Each sip of your favorite spirit or wine carries the rich heritage, craftsmanship, and unique story of its origin. From the serene landscapes of Speyside, Scotland, to the historic vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, Spain, brand homes offer a glimpse into the heart and soul of beloved products.
Here, you will journey through these iconic locations, where tradition meets innovation, and discover how they create conviviality and unforgettable experiences through high-quality wines and spirits.
- Aberlour, Scotland, Whisky: Steeped in centuries of legend and surrounded by the dramatic Highland scenery of Ben Rinnes, the village of Aberlour lies at the heart of Speyside, where the Lour burn joins the River Spey. The exceptionally pure, soft spring water for making Aberlour whisky is drawn from nearby natural springs. In this place, nature's resources and the founder’s passion for making the best single malt combine to make the generously multi-layered whiskies of Aberlour. https://www.maltwhiskydistilleries.com/aberlour/
- Absolut Home, Sweeden, Vodka: Opened in 2018. It is located in the historical mansion of the factory owner at the gates of the over 100-year-old vodka distillery in the small Skånian town of Åhus. Absolut Home tells the success story of the premium vodka that began in 1879 with the company's founder Lars Olsson Smith, also known as the "Brandy King.” https://www.absoluthome.com/en/
- Amazzoni, Brasil, Gin: Located in the green Paraiba River Valley, Cachoeira Farm, where Amazzoni came to life 300 years ago. Created in 1717, this farm has been recently restored for its magnificence. This farm was a flourishing coffee plantation, equipped with all the necessary tools and machinery to mill sugarcane with a bare stone mill, operating to this day, for flour grinding. https://www.amazzonigin.com
- Ararat Museum, Armenia, Brandy: Located inside the walls of the monumental Yerevan Brandy Company building, the Ararat Museum became one of the iconic places in Yerevan and one of the top-ranked museums of Armenia, visited by more than 30 presidents of foreign countries, as well as celebrities & opinion leaders. In 2017, Ararat Museum initiated a unique ‘attainment project,’ Ararat Speakers Night.https://en.araratbrandy.com
- Beefeater Gin Distillery, England, Gin: The distillery is located in Kennington, London, our home since 1958 – where every single drop of Beefeater Gin is made. An iconic London dry gin that remains hand-crafted to a recipe that has been unchanged since the 19th Century. https://www.beefeaterdistillery.com
- Campo Viejo, Spain, Wine: The Campo Viejo winery opened its door in 2001 with a design that is a harmonious balance between enology, architecture, and sustainability. These elements have come together to create a wine-making temple that remains on the cutting edge of the international wine industry today.https://www.campoviejo.com/en-uk/winery/
- Casa Altos, Mexico, Tequila: The location of the Distillery in Los Altos de Jalisco has been chosen due to its various natural assets, such as its own well and notorious highland climate that makes for the best quality agaves and, therefore, the best tasting tequilas. https://olmecaaltos.com
- Casa Ramazzotti, Italy, Amaro: A history of over two centuries began in 1815 with the passion and initiative of a young entrepreneur, Ausano Ramazzotti, who created Amaro Ramazzotti, the first Italian amaro exported worldwide. https://www.ramazzotti1815.com/casa-ramazzotti/ *Amaro, Italian for 'bitter,’ is an Italian herbal liqueur commonly consumed as an after-dinner digestif. It usually has a bitter-sweet flavor, sometimes syrupy, and has an alcohol content between 16% and 40%.
- Church Road Cellar Door, New Zealand, Wine: Founded in 1897,the historic Church Road Cellar Door and Restaurant are located at New Zealand's third-oldest winery. Stories of its pioneers, rich history, and winemaking evolution are shared with visitors through various tastings and experiences. https://www.church-road.com/visit-us.html
- The Martel House, France, Cognac: Martell is the oldest of the great Cognac houses, boasting a heritage of 300 years. The brand's dedication to taste and craftsmanship is evident as they treasure the art of creating exceptional Cognacs. Martell's audacity and innovation are exemplified by the trailblazing release of Martell Blue Swift in 2017. Throughout its history, Martell's legacy has been built upon passion and a constant pursuit of excellence. https://www.martell.com/en-us/the-house/
- Inverroche Distillery, South Africa, Gin&Rum: Before Still Bay became known as the home of world-class fynbos-infused gins, it has been famous amongst the archaeological community as the site of historically essential artifacts that show the emergence of humans as thinking, creative and social beings. Now it is home to Inverroche, a world-class gin. https://www.inverroche.com
- Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre, Australia, Wine: Set in the heart of the Barossa Valley, Jacob’s Creek's history goes back to 1847. Visitors will enjoy fresh local produces, quality wine tastings, and a rich history while admiring breathtaking vineyards with a panoramic view of the Barossa mountain range.https://www.jacobscreek.com
- Jameson Distillery Bow St, Ireland, Whiskey: In 1780, John Jameson threw open the doors of Jameson Distillery Bow St. Over 200 years later, the doors are still available to friends old and new. Go for a distillery tour, a premium whiskey tasting experience, learn how to blend your take-home whiskey, master the craft of whiskey cocktail making here in our home, or draw whiskey straight from a Jameson cask in Dublin’s only live maturation warehouse. All in the beating heart of Dublin, Smithfield.https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en/visit-our-distilleries/jameson-bow-street-distillery-tour/
- JP Wiser's Experience, Canada, Whiskey: A visit to this award-winning distillery experience will teach its visitors all about the history of Canadian whisky and the craft of making it. https://www.jpwiserstour.ca
- Kenwood Vineyards, USA, Wine: Kenwood Vineyards has been in the heart of Sonoma since 1970. The Center offers a historical visit, and people can discover a tasting room and enjoy a wide range of varietals. Our wines are determined by the land and surrounded by untamed nature. Hidden in the northwest of California, Sonoma stretches from the Pacific Coast to the Mayacamas Mountains. The wild coastal winds and rugged mountain ranges strongly influence the land - and together, they create unique, captivating microclimates.https://kenwoodvineyards.com/visit
- Linn House, Scotland: Linn House is an exclusive, luxury Victorian residence on Speyside. With the historic Strathisla Distillery just a short walk away, there could be no finer location to enjoy a convivial dram.
- Maison Belle Epoque, France, Champagne: The Maison Belle Epoque expresses the Art Nouveau movement and its extravagant vision of nature, a true homage to the Maison Perrier-Jouët and its founders' passion for the arts. The Maison Perrier-Jouët was born in 1811 from the marriage of Pierre Nicolas Perrier and Rose Adélaïde Jouët, who together combined their love for art and nature to create a unique vision of champagne.https://www.perrier-jouet.com/en-ww/the-house/maison-belle-epoque
- Maison Lillet, France, Liquor: In 1872, Raymond and Paul Lillet founded Maison Lillet in Podensac, a small village in the Graves wine region, creating the first and only aperitif from Bordeaux. For more than 150 years, Lillet Aperitifs have been crafted in the heart of the Bordeaux region in the petit village of Podensac. Here, Lillet’s team of 10 hand-selects beautiful Bordeaux wines to blend with macerations of sweet and bitter orange peels, cinchona bark, and other closely guarded natural ingredients selected for their aromatic qualities. https://www.lillet.com/en-us/maison-lillet/
- Maison Mumm, France, Champagne: Maison Mumm invites its visitors to dive into the daring universe of the House, its savoir-faire, and its unwavering standards of quality maintained since 1827.https://www.mumm.com/en-us/book-a-visit/
- Mumm Napa Visitor Center, USA, Wine: Established in California in the late 1970s, Mumm Napa follows traditional French wine-making techniques to create the finest, hand-crafted sparkling wines in the middle of the Napa Valley. https://www.mummnapa.com/visitmummnapa/tours-tastings
- Museo del Ron Havana Club, Cuba, Rum: A visit to the Museo del Ron Havana Club is not only a trip through time towards the roots of the most prestigious Cuban drink. It is also the direct experience of the elaboration process and gives visitors a taste of authentic Cuban culture.https://www.havanaclubmuseum.com/en/virtual/
- Mx Marseille, France, Pastis: Experiential journey, concept store, bar, restaurant, events, exhibitions. The Mx is a unique and vibrant destination. The Mx offers you moments of conviviality and a mix of new experiences around the South and an iconic flavor, Anise. https://www.mxmarseille.com
- Polish Vodka Museum, Poland, Vodka: The Polish Vodka Museum is the only place in the world. It is located in the rectification plant's historical building in the Centrum Praskie Koneser area. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the complex of neo-Gothic buildings formed the Warsaw vodka factory “Koneser.” The flagship brands of Polish vodkas, such as Luksusowa and Wyborowa, were spread here.https://muzeumpolskiejwodki.pl/en/
- Rabbit Hole Distillery, USA, Whiskey: Our state-of-the-art distillery, nestled in Nulu, Louisville’s hub of art, food, and culture, invites you to come and witness our full whiskey-making process.https://www.rabbitholedistillery.com/pages/book-a-tour
- Scapa Distillery, Scotland, Whisky: The Scapa Noust is an amazing location perched on a cliff, offering breathtaking views of the Scapa Flow and the Orcadian landscape. It provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for tasting Scapa whisky Single Malt. The name "Noust" reflects the island's traditional boat shelters, symbolizing a haven for boats. https://www.maltwhiskydistilleries.com/scapa/tours
- Smooth Ambler Distillery, USA, Whiskey: In the heart of West Virginia, visitors can discover the warm and welcoming Tasting Room to learn more about the know-how and craftsmanship of American whiskey.https://smoothambler.com/distillery/#virtual-tour
- St Hugo, Australia, Wine: At St Hugo, wine tasting is a sensory experience. Intimate tastings and visits to the vineyard are enhanced by striking architecture, fine food and wine pairings in the restaurant, and bespoke activities. https://www.sthugo.com/visit-us/experiences
- Strathisla Distillery, Scotland, Whisky: At Strathisla Distillery, feel closer to the true spirit of our rich, smooth Chivas Regal blends and the classic Speyside malt at their heart. As a whisky aficionado, your Strathisla visit will be a sensory experience, created in a beautiful riverside distillery now in its 232nd year of Scottish Highlands’ history. https://www.maltwhiskydistilleries.com/strathisla/
- The Foreign Affair Winery, Canada, Wine: The Founders, Len, and Marisa Crispino, were living as ex-pats in Italy when they discovered the wonders of Amarone, or 'Appassimento' wines. The more they learned about this technique and grew to love these wines, the more excited they became at the prospect of bringing this incredible craftsmanship back with them to Ontario. https://foreignaffairwinery.com
- The Glenlivet Distillery, Scotland, Whisky: The savage Speyside landscape was once a battleground for illicit distillers and excisemen. Explore the three paths of the Smuggler’s Trails, which start at the distillery, that will give you a feel for The Glenlivet’s difficult early years. This is the single malt that started it all.https://www.maltwhiskydistilleries.com/theglenlivet/
- The Home of Becherovka, Chech Republic, Herbal Bitters & Digestif: The Home of Becherovka Visitor Center is a historic building from 1867 that served as the original factory for over 140 years. Look into the history of the iconic Czech liqueur through unique objects, landmark bottles, interactive exposition, and virtual reality. Each tour ends with a tasting of our products. https://www.becherovka.com/navstivte-nas/
- The House of KI NO BI, Japan, Gin: The House of Ki No Bi is Japan’s first dedicated artisanal gin distillery. It is located in Minami-ku, in the south part of Kyoto City, close to the Fushimi-ku district, famed for hundreds of years for its production of delicious Nihon-shu (Japanese sake). The Kyoto Distillery was established in 2014 by the three founders: Noriko Kakuda Croll, David Croll, and Marcin Miller. The company may still be in its infancy, but the founders’ journey to build one of the most innovative distilleries in the world began some 20 years ago. https://kyotodistillery.jp/en/about/
- The Plymouth Gin Distillery, England, Gin: The building dates back to the early 1400s, with the most intact part of the distillery, the Refectory Room - a medieval hall with a fine hull-shaped timber roof built in 1431, one of Plymouth's oldest buildings. It is thus protected as a national monument and is one of the city's most precious heritages. The Distillery buildings were formerly a monastery inhabited by the Black Friars. In 1536, at the time of the Reformation and dissolution of the monasteries, the former home of the Black Friars was put to various other uses, including being the town's Marshalsea or debtor's prison. It was also the first Non-Conformist meeting place and a billet for Huguenot refugees who fled France for Plymouth. The Pilgrim Fathers even spent their last night in England here in 1620. It was from the distillery they made the short walk down to the harbor to set sail on the Mayflower on their epic voyage to start a new life in America, where they founded a new Plymouth. The Mayflower ship forms Plymouth Gin's trademark label today. Black Friars is indisputably the oldest working gin distillery, with records of a 'mault-house' on the premises from 1697. However, it was in 1793 that Mr. Coates joined the established distilling business of Fox & Williamson, and the distilling of Plymouth Gin began. Soon, the company became known as Coates & Co, which remained until March 2004. https://plymouthdistillery.com
- The Wild Monkey Distillery, Germany, Gin: In 1945, Wing Commander Montgomery Collins, a watch lover and language enthusiast, was stationed in Berlin after the war. He became dedicated to supporting the city's reconstruction and sponsored a monkey named Max at the Berlin Zoo. After leaving the Royal Air Force in 1951, Collins moved to the Black Forest region to pursue watchmaking but instead opened a guesthouse called "Zum wilden Affen" ("The Wild Monkey") in honor of Max. As a British gentleman, Collins was fond of gin and was inspired to create his own. With an abundance of juniper, pure water, and various herbs in the Black Forest, he developed a unique recipe for Black Forest gin. The story of Collins fades away until the early 1960s when a bottle labeled "Max the Monkey - Schwarzwald Dry Gin" was discovered, along with a letter containing personal notes, photographs, and detailed descriptions of the botanical ingredients used in his recipe. https://monkey47.com/distillery-tours
- TX Whiskey Ranch, USA, Whiskey: TX Whiskey is located in an extraordinary and unique ranch in the heart of Fort Worth that preserves the rich legacy and celebrates the golfing icons that once walked the grounds.https://www.frdistilling.com/whiskey-ranch/
- Ysios Bodegas, Spain, Wine: Bodegas Ysios is located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa in the foothills of the Sierra Cantabria. The vineyards enjoy all the benefits this land provides for producing the highest quality grapes.https://www.bodegasysios.com/en/visit-the-winery
Many of the Brand Homes have visitor centers where you can learn about the brand’s history and production methods.