Guided Tour in Aberfeldy Distillery
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7 Ratings
Aberfeldy
Explore Aberfeldy Distillery: Tour, taste double-aged whisky, and delve into Dewar family heritage. Enjoy a dram by the fire with free wifi.
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery - Your visit will start with a short film in the auditorium, followed by a chance to explore the heritage centre and discover more about the remarkable history of John Dewar & Sons. This part of your visit is self guided with the aid of audio guides/ipads, available in various languages. Your experienced tour guide will then take you on a tour of the Aberfeldy Distillery and warehouse so you can learn more about the whisky making magic! The tour ends with a wee dram in the whisky lounge for adults / seniors. Drivers can request a take-away pack to create a Maime Taylor cocktail at home.

Your ticket does not include transport to/from the distillery. The distillery is located on the outskirts of picturesque Aberfeldy, nestled on the banks of the River Tay, 20 mins from the A9 in Highland Perthshire, 90 minutes from Edinburgh. Free parking.

Additional tastings and whisky cocktails are available at the bar. You can browse the shop showcasing the full Dewar’s portfolio along with exclusive limited edition single cask bottlings and fill your own bottle with a specially selected cask of Aberfeldy Single Malt.

Tours take place throughout the day, present your voucher on arrival. Please note, last tour is 1 hour prior to closing, however we recommend allowing 1.5 hours for your visit.

There is a cafe onsite, however your ticket does not include food - booking is not essential for the cafe.

As a traditional working distillery, visitors must wear sensible footwear on the distillery tour (no high heels or open toed shoes permitted).

Unfortunately dogs (except assistance dogs) are not permitted in the visitor centre or distillery.

The visitor centre and heritage centre is fully accessible, however due to the historical nature of the distillery building, the tour can be adapted for less mobile visitors. A full accessibility statement is available.

What's Included
  • Parking fees
  • Professional distillery tour guide
  • Museum access (self guided)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch / food
  • Transport to/from Distillery
Additional Information

Just three miles from the birthplace of founder John Dewar, the Aberfeldy Distillery stands as the only distillery established by the Dewar family.

Your visit features a distillery tour and access to the atmospheric warehouse, where you’ll learn about the angels’ share and the double aging process that results in a richer, smoother whisky. Additionally, the heritage center provides a unique look into the lives of the founders, John Dewar and his sons, Tommy and John Alexander.

Relax with a dram (for those over 18) in the whisky lounge, complete with cozy sofas, a warming fire, and free Wi-Fi.

The tour also includes a complimentary branded Glencairn glass and 6 x 15ml whiskies.

  • Please note some walking is required on the tour including some uneven surfaces and stairs
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • No high heels or open toed shoes permitted on the distillery tour.
  • Minimum drinking age 18 years.
Location
Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery
Please bring your voucher to reception at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Visitor Centre to start your experience.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Billylo8815ue
May 8, 2024
Brilliant time, and God bless Roy. - Incredible experience full of history, laughs and great whisky. Highly recommend the experience, and I cannot speak more highly of our guide - Roy. He was very funny, informed, and great to keep chatting to after the tour about whisky, giving great recommendations.
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Sandyjw1353oc
May 5, 2024
100/10 - Honestly, the best fun you can have without taking your clothes off. The guide Roy was incredible, his enthusiasm and depth of knowledge was very impressive and I would absolutely visit again if I’m ever back in the area. Thank you!
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Matthewjbradwell
May 5, 2024
Roy is the finest tour guide in the land! - Roy is the man. Fantastic few hours learning about the distillation process and history of Dewars and the Aberfeldy. Thank you!
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Culture61062174672
Apr 18, 2024
First class in a perfect location. - This tour is in our experience the best here in Scotland. Amazing location, ambience, cleanliness, staff wonderful, just exactly what you want. We went for the connoisseur tour and Roy was our guide. He was very knowledgeable, funny and made the tour first class. He also personally advised a whiskey suited to my taste. So, go there, enjoy, you won’t be disappointed.
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684helen
Apr 27, 2024
Disappointing distillery visit - Attended a whisky tasting and tour today.it was a gift.Very disappointed, although tour was interesting,the tour guide was not very charismatic with no real personality.Interesting to find an English gent informing us about a Scottish whisky.When the tasting took place within the distillery on the last part of the tour where you got to taste 3 drams,it seemed to be very rushed.Whisky is to be savoured ,not rushed.Especially as the final 3 drams were taken out in the main cafe area where there was no rush.Also the drams on the tables had been poured hours before they were ready to be drunk and I am sure most of the alcohol must have evaporated.! The tour did not live up to my expectations or reflect past experiences in different distilleries.It was probably good value for money as it was fortunately not very expensive.Finally the bottles of whiskey in the shop were far more expensive than prices on the internet. Eg Master of Malt sells Dewars at least £40 cheaper
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