travel Directions: To get to Tobermory and the Isle of Mull you have to take a boat trip. Unless you have a private plane or is a good swimmer.
From Oban: You can take the ferry from Oban east of the Isle of Mull. This ferry goes to Craignure from where you head 21 miles north on the A849 to Tobermory. Oban ferry
timetable
If you come from the north you can take the cheaper ferry from from Lochaline on Morvern to Fishnish on Mull. This ferry crossing takes about 20
minutes and you are not able to book.
The third ferry option is further up from the north from
Kilchoan on Ardnamurchan, however this goes directly to Tobermory. The ferry is
quite small and is not bookable. Be sure to arrive in time.
Opening Hours: All year round. Mon – Fri 10 am – 5pm. Other times by appointment.
Price admission: £2.50. Redeemable in shop. No under 9s. Under 18 free.
Shop: Yes, with Tobermory and Ledaig malts, Scottish heather blend, glasses, decanters, whisky cakes and so on.
Restaurant: No.
Parking: Public parking by the seafront next to the distillery.
Groups: By arrangement in advance. Max. group size is 12.
Photography in distillery: No.
Foreign visitor support: Leaflet in French.
Disabled access: Not recommended. Many steepish stairs.
Things of interest regarding Tobermory Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
Restaurants nearby: Try some of the restaurants along the harbour. Nice sandwiches from the baker. Fish and chips.
Things of interest: The tourist information centre is at the very end of the Main
Street, underneath 'Posh nosh' cafe next to the Caledonian MacBrayne Ferry Office. The
Tourist information centre is only open during the summer months,
although the Ferry office is manned all year.
Shop in Tobermory for arts and crafts. Aros Park, walks, woodland,
fishing. Boat trips, whales, dolphins, seals, fishing etc. Events,
highland Games, Food Festival, Car Rally, West Highland Week, Mod,
Music Festival. Glengorm Castle, Garden Centre, coffee shop, walks.
Expore the history, standing stones, forts, town historical events.
Museum, Folk and local history. Mull Pottery, crafts, pottery
production, cafe; Tobermory Childrens farm; Tobermory Golf course, one
of Scotland's most picturesque courses.
Bed & breakfast and hotels nearby: Therer are plenty of accommodation on the
Isle of Mull and Iona, however, during the school holiday
period it is advisable to book months in
advance.
The whisky from Tobermory Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
Tasting notes: (Tobermory 10 yo 40%) Mild
and fruity with notes of honey and toffee and a slight hint of peat and mint.
The production at Tobermory Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
Malt and malting: Peated (Port Ellen Maltings) and nonpeated (Greencores Maltings) from independent maltsters.
Distilling and the stills: Washstills: 2. Spiritstills: 2, thin necks, condenser
that reflux spirit.
Watersource: Loch Na Criadhach, soft and
peaty.
Barrels and casks: Bourbon and sherry.
Bond and Warehousing: Central warehousing (Deanston and Bunnahabhain).
Mashing and fermentation: Mashtun: 1. Washbacks: 4, Pine.
Owner: Burn Stewart Distillers.
The history of Tobermory Ledaig Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery
History of the distillery: Founded: 1798
by John Sinclair.
In 1998 the 200th anniversary
was celebrated in memory of the founder John Sicclair. Purchased and upgraded by
Burn Stewart in 1993, the distillery have had a tough past, with extended
periods of closure and financial difficulties, among them a period of 40 years
from 1836.
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