Dalwhinnie
Dalwhinnie Distillery & Visitor Centre
Set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Dalwhinnie Distillery is located in the village of Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire, surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of Cairngorms National Park. Founded in 1897, Dalwhinnie is one of the highest whisky distilleries in Scotland, sitting 1,164 ft (355 m) above sea level.
The distillery produces a refined Highland single malt known for its smooth character, heather-honey sweetness and gentle smoke.
Visitors are invited to explore this unique high-altitude distillery through guided tours and tastings that reveal the craft behind Dalwhinnie’s elegant whisky.
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A visit to Dalwhinnie Distillery offers the chance to discover Highland whisky-making in a truly distinctive setting. Guided distillery tours reveal how Dalwhinnie’s spirit is crafted at one of Scotland’s highest distilleries, while tastings showcase the smooth, honeyed style that defines this Highland malt.
Experiences range from introductory tours to more in-depth tastings, including whisky and chocolate pairings that highlight Dalwhinnie’s delicate flavour profile.
Advance booking is recommended.
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.
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/
For visitors travelling from the South, please ensure to leave ample travel time between Perth & Pitlochry due to ongoing roadworks from 2026-2028
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
Festive Season Hours:
24th December: 10am - 3pm
25th & 26th December: CLOSED
31st December 10am - 3pm
1st & 2nd January 2026: CLOSED
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.
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 dalwhinnie@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.
Children
Please note that we can accommodate a maximum of 16 people per group (advanced booking required) and children under the age of 8 are not permitted on tours due to health & safety reasons.
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
Dalwhinnie Distillery FAQs
Dalwhinnie Distillery is located in the village of Dalwhinnie in Inverness-shire, within the Scottish Highlands. The distillery sits within Cairngorms National Park and is easily reached from the A9 road between Perth and Inverness.
No, the distillery doesn’t have a café.
Yes. Dalwhinnie Distillery welcomes visitors with guided distillery tours, tutored tastings and whisky experiences throughout the year.
Advance booking is recommended, particularly during peak tourist seasons and popular tasting experiences, to ensure availability for your preferred tour time.
Visitors may still be able to explore the shop and bar areas of the visitor centre without booking a guided tour, depending on availability.
However, booking a tour provides the best opportunity to explore the working distillery and enjoy a structured whisky tasting experience.
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