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Tucked away in the picturesque Aberdeenshire countryside, our 13th century manor house sits in 240 acres and is a stunning retreat. Combining centuries of history with the latest in luxury, Meldrum House Country Hotel is a place to relax and enjoy.
You will be staying in the exclusive Chain Lodge, our largest accomadation and which provides for the most privacy. It combines classic style with modern functionality and appliances. Beautifully furnished with a cosy interior, the cottages feature five separate bedrooms. The bedrooms are complemented by an open plan living room with large sofas and a television, the perfect place to relax with friends and family. Enjoy the freedom of self-catering, with a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Make use of our facilities from the comfort and privacy of your own detached cottage.
Visit our 800-year-old Cave Bar, with its nooks and crannies, and holds over 120 whiskies. Or visit the Titan Sky Bar where guests can enjoy a bespoke drinks experience with spectacular views of our iconic manor house, surrounding countryside and the sky above.
DM Executive Travel prides itself on offering exceptional, bespoke travel experiences that showcase the very best of Scotland. They specialize in luxury whisky tours and world-class golf experiences, ensuring that every journey is tailored to perfection, delivering an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
All of their drivers are local experts, with deep knowledge and a passion for Scotland’s heritage, they are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service.
Our driver reserved is Andy, and he will be choffeuring us in a relativley new Mercedes V-Class, which is a luxury Multi-Passanger Vehicle.
DM Executive Travel prides itself on offering exceptional, bespoke travel experiences that showcase the very best of Scotland. They specialize in luxury whisky tours and world-class golf experiences, ensuring that every journey is tailored to perfection, delivering an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
All of their drivers are local experts, with deep knowledge and a passion for Scotland’s heritage, they are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of service.
Our driver reserved is Andy, and he will be choffeuring us in a relativley new Mercedes V-Class, which is a luxury Multi-Passanger Vehicle.
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Itinerary
- BA1306 LHR 08:15 → ABZ 09:50 Travel Time to heart of Speyside: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Travel Time to heart of Speyside: 1 hour and 15 minutes Speyside Cooperage 11:00 – 12:00 (1 hr) to be booked upon landing pending time allowance
This is a unique opportunity to learn first hand the integral importance the cask has in the maturation process and follow the journey of the tiny acorn to its coming of age as a majestic oak cask. Watch real time as our Coopers shave and shape casks with an expertise that takes years to master. As featured in National Geographics ‘Europe from Above’ and home to the Guiness World Record Title Holder for the ‘Fastest Time to Build a 190L Barrel’, your experience will allow you a full view of the Cooperage at work.
- Travel Time to Glenfarclas: 13 minutes - Glenfarclas Connoisseur's Tour & Tasting 12:30 – 15:30 (2.5 - 3 hrs)
Get ready for an unforgettable whisky adventure at Glenfarclas Distillery! This Connoisseur’s Tour & Tasting will take us beyond the ordinary, offering a rare glimpse into one of Scotland’s most iconic family-run distilleries. We will explore the traditional production methods that have crafted exceptional single malts for over 150 years. We will wander through historic warehouses filled with ageing casks, and, best of all, indulge in an exclusive tasting of some truly exceptional drams. Expect deep flavours, fascinating stories, and a whisky experience to remember.
- Travel Time to House of Mulben: 23 minutes House of Mulben Clay Shooting and Archery 16:00 – 17:30 (estimated)
Unforgettable outdoor activities. Our clay setup is located in an idyllic woodland area, nestled in beautiful Speyside. It offers an exciting and challenging experience for those participating and watching on. It’s a fantastic way to test your concentration, improve hand-eye coordination, and enjoy the thrill of hitting moving targets. Your archery experience with us takes place in a charismatic shed on the corner of a striking wood. It’s a terrific location that will keep you dry, no matter what the Scottish weather can throw at you.
- Travel Time to Hotel: 53 minutes Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course – The Chain Lodge
- Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course – The Chain Lodge
- Travel Time to Glenfiddich: 50 minutes - Glenfiddich Explorers Tour & Tasting 09:30 – 11:00 (1.5 hrs)
Learn about our family of maverick whisky makers, the history of Glenfiddich and the whisky making process on the Glenfiddich Explorer Tour. We will enjoy a guided journey into the heart of one of Scotland’s last family-owned distilleries. We’ll witness the craftsmanship behind their single malt Scotch whisky, including a visit to the still house to observe the distillation process. The tour also includes a visit to the original warehouse, where we’ll explore maturing casks and learn about the Solera process used for their 15-year-old whisky. The tour concludes with a tutored tasting of renowned single malts.
- Travel Time to Cardhu: 18 minutes - Cardhu A Nip Around Tour & Tasting 11:30 – 12:30 (1 hr)
The “A Nip Around” tour at Cardhu Distillery offers an immersive experience into the rich history and whisky-making traditions of this renowned Speyside distillery. During the tour, we’ll be guided through the distillery to observe the whisky production process, from malting to maturation. The experience culminates in a tutored tasting session, where we will sample distinct Cardhu single malts and enjoy a highball cocktail in the Tasting Kitchen, reflecting the hospitality of the Cumming and Walker families who founded the distillery.
- Travel Time to Glenlivet: 21 minutes - Glenlivet Single Cask Tasting 13:00 – 14:00 (1 hr)
At the Glenlivet Single Cask Tasting you will be experiencing an exclusive opportunity to sample some of the distillery’s most unique and limited-edition whiskies. Each Single Cask Edition is drawn from an individual cask selected for its exceptional quality, bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration, ensuring a distinct flavor profile that reflects the character of the specific cask. This tutored nosing and tasting session will guide you through the importance of aroma, flavour and cask selection. This is a rare opportunity to taste side by side how each cask can create its own unique characteristics and will allow you to understand how our team select our exclusive Distillery Reserve Collection range.
