By the Great Northern Section
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Friday, 9 October 2026 9:30am arrival for 10am start 4pm end |
Ad Gefrin Distillery, South Rd, Wooler NE71 6NJ |
Join the CIBD Great Northern Section for a day of networking, technical talks and a distillery tour at Ad Gefrin in Wooler.
This is a unique day for the Great Northern section hosting a day not just for distillers, but anyone interesting in learning more about this craft. Speakers throughout the day will share their expertise in the surroundings of an Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery nestled in the town of Wooler, the gateway to the Cheviot Hills and the most northerly English Distillery.
Note: Please wear sensible shoes for the distillery tour.
Speakers:
- Alan Philp - PhD student and Mossburn Distilers
- Morag Garden – CEO English Whisky Guild
- Vicky Taylor-Muir - WHC Labs
- Simpsons Malt- (speaker TBC)
- Alan Powell - Excise Duty Consultant (via video)
- And more speakers due to be announced
How to get here:
- Nearest train station is Berwick upon Tweed. There is ample car parking at the distillery.
Why you should attend:
- Hear from industry experts.
- Tour Ad Gefrin’s distillery and learn more about its approach to whisky production using locally sourced ingredients.
- Network with fellow industry professionals over welcome coffee and lunch.
Tickets: FREE. 30 spaces only, so register early to avoid disappointment!
Booking deadline: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm.