WHISKY WEEKEND AT THE ROYAL OAK
6 September 2026 • Sarah Medcraf
Cullen • Moray Coast
Hosted by Ann Miller – The Dram Queen
Master of the Quaich
Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th October 2026
Join us for an unforgettable Speyside whisky weekend exploring Scotch whisky from barley to bottle.
Expert talks and tutored tastings
Distillery, farm, cooperage and warehouse visits
Whisky, food and Cullen heritage experiences
Warm Speyside hospitality
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
Speyside Cooperage
Discover the craft of traditional coopering and the vital role oak casks play in whisky maturation.
Glen Moray Distillery
Explore whisky-making, visit Warehouse 1 and enjoy a guided tasting.
Aberlour – Casks & Character
Discover new make spirit, bourbon and sherry cask maturation, and cask-strength whisky.
Byres Farm – Barley to Bottle
Visit the farm where malting barley is grown for The Glenlivet and Aberlour.
Glenglassaugh Distillery
Enjoy a private tour, signature cocktail, tutored tasting and a dram from the Archive Collection.
WHISKY, FOOD & CULLEN HERITAGE
Enjoy whisky cocktails and canapés, a whisky-paired three-course dinner, light lunches
and a special seafood-themed evening.
THE CULLEN SKINK ODYSSEY
A unique Saturday evening experience celebrating the heritage and story of Cullen’s
most famous dish.
WEEKEND PACKAGES
RESIDENTIAL – SINGLE OCCUPANCY
£1,350 PER PERSON
Three nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, plus the full Whisky Weekend programme.
RESIDENTIAL – SHARING
£1,220 PER PERSON
Based on two people sharing a room.
Three nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, plus the full Whisky Weekend programme.
NON-RESIDENTIAL
£995 PER PERSON
Includes the full Whisky Weekend programme, meals and experiences.
Accommodation is not included.
INCLUDED IN ALL PACKAGES
Expert talks and tutored tastings with The Dram Queen
Distillery, cooperage, farm and warehouse visits
Coach transport throughout the whisky programme
Whisky cocktails and canapés
Whisky-paired dinner
Light lunches on Friday and Saturday
The Cullen Skink Odyssey
Special seafood celebration dinner
Whisky Quiz
Certificate of Attendance
YOUR HOST
ANN MILLER – THE DRAM QUEEN
Master of the Quaich
Join Ann for an expertly hosted weekend celebrating Speyside whisky, local produce,
Cullen heritage and the warm hospitality of the Moray Coast.
ROYAL OAK HOTEL
Cullen • Moray Coast
A very special weekend of whisky, food, heritage and Speyside hospitality.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Thursday 1st – Sunday 4th October 2026
To reserve your space
Call 01542842762
or email stay@theroyaloakcullen.co.uk