THE DISTILLERY
Discover the warm-hearted spirit of the Speyside home where premium whisky is created, evoking ripe orchard fruit, fresh grass, and mellow cereal. Come experience the warmest of welcomes, the heartfelt embrace of Cardhu. Cardhu Distillery was successfully run by two generations of pioneering women. Helen and Elizabeth Cumming were treasured for their determination, skill, generosity, and loyalty to the community, forever defining Cardhu as a whisky with heart. This was the first distillery to partner with John Walker & Sons, and for 200 years, the elegant, smooth, sensual character of Cardhu has been at the centre of shared celebrations around the world. Book your distillery tour online today or visit the bar, The Tasting Kitchen, to enjoy cocktails, drams, coffees and sharing platters.
Booking
TOUR OPTIONS
Cardhu Flavour Journey Tour
If you love a good story and want to explore flavour in new ways, this is the tour for you. Join us on a journey through Cardhu’s fascinating founding by two generations of resolute women. Your full-sensory* tour culminates in a tutored whisky tasting of drams and a cocktail in our Tasting Kitchen, where you’ll relax in signature Cumming and Walker family hospitality.
Guess Dhu Tour & Tasting Challenge
If you love a challenge and enjoy matching your flavour perceptions against others’, our Guess Dhu Tasting experience awaits. This optional nosing and tasting finish to the Cardhu Flavour Journey invites you to test your senses in a mystery whisky challenge in our Cardhu Collection Room. Correctly identify the whiskies, and you’ll earn a spot in our Guess Dhu Hall of Fame!
Cardhu Collection Tour
If you are a flavour explorer, eager to discern different aromas and tastes, this experience offers a deeper dive into the flavour world of Cardhu. Led by one of our whisky specialists, you’ll discover how we create the celebrated Cardhu character, followed by a tutored nosing and tasting of the Cardhu Range.
CARDHU
OUR RESPONSIBILITY
Safety
Advanced booking for all tours and experiences is advised to avoid disappointment. To help keep everyone safe please check the latest Scottish Government guidelines before you visit.
Accessibility
We’re pleased to have consulted Euan’s guide to ensure that we provide disabled access information upfront to give all our visitors the confidence to visit our distillery and enjoy the experience. Please do let us know if you have any specific requirements at the time of your booking and a member of staff will be in touch.
Sustainability
Aside from the story of Cardhu, the whisky visitor experience taps into the environment and surrounding area, with the grounds redeveloped to include a new dramming garden for visitors with spectacular views of the countryside.
