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I list here all the Speyside distilleries that have visitor facilities, offer a dram and are all within 40 minutes drive of the cabins. It should be noted that most of them only accept over 18 year olds. Only Glenfiddich and Glenlivet offer free tours, but nearly all of them offer specialist tours for connoisseurs, some even provide the opportunity to bottle your own. For up to date information on these special tours it is best to Google the brand. Admission prices as of January 2012 GORDON AND MACPHAIL – www.gordonandmacphail.com 58 – 60 South Street Elgin 01343 545110 The world`s leading whisky specialist. This shop is a must for “Scotch” afficionados, or even average tipplers. If they have not got it then it probably doesn`t exist! ABERLOUR On A95 on southern approaches to Aberlour 01340 881249 Daily tours @ 10.00 and 14.00hrs. Must pre-book £12.00 for 2 hour tour. Connoisseur tours Wednesday and Thursday @ £25.00 for 3 hour duration. Visitor centre has attained 5* status which is in keeping with the excellence of their dram. BALVENIE On A941 1 mile north of Dufftown 01340 822210 Specialist tours only. Must pre-book Times: Monday – Thursday 10.00am & 2.00pm. Friday 10.00am only £25.00 for 3 hour duration - opportunity to fill own bottle from cask @ £25.00 This small distillery is one of my personal favourites, not least for the superb products, but it is the only one still growing their own barley, have their own maltings and operating their own cooperage, so one gets a thorough overview of the whole process. But best of all, sampling the different Balvenies in the intimate tasting room with expert tutelage. BENROMACH Just off the Forres by-pass on A96 01309 675968 Open May – September 9.30-1700 hours. October to April 10.00 - 14.00 hours £5.00 for 1 hour tour. Specialist tours by arrangement. This, the smallest distillery on Speyside, was bought by Gordon and Macphail the Scotch Whisky Specialists, and very successfully brought back to life just a few years ago. CARDHU Knockando, Aberlour, Banffshire 01340 872555 Turn off the A941 south of Rothes onto B9102, then travel 3miles. Open all year, but phone for opening times, as they vary. Charges £4.00 and £6.00 for 1 hour tour with £3.00 voucher off a bottle of malt. GLENFARCLAS Ballindalloch, Banffshire 01807 500257 On A95 5 miles south of Aberlour. Open all year, but opening times vary so best to phone first. £3-50 for 90 min. Tour. Connoisseur tour 2.00pm Fridays in July, August and September. One of the first to welcome visitors and the only privately owned distillery in Scotland. GLENFIDDICH On A941 ½ mile north of Dufftown 01340 820373 Admission Free Open all year 9.30 – 16.30 hours (Sun 12.00 – 14.30) Connoisseur tour = £25.00 for 2 ½ hours - must pre-book Shop, cafe/restaurant. This distillery, the spiritual home of many well known brands, and still family controlled, is the most visited, possibly because it`s free, but well worth a visit none the less. GLEN GRANT At northern entrance to Rothes 01340 832103 Open March to October 10.00 – 16.00 hours (Sunday 12.30 – 16.00) Admission £3-50 includes woodland garden and walks. GLENLIVET Braes of Glenlivet 10 miles north of Tomintoul 01340 821720 Open April to October 9.30 – 16.00 hours (Sunday 1200 -1400 hours) - Admission free. Coffee shop, light meals and home baking. One of the oldest and most famous of the Speyside drams, their visitor centre does the product proud. STRATHISLA Seafield Avenue, Keith - 01542 783044 Open all year 9.30 – 16.00 (Sun 12.00 – 16.00) Admission £6-00. Winter times vary, so check. The flagship for Chivas Regal has a comprehensive tour, including a tutored nosing, library, lounge and retail shop with the opportunity to sample 12 and 18 year old drams. |
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