September 6, 2006

Location - Distillery setting

Filed under: Local Attractions — James Thomson @ 1:49 pm

It is not commonly known that the different styles of Single Malt whisky are not determined by location; it’s just that - to be general -  mostly the Islay region produces smokey whiskies and the Speyside region produces less smokey whisky where some sweetness and cereal fragrance is easier to identify. That’s pretty general - and not a rule.

With this in mind we chose the location of Ladybank carefully but for a whole lot of different reasons. The idea of regenerating unused farm buildings, finding these buildings set in a tranquil, undisturbed setting, while not going to the ends of the earth (ie middle of nowhere; remote island; far,far north etc) was important.

We think we found the perfect place. In fact we would go even further and describe it as a really magical place. The buildings have remained untouched (and unused) since the 1950’s. There is wildlife and countryside all around. It’s hidden down a rough farm track next to a small stream. Apart from the days when it rains (which is not that often in Fife) it has all the ingredients for the perfect place for a lazy, undisturbed picnic. All of our members who have visited love it. I hope these two pictures capture what I have described.


4 Responses to “Location - Distillery setting”

  1. Mark VanderBerg says:
    September 7th, 2006 at 11:45 pm

    These are very nice photos of a very lovely place…I am looking forward to a visit someday.

  2. Bengt Larsson says:
    September 10th, 2006 at 9:12 am

    Beautiful pictures, wish I was there!
    /Bengt

  3. Steve Paling says:
    September 21st, 2006 at 7:03 pm

    back from my holiday to find the dream unfolding picture perfect,so looking forward to this.

  4. Stewart says:
    November 8th, 2006 at 3:48 pm

    Although the pictures are complimentary to the site I can assure you that it does not compare with the real thing. Having been a member of Ladybank, since March 2003, I have witnessed the board members battle through difficult times. Notwithstanding, it has to be stated that they are now developing the site into an exciting and vibrant location. Yet with site clearly still under development it is amazing to witness the distillery emerge from its past cocoon as an old fram yard as it transforms into a well planned and designed traditional distillery which will encompass a unique members clubhouse, dining area and function suite capable of hosting corporate and private functions. Congratulations to all concerned.
    If you are not already a member then I recommend that you consider joining.

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