See the whole process, with the help of Highland Park distillery, from peatcutting at Hobbister to drying the malt over peat fires at the distillery itself. Hear more about the peat and its origins from XY of North Highland College UHI’s Environmental Research Institute, and about its effect on flavour from Dr Barry Harrison of the Scotch Whisky Research Institute. Over-18s only, with numbers limited to 12 (?) and booking essential. Meet at 9.30 am prompt at Highland Park to start with the minibus drive to Hobbister.

Photo by Søren Solkær