Dalwhinnie

Tours

Visit the Dalwhinnie Distillery

Dalwhinnie distillery stands in the Cairngorm National Park at the heart of the Scottish Highlands in the village of Dalwhinnie. From this remote but accessible location comes the liquid known as the gentle spirit. Take a peek at the ins and outs of the working distillery to discover the essence of this unique location and its iconic malt.

If you are unable to find a suitable booking time, then please do still visit our retail store and bar where you will receive a warm welcome. Explore the flavours of Dalwhinnie and discover your perfect serve, whether you’re a whisky dram loyalist, innovative cocktail enthusiast, or aficionado of alcohol-free quenchers.

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Dalwhinnie Distillery will be in its’ Silent Season from 12th May - 8th June.

Silent Season is an annualised ceasing of production which allows scheduled maintenance to be carried out. There will be no access to the distillery itself during this time so we will be unable to offer tours, however the team have created tasting-only experiences, details of which can be found below.

On a wooden surface sits a sheet of paper. The paper shows whisky names, a description and a sentence matching each whisky to a chocolate. On the paper sits six dram glasses with whisky, and six chocolates.

A wooden barrel lays on its side on a stone floor. The top of the barrel is painted black, and painted on with white letters are the words ‘James Buchanan & Co, Dalwhinnie’. There are other wooden barrels stacked in the background.

An expert guides a tasting session with a group of people at a table. On the table are bottles of whisky and dram glasses. Behind the expert is a bar at which customers are stood, with many whisky bottles displayed on shelves.

A white building with a grey slate pitched roof

A Dalwhinnie employee uses a metal pipette to extract whisky from a wooden barrel laying on its side. In the employee’s other hand is an empty dram glass.

Plan your visit

All the information you need to enjoy your trip to Dalwhinnie

Find all the information you need to book, plan and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime Dalwhinnie experience. Advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment. Tour dates are usually released approx. 6 months in advance – please check back nearer your desired date for availability.

Getting Here

Address: Dalwhinnie distillery, Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, PH19 1AA, UK

We recommend visiting Traveline Scotland to plan your route and to stay up to date on transport options.

Read more at https://travelinescotland.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.

March – October | Monday – Sunday | 10:00 – 17:00

November – February | Monday – Sunday | 10:00 – 16:00

Eat & Drink

Please be aware that our Distillery Bar will be temporarily closed for refurbishment until March 7th. We look forward to welcoming you back for a signature serve March 8th onwards.

Explore the flavours of Dalwhinnie and discover your perfect serve, whether you’re a whisky dram loyalist, innovative cocktail enthusiast, or aficionado of alcohol-free quenchers.

Please note that all under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.

View the Menu Here.. Please note that our menu is subject to change.

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.

Accessible Parking

We have disabled parking spaces in our main carpark closest to the main entrance. There are no steps or obstacles between these spaces and entering the building.

Accessible Areas

Our bar and retail area are accessible. Unfortunately, the distillery tours are not accessible for wheelchair users. There are several steps throughout the tour route, including two staircases, and we do not have a lift. We are happy to provide a tasting experience for those with accessibility requirements. Please contact us via dlwhinnie@malts.com to check availability and book an experience.

Accessible Toilets

An accessible toilet is available within our retail area. Our facilities include red cords, buzzers, easy use sink taps and handrails.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted in the distillery and on tours.

Dog Policy

Well behaved dogs are welcome in our shops and bars. Please ensure your dog is under control, and closely supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Dogs must be kept on a short lead and must not be allowed to climb on furniture or touch the items in our shop.

Please understand that not everyone likes dogs and/or could have an allergy to your pet - please keep a respectful distance from our team and our other visitors.

Dogs are not permitted in any back of house areas. Dogs (except assistance dogs) are not permitted in the distillery or on any tours.

Due to the size of our bars and shops, we may need to limit the number of dogs permitted inside at any one time.

We reserve the right to ask you to leave should we have any concerns over your dogs’ behaviour or if your dog is disrupting other guests.

Telephone | 01540 672219

Email | dalwhinnie@malts.com

Gift inspiration

Give the gift of whisky

The Whisky Gift Card lets your loved ones choose the gift they’d like from our broad range of whiskies and merchandise available at our visitor experiences. Gift cards are available to purchase at the retail area within the distillery.

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