Ben Nevis Distillery
A whisky distillery founded in 1825 at the foot of Beinn Nibheis. It uses snowmelt from the mountain and offers tours and tastings.
The distillery sits beside the A82 on the northern edge of Fort William. It was founded by 'Long John' McDonald and is one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries. It is now owned by Japan's Nikka. Tours last about 45 minutes and take you through the mashing, fermentation and distillation areas, ending with a tasting of single malt whisky. More in-depth tasting courses are also available. The visitor center has a café and a shop. Tours start from about £15, and online booking is recommended. Drivers should observe drink-driving laws.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00; closed on weekends in winter
Nearby sights
- Old Inverlochy Castle
- Neptune's Staircase
- The Jacobite Steam Train
- West Highland Museum
- Nevis Range Mountain Gondola
- Ben Nevis
- Glen Nevis & Steall Falls
- Commando Memorial