This weekend marks World Whisky Day (17th May) and International Museum Day (18th May) and – as the only museum and whisky distillery of its kind in the UK – Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery in Wooler, Northumberland is celebrating the occasion with a special programme of events:
International Museum’s Day Special Talk with Dr Chris Ferguson, 18th May 2025 at 12:50pm
This International Museum Day, step into the world of the Anglo-Saxons with a special talk and Q&A led by Dr Chris Ferguson. Taking place in The Great Hall, Chris will delve into the rich legacy of Northumbria’s Anglo-Saxon Golden Age, uncovering how kingship, culture, and community helped shape one of the most influential eras in British history. Following the talk, guests will have the chance to ask their own questions in a relaxed Q&A session.
This is a free talk included in normal museum entry.
World Whisky Day Distillers Tour, 17th May 2025 at 1:30pm
Join Ad Gefrin for a special celebration of World Whisky Day with an exclusive Distillers Tour. Go behind the scenes with Ad Gefrin’s expert distiller and discover the craftsmanship behind the making of their Northumbrian spirit. This one off experience concludes with a guided tasting in Ad Gefrin’s stunning Cask Viewing Gallery, where guests will sample the whisky in the very place it matures.
As part of the experience, guests will enjoy a tasting of four of Ad Gefrin’s unique whiskies:
- Tácnbora – Ad Gefrin’s Standard Bearer. Named after the standard bearer to 7th Century Northumbrian royalty, Tácnbora embodies the aspirations of Ad Gefrin, leading the way for what is to come
- Corengyst Exclusive Blend – Corengyst means chosen guest. This blend is only available to Corengyst members
- Corenkyn Exclusive Blend – Corenkyn means chosen family. This blend is only available to our founding members
- Flýte – our indulgent whisky cream liqueur made with our Tácnbora
Tickets cost £30pp; spaces are limited
This weekend is part of Ad Gefrin’s ongoing calendar of Anglo-Saxon and whisky-related events. This programme draws on the ancient Anglo-Saxon traditions that followed nature’s rhythm and the seasons of Lencten and Eostre (Spring and Easter), Midsomer (Midsummer), Lammas (Harvest) and Yule. As such, Ad Gefrin’s tapestry of events and partnerships offers an immersive experience of Anglo-Saxon culture and heritage, alongside new spirit launches from what is England’s most northerly distillery; the county’s first in 200 years. For more information see here.