The Glenlivet Distillery
The first licensed distillery in the Speyside whisky region, established in 1824, where you can tour the brewing process and taste single malts in the Glenlivet valley.
The Glenlivet Distillery lies in the Glenlivet valley. In 1824 it became the first officially licensed distillery in the area, and it is one of the best-selling single malt whisky brands in the world. The visitor centre offers several tours (about 1 to 2 hours), covering mashing, fermentation, distillation and the warehouses, followed by tastings of several bottlings. More expensive masterclass tastings are also available. Tours must be booked in advance on the official website, and prices run from about £20 to £60. Drivers can take away a miniature sample. It is about 45 minutes’ drive from Aviemore, along the scenic Speyside Whisky Trail.
Opening hours
About 09:30–17:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- An Lochan Uaine (Green Loch)
- Loch Garten & RSPB Abernethy
- CairnGorm Mountain Railway
- Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
- Loch Morlich
- Ben Macdui
- Landmark Forest Adventure Park
- Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge