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Great Northern Section: Distillers Lecture Day in Northumberland

By the Great Northern Section

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!

  • Welcome coffee and lunch included, please advise any dietary requirements

Booking deadline: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm.