Whisky Explorer Experience

5.0 (13 reviews) 1 h 45 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

For true whisky enthusiasts, the Whisky Explorer Tour offers a deeper dive into the craft, heritage, and innovation behind Dewar’s Blended Scotch and Aberfeldy Single Malt. This immersive journey takes you from the origins of Dewar’s Whisky to a guided exploration of our Aberfeldy Distillery, culminating in a premium, sensory whisky tasting featuring rare and aged expressions from our portfolio.

DRAMS INCLUDED:

Your chosen Dewar’s Blended Scotch Whisky

Aberfeldy 15 Year Old Tuscan Wine Cask Finish

Aberfeldy 26 Year Old Exceptional Cask

Dewar’s Double Double 32 Year Old

Aultmore 25 Year Old Spirit of Speyside Limited Edition (please note these are subject to availability)

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Written guide: German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: John Dewar and Sons Ltd/Dewars Aberfeldy Distillery

Ages: Infants (0–11 years) · Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (61–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Parking Fees
Included: Professional distillery tour guide
Included: Museum access (self guided)

Not included

Not included: Lunch / food
Not included: Transport to/from Distillery
Not included: Additional tastings

Itinerary

Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please bring your voucher to reception at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Visitor Centre to start your experience.

End point

Please bring your voucher to reception at Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery Visitor Centre to start your experience.

Using your ticket

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Unused tickets and vouchers are not refundable.
This voucher will expire sixty (60) days from the specified arrival date.
All tickets and options are nontransferable.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.