Fife's multi-million £ distillery and visitor centre with immersive tours & cocktail bar with panoramic views
The doors to a new multi-million £ distillery and visitor centre have officially opened.
Eden Mill has cut the ribbon on its landmark venture to transform the former paper mill on the banks of the Eden Estuary into what it described as “a new, world-class destination for both local and international visitors.”
The distillery and visitor centre have created 18 new jobs, while guests can enjoy immersive gin and whisky tours, shop exclusive bottlings in the retail space, and take in panoramic views from The Lookout - a top floor cocktail bar with views across the water towards the St Andrews skyline.
The distillery, powered entirely by renewable energy, even boasts a state-of-the-art golf simulator for guests to use.
Euan Kinninmonth, brand home manager at Eden Mill, said: “The vision was to create a distillery and visitor centre that would celebrate the town’s rich distilling heritage, highlighting St Andrews as a must-visit destination for spirits tourism. I’m delighted to say that this vision is now a reality. It’s a landmark moment - not just for Eden Mill, but for St Andrews as a whole.
“On a personal level, I will become the fourth generation of my family to work on the site of the old paper mill which is a real source of pride given I was born and raised in the area.”
The new venue offers a rich blend of tradition, innovation and hospitality. Immersive gin and whisky experiences will allow visitors to explore the history and taste Eden Mill’s signature range and discover the stories behind their award-winning spirits.
A hands-on Gin Cocktail Masterclass also allows guests take control and shake up their own creations. For whisky aficionados, the Cask Mastery Whisky Experience will offer a chauffeur transfer to and from St Andrews, a journey through Eden Mill’s most premium collection of malts, and a behind the scenes visit to the ‘Distiller’s Lab’ and on-site cask warehouse.
The distillery also boasts a retail space, and at the top is ‘The Lookout’ - a 40-seat bar with panoramic views across the Eden Estuary, is ‘The Lookout’
Eden Mill has also as honoured the town’s affinity with golf by installing a professional golf simulator. The set up will allow golf fans to play The Old Course, as well as a number of famous Scottish and international courses, with a G&T in hand.