Guide in four languages for World Whisky Day

Scottish whisky guide The Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire has launched new international editions in Chinese, French, German and Portuguese to celebrate World Whisky Day.

Aberdeenshire Council connected with local whisky producers last year in a bid to put the spotlight on lesser-known distilleries within an hour’s drive of Aberdeen.

Launched by Aberdeenshire Provost Jill Webster at Glenglassaugh Distillery near Portsoy, the guide explores lost and non-operational producers, accompanied by a list of whisky tasting notes and the location of some specialist retail outlets in the area.

Provost Webster said: “Many people will be surprised at the number of distilleries in Aberdeenshire, offering a smaller, more intimate and authentic experience, allowing visitors to see first-hand – often from people who work there – what goes into making Scotland’s national drink.

“We are extremely fortunate to live and work in such a fascinating part of the country and I hope that the new translations of the guide will encourage more visitors from around the world to sample all that we have to offer as well.

“For those local to Aberdeenshire, why not take the opportunity to visit a local distillery in celebration of World Whisky Day, which was, after all, founded by a local entrepreneur.”

The printing of the German language version was sponsored by a German tour company which specialises in Scotch whisky tours, while the Portuguese, French and Chinese versions of the guide were made to supply demand from international tourism markets.

Distilleries featured in the Secret Malts trail on Saturday, 16 May include Fettercairn, Glen Dronach, Glen Garioch, Glengassaugh, and Royal Lochnagar.

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