History and a wee dram — the perfect blend

Saturday is World Whisky Day and the North East is home to one of England’s fastest growing and most fascinating distilleries. Ahead of the weekend celebrations, Simon Rushworth got the measure of Northumberland’s magnificent Ad Gefrin

£16m investment brings tourism experience in shadow of the Cheviots
Well-known North East haulage family behind the venture
Business employs 64, filling more than 600 barrels and welcoming more than 61,000 visitors in the last year

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