The Macallan Estate has announced the return of its spectacular immersive theatre experience, as the first single malt Scotch whisky distillery to tell the story of its rich heritage through live performance.
The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience theatrical journey explores The Macallan’s 485-acre Estate, bringing to life notable characters from The Macallan’s illustrious history who have informed the Estate’s past and played a role in shaping its future.
Launching on Saturday 16 July and running until Sunday 7 August, and available to book now, this exclusive outdoor experience delves into The Macallan’s heritage and depicts the dedication to incomparable craftmanship and creativity, whisky-making process and pursuit of uncompromised excellence which The Macallan is renowned for.
The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience transports guests back in time to be met by some of the most notable characters from the distillery’s history, including Captain John Grant. A pioneer in The Macallan’s story, Captain Grant realised the potential of Easter Elchies Estate in 1700; the land that has been home to The Macallan Distillery since 1824.
These characters and their stories are shared through a promenade theatre experience on the banks of the River Spey, moving through time and transporting guests to rarely-seen locations throughout the Estate.
Theatre-goers can enjoy a picnic lunch with pioneers Roderick and Katherine Kemp, who took over The Macallan Distillery in 1892. Guests also have the opportunity to meet Janet Harbinson, who guided The Macallan through trial and tribulation in the early 1900s.
As part of the experience, guests will explore The Macallan Estate while savouring special drams of The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky along the way.
The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience is brought to life through the talents of professional actresses and actors.
As part of the exclusive, three-hour experience, guests will explore areas of The Macallan Distillery not usually open to the public, including Warehouse No 7, one of The Macallan’s oldest traditional dunnage warehouses.
Located amidst breath-taking natural landscapes in the heart of Speyside, The Macallan Estate is a world-leading hospitality destination.
Home to every bottle of The Macallan’s incomparable single malt whisky since 1824, the serene countryside estate offers much more than just a whisky experience, with fine-dining, private shopping and fishing all available on site.
