Dalwhinnie Distillery
One of Scotland’s highest distilleries, its white walls and red roofs standing in a bleak Highland pass, where you can taste whisky paired with chocolate.
Dalwhinnie Distillery lies on the north side of the Drumochter Pass, at about 350 m above sea level. It is one of Scotland’s highest and coldest distilleries, and its white buildings and pagoda-style roofs stand out sharply against the moor. The distillery belongs to Diageo and is known for its mellow, honeyed 15-year-old single malt. After the tour you can choose a tasting of whisky paired with handmade chocolate. The tour lasts about 1 hour, must be booked in advance, and costs about £20 to £40. Beside the A9 road, about 40 km from Aviemore, it is a convenient stop on the way between Edinburgh and the Highlands.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Ruthven Barracks
- Highland Wildlife Park
- Uath Lochans
- Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
- Loch an Eilein
- Aviemore & Cairngorms National Park
- Rothiemurchus Estate
- Strathspey Railway