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.

Advanced booking for tours and experiences is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

If you plan on visiting us with your dog, please view our full policy here.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Cardhu Cask Experience

This experience allows you to sample 6 whiskies directly from specially selected casks that showcase the diverse single malt whiskies produced in the Speyside region.

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A Celebration of Cardhu's Pioneering Women

Join us for this free event on International Women’s Day, 8th March, for a celebration of Cardhu and the pioneering women, from past to present, who have helped define the dram as a whisky with heart for 200 years.

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Cardhu Experiences at the Spirit of Speyside Festival

Join us at the Spirit of Speyside Festival from 1st-6th May for a range of behind the scenes tours, special events and tastings. Explore whisky in new ways with Cardhu x PERK Coffee & Doughnuts collaboration or meet Roselyn Burnett, Cardhu Distillery Manager, who'll lead a special tour on selected dates only.

Book Cardhu Flavour Journey featuring PERK Coffee & Doughnuts

Book Cardhu Manager's Tour with Roselyn Burnett

Book Cardhu Operator's Tour with Steven Thornhill

Book Liquid Gold with Diageo Rare & Exceptional

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Visit Cragganmore, Our Sister Distillery

From its beautiful Spey Valley location to its unique flat top stills, and just a 15 minute drive from Cardhu, Cragganmore distillery is well worth a visit. Book your tour online today to start planning your visit.

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The Whisky Gift Card

Give the gift of whisky. The Whisky Gift Card lets your loved ones shop all of the top whiskies and merchandise at our visitor experiences in Scotland including Johnnie Walker Princes Street, Talisker, Lagavulin, Singleton and more. Available to purchase at the retail area at the distillery now. View full terms and conditions and visit your nearest distillery to purchase yours.

VISIT CARDHU

ADDRESS

Cardhu Distillery, Knockando,
Aberlour, Banffshire, AB38 7RY, UK

CONTACT:

T | 01479 874635
E | cardhu@malts.com

OPENING HOURS

Please note that during winter the distillery may have to close at short notice due to weather conditions. Please check our Google listing for up to date information before you visit us.
Jan - Feb | Thur - Mon | 10:00 - 16:00
Closed 5th March 6th Mar - Oct | Mon - Sun | 10:00 - 17:00
Nov - Dec | Mon - Sun | 10:00 - 17:00

The bar at Cardhu is open 10am-5pm during the distillery's main opening hours. Last orders are at 4.30pm. Menus are subject to change and availability. View sample menu.

Special Events

From cocktail masterclasses to collaborations with local suppliers, find out what's on at Cardhu with our latest events schedule and book now.

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CARDHU

OUR RESPONSIBILITY

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.

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Sustainability

Find out about our sustainable facilities and features at the distillery including information about EV charging points and bicycle racks.

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GETTING HERE

Visit Traveline Scotland's website to plan your route and for up to date transport options.

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