Barrel-Up to The Old Bothy, hidden in the hills of Glenrinnes

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Join me and my team as we congregate at a special location. We have an old bothy tucked away in the Glenrinnes hills, an area once notorious for illicit whisky making. Now, after 300 years, it is just a stone ruin but beautiful and enchanting. As dusk settles in, and guests gather around a roaring fire, out of the darkness a cask of Speyside single malt will arrive in ceremonial splendour… and the celebrations begin.

Against the background of live music, the chatter of good company and crackling fire, I invite you to sample our specially selected cask for The Old Bothy and enjoy a BBQ and refreshments. Throughout the evening, you’ll be offered a selection of five delicious drams under the stars, taking you well into the night!

To crown the evening off, you’ll be given the opportunity to draw your own whisky directly from The Old Bothy Barrel' and take it away as a memento to enjoy and cherish.

I look forward to seeing you,

Slainte!

Dean Jode, Head of Whisky Creation - Murray McDavid

Offering: 5 x 2cl drams, 1x 20cl bottle, live music, BBQ food and bar available.

If required, please pre-order ‘Driver's Drams’ before the event.

We will be in contact with guests regarding any special food requirements.

An on-site shop selling Murray McDavid whiskies, including their 2026 Spirit of Speyside Festival Bottling.

Accessibility: The path to The Old Bothy is uneven and, on an incline, which may make access challenging for those with limited mobility. Please let us know your accessibility needs, and we’ll do our best to assist.
Refund Policy: Request must be received 7 days before event.
Getting here: For further information about transport, directions, accommodation, drivers drams or accessibility, please contact dean.jode@murray-mcdavid.com

Our Distillery Map helps you get a sense of the Speyside region when planning your visit.