Benromach Distillery

Benromach is one of the smallest distilleries in Speyside, with just two stills operated by a tiny team. Owned by the legendary independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail, Benromach produces a characterful style that uses a touch of peat – unusual for Speyside – to give its whisky a distinctive edge. The distillery is in Forres, at the western gateway to Speyside.

History

The distillery was built in 1898 but closed in 1983 during the whisky industry downturn. Gordon & MacPhail, the Elgin-based independent bottler, purchased it in 1993 and spent years restoring it before production restarted in 1998. HRH The Prince of Wales (now King Charles III) officially reopened it.

The whisky

Lightly smoky and complex with malt, fruit and a touch of sherry sweetness.

Signature expressions

• 10 Year Old
• 15 Year Old
• Organic
• Peat Smoke
• Cask Strength Vintage

Visiting Benromach

Open year-round. Small-group tours give genuine access to the production – you may meet the distillery team. The visitor centre offers tastings including their organic and peated expressions. Forres is an easy drive from Inverness or a natural stop on the way to Speyside.

Highlights

• Owned by Gordon & MacPhail – Scotland's premier independent bottler
• Small, hands-on production with just two stills
• Unusual lightly peated Speyside style
• Reopened by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1998

Private whisky tours including Benromach

We can include Benromach 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 Benromach Distillery?

Open year-round. Small-group tours give genuine access to the production – you may meet the distillery team. The visitor centre offers tastings including their organic and peated expressions. Forres is an easy drive from Inverness or a natural stop on the way to Speyside.

What whisky does Benromach make?

Benromach is a Speyside single malt known for: 10 Year Old, 15 Year Old, Organic, Peat Smoke, Cask Strength Vintage. Lightly smoky and complex with malt, fruit and a touch of sherry sweetness.

How do I get to Benromach Distillery?

Benromach Distillery is in Forres, Speyside. We offer private whisky tours that include Benromach with door-to-door transport from Inverness, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen in a luxury Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide.