Whisky Colours Festival

 

7 - 10 OCTOBER 2022

Here is the programme for the Whisky Colours Festival 2022.  Tickets on sale now.

15:00 Friday 7 October (75 minutes) - Masterclass @ Royal British Legion Dufftown
Fettercairn Single Malts with the Whisky Experts from Whyte & Mackay (£25)
This materclass will take a look at some of the key and special expressions from this often over-looked distillery.
12:00 to 16:00 Friday 7 October (75 minutes) - Barrel Top Tasting
Murray McDavid with Dean Jode 
09:30 Saturday 8 October (3 hours) - Whisky Experience
Create Your Own Benriach at Benriach Distillery (£50)
Join us for an adventure by bus to Benriach Distillery for a very special must do whisky experience including a tour of the distillery, masterclass and a chance to create your own Benriach.  Transport provided.  Meet at The Whisky Shop Dufftown.
11:00 to 16:00 Saturday 8 October - Barrel Top Tasting (Free)
Lindores Abbey
15:00 Saturday 8 October (75 minutes) - Masterclass @ Royal British Legion Dufftown
Vicky and Mike from The Whisky Shop Dufftown (£25)
Vicky and Mike from The Whisky Shop Dufftown bring their unique whisky tasting style to the Whisky Colours Festival.  In this masterclass they will be looking at some older whiskies and celebrating being 21 Years Old.
18:00 Saturday 8 October (75 minutes) - Masterclass @ Royal British Legion Dufftown
Douglas Laing with Callum Neilly (£25)
This masterclass will take a look at a specially currated selection of whiskies from the last few releases from Douglas Laing and, additionally, show case them using cocktails.
11:00 Sunday 9 October (2 hours 45mins) - Whisky Experience
The Premium Experience at GlenAllachie Distillery (£50)
A member of the GlenAllachie team will take you on a virtual journey through their production process before a guided tour through the distillery. Then you will enjoy a tutored tasting of some limited releases.  Transport included.  Meet at The Whisky Shop Dufftown.
11:00 to 16:00: Sunday 9 October - Barrel Top Tasting (Free)
Mossburn & Torabhaig
15:30 Sunday 9 October (75 minutes) - Masterclass @ Royal British Legion Dufftown
Guerilla Casks from Brave New Spirits with Paul Dempsey (£25)
This materclass will take a look at some of the latest Guerilla Cask releases from this relatively new Independent Bottler hosted by long time friend of the shop, Paul Dempsey.
18:00 Sunday 9 October (75 minutes) - Masterclass @ Royal British Legion Dufftown
Watt Whisky with Kate and Mark Watt (£25)
This masterclass will be full of surprises as Independent Bottlers Kate and Mark Watt return to Dufftown where it all started (or was that Japan or Campbeltown).
09:45 Monday 10 October (3 hours) - Whisky Experience
"Going a Roaming and a Foraging" at Glenfarclas Distillery (£100)
Come for a bespoke adventure at Glenfarclas.  Roam the distillery with a member of the distillery team.  Then it's a tasting of foraged samples specially selected from the visitor centre tasting cupboard.  Transport included.  Meet at The Whisky Shop Dufftown.
18:00 Monday 10 October (2 hours) - Informal Tasting @ The Whisky Shop Dufftown
The Last Drop (£15)
Come along to The Whisky Shop Dufftown for an informal tasting of some whiskies from Berry Bros & Rudd followed by chat and drams with fellow festival whisky fans.  Just like old times.

Here are some other events that our friends in Dufftown are hosting on the festival weekend.  Please contact them for further details.

10:00 to 13:00 Saturday 8 October: Dufftown Farmers Market at Royal British Legion (Free)
A great farmers market showcasing produce and crafts from across Scotland.  Organised by Dufftown & Mortlach Development Trust.
19:30 Monday 10 October: Stramash at Royal British Legion Bar (Free)
Traditional Scottish music played by local enthusiasts in the bar of the Royal British Legion.