Aberlour sits on the banks of the Lour Burn in the village of the same name, right on the Speyside whisky trail. The distillery is known for double-cask maturation – combining bourbon and sherry oak – which gives its whisky exceptional depth and richness. The visitor experience is intimate and well-regarded.
History
James Fleming, a local grain merchant, founded Aberlour Distillery in 1879, choosing the site for its access to the pure water of the Lour Burn and nearby springs. The original distillery was destroyed by fire in 1898 and rebuilt by Charles Doig, Scotland's foremost distillery architect. It is now owned by Chivas Brothers (Pernod Ricard).
The whisky
Rich and sherried with notes of dark fruit, toffee and Christmas cake.
Signature expressions
- 12 Year Old Double Cask
- 16 Year Old
- A'bunadh (cask strength)
- Casg Annamh
Visiting Aberlour
Tours available year-round with advance booking recommended. The Aberlour Experience includes a distillery tour, warehouse visit and tutored tasting. Cask-strength fill-your-own-bottle experiences are available at certain times.
Highlights
- Famous for sherry-cask and double-cask maturation
- A'bunadh cask-strength expression – a whisky-lover favourite
- Intimate village setting on the Speyside whisky trail
- Fill-your-own-bottle experiences available
Private whisky tours including Aberlour
We can include Aberlour in a private whisky tour with a dedicated driver-guide and luxury Mercedes vehicle. Pick-up from your hotel, airport or cruise port.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you visit Aberlour Distillery?
- Tours available year-round with advance booking recommended. The Aberlour Experience includes a distillery tour, warehouse visit and tutored tasting. Cask-strength fill-your-own-bottle experiences are available at certain times.
- What whisky does Aberlour make?
- Aberlour is a Speyside single malt known for: 12 Year Old Double Cask, 16 Year Old, A'bunadh (cask strength), Casg Annamh. Rich and sherried with notes of dark fruit, toffee and Christmas cake.
- How do I get to Aberlour Distillery?
- Aberlour Distillery is in Aberlour, Speyside. We offer private whisky tours that include Aberlour with door-to-door transport from Inverness, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide.
Visit Aberlour with a private driver-guide
Tell us which distilleries you'd like to visit and we'll build a bespoke whisky tour. Private vehicle, flexible routing and door-to-door transport.
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