The Glenlivet Legacy cache Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 10/21/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This geocache celebrates the legacy of George Smith and is hidden close to The Glenlivet Distillery. The only clue we’ll be passing on is that the geocache itself lies at the ‘base’ of the The Glenlivet legacy.

Since 1824 the wild and remote setting of The Glenlivet distillery in Speyside has been the home of the single malt whisky that started it all. George Smith, the pioneering founder of The Glenlivet used the raw combination of elements in this beautiful glen to create a Scotch Whisky of infinite elegance.

Before distilling was legalised by the Excise Act of 1823, there were hundreds of illicit Sma’ Stills hidden away by smugglers in the hills of Glenlivet. These original Sma’ Stills laid the foundations for The Glenlivet legacy to grow and gather worldwide acclaim.

Such was the quality and reputation of the Glenlivet spirit, that during a visit to Scotland in 1822, King George IV requested a dram of the illegal Glenlivet and then is reported to have said he would drink nothing else from then on.

Once the 1823 Act was passed, George Smith built the first legal Glenlivet Distillery to legitimately continue making the whisky he’d been furtively distilling for years. Smith was a true pioneer and battled against formidable odds to produce his whisky. In addition to the hostile climate and terrain, he fought off whisky smugglers whose illegal livelihood his distillery now undermined. There were numerous threats against his life and he was forced to carry a pistol for protection.

This geocache celebrates the legacy of George Smith and is hidden close to The Glenlivet Distillery. The only clue we’ll be passing on is that the geocache itself lies at the ‘base’ of the The Glenlivet legacy.

Once you’ve discovered the geocache, we hope you’ll continue your adventure, and take part in one of the three Smugglers’ Trails; the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful and remote Scottish scenery and great outdoors. You’ll be following in the footsteps of some of the most notorious whisky smugglers of all time, including the infamous Robbie Macpherson who hid their stills from the prying eyes of the excise men that were courageous enough to venture into the lonely glen.

Details of The Glenlivet Smugglers’ Trails:

Robbie MacPherson Smugglers Trail

Leading to Carn Daimh via the old Glenlivet distillery
Distance: 11km
Route: Challenging in places

George Smith Smugglers Trail

Following the River Livet to Drumin Castle
Distance: 6km
Route: Easy walking

Malcolm Gillespie Smugglers Trail

Starting at East Auchavaich car park and circuiting the Braes of Glenlivet
Distance: 10.5km
Route: For serious walkers only

For more information on the three Smugglers Trails, please visit - (visit link)

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