Great Northern Section: Distillers Lecture Day in Northumberland

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.