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Crafty Distillery supporting this years Traditional Music & Dance Festival


5 Jul 23
by Charlie McAdam

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The Trad Music Trust team and everyone involved with this years festival are hugely grateful to Crafty Distillery for their support. Founded in 2017 by Graham Taylor, Crafty Distillery has earned a reputation for delivering big on quality & taste.

Crafty is a unique and modern distillery, like no other. Set on a hillside with far reaching views to the Galloway Hills, their warm and inviting tasting room is the perfect place to relax and enjoy their range of tasty spirits. Every year they welcome over 25,000 visitors to learn the secrets of their process. Crafty distillery was designed to deliver a modern grain to glass set up which would allow them to create any spirit they turn their hand to. They aim to create an inspiring and unique home to celebrate their products and the region that drives their character. Crafty Distillery believes customers are the beating heart of their uniquely inclusive approach, ensuring they deliver on their mission; ‘To create tasty & honest spirits for everyone who likes a tipple’. To be 'Crafty' is to live for new ideas and elevate beyond the trends/norms of the distilling industry, so they can create world-class spirits & experiences for everyone to enjoy.

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