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Blair Athol Distillery

Overview

Despite the misleading name, this distillery is not in Blair Atholl, but in Pitlochry and on the south side of the village so it is even at the wrong end for the road to Blair Atholl. To further confuse things the distillery name is only spelt with one “L” in Athol, how the place got its name is open to speculation.

This distillery is one of the easiest for passing tourists to find and as a result it is very much geared up for visitors, with a refurbished visitor centre containing a walk through exhibition area. The distillery has a traditional and picturesque courtyard which is clad with ivy and is very photogenic.

As you enter Pitlochry from the south you will find the distillery situated on the right hand side of the road opposite a BP petrol station. Please note the last tour is one hour before closing time.

Longer tours with tutored tasting sessions are available with pre-booking. Call the distillery at the number below to arrange a tour.

Children under 8 years old are not allowed on the distillery tour. Children aged 8 - 17 years can accompany an adult free of charge with a limit of two children per group.

Address:

Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5LY Tel : 01796 482003

Operated by:

Diageo

Opening Hours:

April to September: Mon - Sun, 10am - 6pm
October to March: Mon - Sun, 10am - 5pm
Last tour 1 hour before closing time.
Closed on Christmas day, Boxing day, and New Year.

Admission:

Blair Athol Signature Tour: £17 per adult (Child 8 - 17 yrs: £8.50) a 1-hour tour ofd production areas followed by tastings of 3 whiskies. Tours run at 11am, 1pm & 4pm.
Other tour options are available that offer more in-depth whisky tastings for the connoisseur. These range in price from £17 to £100.
To book a tour you can email: [email protected]

Parking:

Yes

Languages:

Language leaflets available and some multi-lingual tour guides.

Accessibility:

Some areas inaccessible due to stairs, but Visitor Centre, Shop and viewing gallery are accessible and no charge is made for this.

Toilets:

Yes

Shop:

Yes

Cafe/Restaurant:

No, but the Mash Tun Bar is open to public 7 days a week.

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