The Singleton has reopened with a brand new customer heart simply outdoors Inverness. Set to welcome friends from around the globe, the brand new attraction has been designed “with the model’s Epicurean spirit in thoughts,” says a press launch.
The customer heart encompasses a newly designed distillery bar, which is able to serve food and drinks while the deli will probably be stocked with among the best fare Scotland has to supply. With a grand copper-encased entrance and an industrial palette of brick, concrete, wooden and copper, each facet of the brand new customer expertise has been designed to make friends really feel at residence.
Superstar chef and whisky lover, Tony Singh, created a particular menu that pairs completely with The Singleton of Glen Ord Celebratory Bottling, a particular version whisky created to commemorate the opening. Born and raised in Leith, Edinburgh, Tony is an iconic Scottish restaurateur finest identified for utilizing high-quality Scottish produce in an arty but accessible type.
Tony has mixed Scottish produce together with his Indian roots, taking a look at whisky heritage and traditions that date again a whole bunch of years, to replace traditional Indian recipes which have been handed down by generations. The results of that are dishes that not solely pair completely with the brand new limited-edition liquid however are additionally steeped in historical past.
“Scotland is wealthy with distinctive high quality food and drinks, and it’s great to see that being celebrated on the new distillery expertise,” mentioned Singh. “Scotch whisky is the nation’s main export to the world and a magnet for worldwide tourism. It’s nice for Scotland to see Scotch whisky manufacturers like The Singleton making the connection between their scrumptious single malt and Scotland’s wealthy larder of native produce.”
Positioned at the start, or finish, of the NorthCoast500 – Scotland’s reply to Route 66 – The Singleton is completely located to spherical off any go to to the Scottish Highlands.
“The Singleton is among the most fun single malt manufacturers on the earth and we’re delighted to be opening the doorways to the model’s new residence at Glen Ord Distillery,” mentioned Barbara Smith, Managing Director of Diageo’s Scotland Model Houses. “Our £185 million pound funding in Scotch whisky tourism is designed to place Scotland on the forefront of the worldwide pattern in food and drinks tourism by giving shoppers a really world-class expertise at our distilleries. That is simply the beginning of an unbelievable summer season of Scotch whisky funding, with Talisker and Caol Ila additionally launching new customer experiences, and we need to use that to construct momentum within the restoration of Scottish tourism.”
The Singleton is the newest distillery and customer expertise to open as a part of Diageo’s funding in whisky tourism in Scotland. Glenkinchie, Clynelish, and Cardhu distilleries have not too long ago re-opened as a part of the formidable undertaking which re-imagines the standard whisky tour expertise. The centerpiece of the funding program, the Johnnie Walker Princes Road international customer attraction, opened in Edinburgh in September final 12 months.
For extra data or to guide a tour, head over to the distillery’s official web site.
Tony Singh MBE and Craig Mills (Operations Director, NC500) on the launch of The Singleton
