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.

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