Sample A Wee Dram - Distillery Visits

For whisky lovers, a tour of one of the local distilleries is a must do experience while visiting Pitlochry.

BLAIR ATHOL DISTILLERY 

This historic distillery offers guided tours, allowing you to experience the whisky-making process. Don't forget to sample their world-renowned single malt Scotch whisky.

Just 5 minutes from the town centre it is famous for its Blair Athol Single Malt - a key component in Bell's blended Whisky. An historic distillery dating back to 1798 with picturesque ivy-clad stone buildings and a cosy tasting bar. 

You'll be surprised by what is being distilled and bottled and the variation of flavours away from our traditional oak matured Scotch.

Or discovery Robertsons of Pitlochry, which is a leisurely stroll from Pine Trees. Robertsons stock a wide range of whiskies and gins from local distilleries to distilleries from across the globe.

DEWAR'S ABERFELDY DISTILLERY

Located in the charming town of Aberfeldy, just a short distance from Pine Trees Hotel in Pitlochry, the Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery invites you to immerse yourself in the art of Scottish whisky-making. As the "spiritual home" of Dewar's, the tour explores the family's legacy and the craftsmanship behind their world-renowned Scotch.

Whether you are a newcomer to the world of whisky or a seasoned connoisseur, the distillery offers a range of tours to suit your interests and time constraints.

 

The Dewar's Aberfeldy Experience: The classic tour provides a guided walk through the working distillery, explaining the process behind their Aberfeldy single malt. The experience concludes with a comparative tasting of Aberfeldy single malt and Dewar's blended Scotch.

The Whisky Explorer Experience: For a more in-depth experience, this premium tour includes a deeper dive into the craft and a sensory tasting of five different aged expressions.

The Blending Masterclass: This hands-on masterclass allows guests to create their own 100ml bottle of blended whisky to take home.

Short and sweet tasting: A condensed 30-minute tasting is available for guests with less time. It includes two premium drams after a visit to the heritage museum.

 

Other local distilleries include:

ERDRADOUR DISTILLERY

Located just 2 miles outside Pitlochry (a 5 minute drive) and one of Scotland's smallest traditional distilleries, producing hand-crafted single malts. 

They offer intimate, small-group tours and tastings. A charming farm-style distillery, perfect for those seeking an authentic feel.