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Cardhu Distillery Tour Speyside Scotland

Cardhu - An Open Invitation

Share with us the story of Cardhu Distillery, the only malt distillery pioneered by a woman. The malt whisky produced here has a warmth and cleanliness of taste which experts describe as 'silky' and is used in some of the award winning Johnnie Walker scotch whiskies.

Last tour 1 hour before closing time Children under 8 years are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas. New for 2010 Glassic Tour We are offering our visitors a new tour this season at Cardhu. It is called the 'Glassic Tour' and the charge will be �6 per person. The tour will last around one hour - to book, please telephone +44 (0) 1479 874635 or e-mail cardhu.distillery@diageo.com Tour of Cardhu Distillery - Malting : Mashing : Fermentation : Distillation : Maturation. Short History of Cardhu - 'only distillery in Scotland pioneered by a woman'. Tutored nosing and tasting of three of our single malts. Informal discussion about their flavours, aromas and characters and their place in the world of Scotch Whisky. �3 discount voucher redeemable against a 70cl bottle of malt whisky in our shop and a free Cardhu Dram glass to take away with you. Aromas & Flavours Tour We are offering our visitors an additional tour this Summer at Cardhu. It is called the 'Aromas & Flavours Tour' and the charge will be �8 per person. These tours are Monday to Friday only. The tour will last around one hour - to book, please telephone +44 (0) 1479 874635 or e-mail cardhu.distillery@diageo.com

Opening times:

7th January - 29th March 2013
Monday - Friday 11:00 - 15:00 - Tours at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 & 14:00
Easter Weekend
Sat 30th March: 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 31st March: 11:00 - 16:00 - tours on the hour - last tour leaves one hour before closing
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival weekend
Sat 4th May: 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 5th May: 11:00 - 16:00 - tours on the hour - last tour leaves one hour before closing
Monday 1st April – Friday 31st May
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00 - tours throughout the day and last tour leaves at 1 hour before closing
Monday 3rd June - Friday 30th August
Mon - Thur: 10:00 - 17:00, Fri: 10:00 - 19:00 - tours throughout the day and last tour leaves at 1 hour before closing
Monday 2nd September - Friday 27th September
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 17:00 - tours throughout the day and last tour leaves at 1 hour before closing
July, August & September also open weekends - Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 - 16:00.
Monday 30th September - Friday 20th December
Monday - Friday 11:00 - 15:00 - Tours at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 & 14:00
Closed from Friday 20th December 2013 and re-open Monday 6th January 2014
Cardhu Distillery Tour
£5 (Voucher £3 off purchase x 1 70cl malt whisky)
Guided tour of the whisky making process at Cardhu Distillery and short history rounded off by a dram of Cardhu.
Duration 45 mins

"Glassic Tour"
£7.50 (Voucher £3 off purchase x 1 70cl malt whisky)
Guided tour of the whisky making process at Cardhu Distillery and short history rounded off by a tutored tasting of 3 of our single malts. Complimentary glass.
The last tour for both the Cardhu Distillery Tour and the "Glassic" tour is 1 hour before closing.
Duration 1 hour

Cardhu Collection Tour
£20 (voucher £3 off purchase x 1 70cl malt whisky)
Guided tour of the whisky making process at Cardhu Distillery and short history followed by a tutored nosing and tasting of 5 of our single malts. Available on request - please contact us on 01479 874635.
Duration 1.5 hrs

To guarantee the tour of your choice you must book in advance - 01479 874635
Tastings are available throughout the year which are individually designed for our customers. No need to make an appointment, however if you would like to discuss a tasting and pre book please contact us.

Tailor made tours, or further information, is available on request please contact cardhu.distillery@diageo.com or call our visitor centre on 01479 874635.

Entry fee:

£5 for adults