Dalwhinnie Distillery
Located at over 1164 feet, Dalwhinnie Distillery is one of the highest distilleries in Scotland. It is open 7 days a week all year. The easiest distillery to visit if you are travelling north on the A9.
Owning Company : Diageo
Production Status :Operational
Established: 1897-8
Source: Allt an T'Sluie Burn
Age when bottled: 15 yrs
Strength: 43%
Visitors per annum: 40000
Nose: A gentle, aromatic bouquet
Taste: A luscious flavour with a light honey sweet finish
Comments: Pre-dinner, and part of United Distillers' Classic Malt range
Description: Dalwhinnie, which in Gaelic means 'the meeting place', was a resting point for Highland drovers on their way to cattle markets at Crieff and Falkirk. The distillery is highest in Scotland, at over 1164 feet. It was opened in 1898, and now is owned by Diageo Plc
Opening Days & Times
· January to 24 March – 10.00 - 15.45 daily
· 25 March to 30 June - 9.30 - 16.45 daily
· July to August – 9.30 - 17.45 daily
· September to September – 9.30 - 17.15 daily
· October to October – 9.30 - 16.45 daily
· November to December – 10.00 - 15.45 daily
Address
Inverness-shire PH19 1ABTown
DalwhinniePostcode
PH19 1ABContact Phone
01540 672219Website
Official WebsiteTravel Directions to Dalwhinnie Distillery
Off A9, Dalwhinnie, Highland.
LOCAL INFORMATION
Public Transport:
Citylink buses Tel: 0871 266 3333
Stagecoach buses Tel: 01479811211
The Train Line Tel: 08712441545
Local cafes, restaurants and Take away snacks:
In Dalwhinnie village:
The Tollhouse Grill and Cafe Tel: 01528 522 291
Dalwhinnie Petrol Station Tel: 01528 522311
Travelling north on A9 (approx 15 minutes from Distillery) Newtonmore village – selection of cafes, restaurants and hotels
Travelling south on A9 (approx 20 minutes from Distillery)- House of Bruar restaurant Tel; 01796 483723
Accommodation: Dalwhinnie:
Bunkhouse Tel: 01528 522291
Nearest B&B Balsporran Cottages 3 miles south of village on main A9 Tel: 01528 522389.
NEWTONMORE 10 miles north
BLAIR ATHOLL 24 miles south