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The 10 Best Things to Do in Dufftown, United Kingdom (UK)
Dufftown in United Kingdom (UK), from Europe region, is best know for Distillery Tours. Discover best things to do in Dufftown with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Speyside Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 241 reviews
Whisky tours with a local!
Reviewed By tony_lunn - Galashiels, United Kingdom
A very informative and well organised tour. Michelle was fantastic during the tour and beforehand giving me some excellent guidance on accommodation and eating out in the area. We took advantage of the whisky meal she organised, which was splendid. If you like your whisky, there was a varied selection of samples given during the walk, with lots of background about the distillers and the whisky.
2. Speyside Cooperage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By swisty - Austin, Texas
Speyside Cooperage was the first stop on our whisky tour with Speyside Whisky Tours. We arrived right at opening so we ended up with a private tour. It was really fascinating to watch the coopers at work and to learn about the unique skills required to build and repair the barrels. Even if you're not into whisky, it's very cool to see such an ancient art still in use and highly valued.
3. Aberlour Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Steeped in centuries of legend and surrounded by the dramatic Highland scenery of Ben Rinnes, the village of Aberlour lies at the very heart of Speyside, where the Lour burn joins the River Spey. The exceptionally pure, soft spring water used for making Aberlour whisky is drawn from nearby natural Springs. In this special place, the resources of nature and the founder’s passion for making the best single malt combine to make the generously multi-layered whiskies of Aberlour.
Reviewed By Ronald V - Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands
We have seen more than 40 Distilleries but we must say this was the not in our top but more at the bottom. Let we start to tell that the whisky is very good so that’s not the problem. Also the tasting at the end of the tour is good. Wat was not good; we didn’t feel wanted customers. Us was not told what to do or not but more commanded. It was the tone what wasn’t nice. We couldn’t make any pictures inside. This isn’t allowed at more Distilleries but the reason was safety of flammable gases (alcohol). This was a very strange reason because we see open electricity boxes where more change of spark was then all the camera’s together. Beside that there were al kind of electrical things on the desk with not any security for sparks. For example, a little air vent was on a table and this gives much electrical sparks. Again, it was the tone it was told us. During the tour we asked a worker who was sitting at a computer some things what we see, like a temperature on the display. Also this was not appreciated. Sorry but we fled not wanted. We would buy some things in the shop but went away after the tasting, very disappointed. Specially because we had booked the tour some months before and hoped to get something better.
4. Glenfarclas Distillery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By Sònia V - Sabadell, España
This distillery is, as I can recall, the only one in Scotland that remains in the family since its foundation. So you can learn there how is keeping a distillery through the years, how the business evolved... And taste a different and non-very commercial whisky. My personal choice is the 10 years old, not so strong as the 15th o others.
5. Glen Grant Whisky Distillery and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By Lazio555 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Had a lovely visit and tour. Nestled in a very beautiful area of Rothes, this distillery offers a very nice experience, whether you like whiskey or not. Very kind and accommodating guides take you through this spotless distillery and they are more than happy to answer your questions. Wonderful tasting offered afterward...not rushed and very relaxed. No pressure to buy. Gorgeous Gardens and very scenic surroundings. Went with no expectations, but left very pleased and happy. I recommend this distillery!
6. The Balvenie Distillery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By WestCoastJohn&Jane - Vancouver
We were on a 2 week tour of Scotland and included 5 distillery tours. This was by far the best. Because the tours are very limited, we had to actually plan our trip around the dates available for a tour at Balvenie (one of our favourite Whisky) - even booking the tour 3 months ahead of time! Charlie was our guide and he was phenomenal - knowledgable and very personable - of course the small size of only 7 people meant an intimate experience lasting about 3 hours. Unique to the Balvenie tour is seeing the actual malting process and the cooperage facility - few of the other distillery tours offer the experience of seeing either. Finally, although an extra charge, filling your own bottle directly from an old cask is a thrill and memento to take home. Overall, despite the GBP 40 charge, it is an experience of a lifetime.
7. Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Pegtrav - Arlington, Virginia
Based on recommendations, we made this a "must see" stop to see this very interesting part of the distilling process. The tour's length and depth was just about right and our guide was very happy to answer all our questions. Unfortunately, the company is now charging for the experience.
8. Glenfiddich Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Glenfiddich, producer of the World's Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has developed a new tour programme for The Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. Visitors will be able to choose from a tailored range of three paid-for tours. The over-18s-only tours cater for all interests and budgets, from those looking for a unique behind the scenes distillery visit through to whisky enthusiasts seeking a fully immersive experience, and vary in duration from one and a half hours up to three and a half hours. Further details are below: 1. Explorer Tour (£10): a fully guided tour of the distillery and Warehouse 8, including a tutored tasting of four award winning drams. Tours from 9.30Pm - 4.00Pm Glenfiddich Solera Deconstructed (£50): a new hands-on, tailored experience with a full introduction to Glenfiddich's unique Solera system. Visitors can nose several samples and enjoy a tutored tasting of 4 cask strength 15 year old samples before recreating their very own version of Glenfiddich Solera. Two tours daily 2. New Pioneer (£95): a half-day immersive experience for whisky enthusiasts. This in-depth tour offers insight into the marrying process in Warehouse 6, and the opportunity to bottle a 20cl whisky from the Malt Master's personal selection of casks. Finally, guests enjoy a nosing and tasting masterclass in the Grant Family Home, featuring five Glenfiddich whiskies matched with appetisers. One daily tour. We are extremely proud of the fact that Glenfiddich is one of the few single malt Distilleries to remain entirely family-owned today and all tours will continue to offer an unforgettable insight into our unique, family-run heritage. We look forward to welcoming guests to our distillery.
Reviewed By latka37 - London, United Kingdom
We took the explorer tour and really enjoyed ourselves. We learnt how whisky was made and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. At the end we got to taste some of the whiskeys and it was really good that they had miniatures to give the drivers so that they could taste them later.
9. Fiddichside Inn
Overall Ratings
5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By dbrooker - Sandy, United Kingdom
We visited the Fiddichside Inn on recommendation from our B&B owner and are glad that we did.
The pub hasn't changed in years - it's like going back 40 years or so.
Joe, the landlord has been there for something like 57 years.
Don't expect anything modern - just enjoy the drink, the company and the atmosphere.
10. The Whisky Line - Keith & Dufftown Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
The Keith and Dufftown railway is one of the most Northerly preserved Railways in the country, and one of the longest and most scenic. With over 10 miles of line your journey takes you from Dufftown station, past the Glenfiddich distillery and over the famous Glenfidich viaduct. You then travel up the long climb called parkmore hill which is surrounded by spectacular scenery up into the Mountains, At the top you pass along the banks of Loch Park, a mile long resevoir only properly viewed from the railway with its spectacular wildlife. Then past Drummuir castle and on to Drummuir station, And that's only half way....
Reviewed By Alasdair M - Glasgow, United Kingdom
As a rail enthusiast, I've visited many heritage Railways in my time but this was one of the best. The Keith and Dufftown Railway, Scotland's furthest North heritage railway, travels through lovely countryside, past various Distilleries and is a decent length of 11 miles. Unlike...MoreThank you for your very nice review and for taking the time to write it, I will pass on your review to our members at our next briefing, we are very pleased that you had a good experience, Nigel Bodiam,. Chairman.
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