Blair Athol Distillery

Blair Athol sits at the southern gateway to the Highlands in Pitlochry, making it one of the first distilleries visitors encounter when driving north on the A9. It is one of Scotland's oldest, and although much of its production goes into Bell's blended Scotch, the distillery bottling is a well-kept secret – a rich, fruity Highland malt with excellent depth.

History

John Stewart and Robert Robertson founded Blair Athol in 1798 on the Allt Dour burn. After periods of closure in the 19th century, Arthur Bell & Sons purchased the distillery in 1933 and expanded it significantly. Blair Athol became the spiritual home of Bell's, Scotland's best-selling blended whisky for decades. It is now owned by Diageo.

The whisky

Rich and fruity with plum, malt and a warm, dry finish.

Signature expressions

• 12 Year Old (Flora & Fauna)
• Distillery Exclusive bottlings
• Bell's (key malt component)

Visiting Blair Athol

Open seasonally, typically March to October. The distillery is right in Pitlochry, within walking distance of the town centre. Tours are informative and the small shop often has distillery-exclusive bottlings not available elsewhere.

Highlights

• Gateway to the Highlands – first distillery on the A9 north
• One of Scotland's oldest distilleries (1798)
• Key malt in Bell's blended Scotch
• Walking distance from Pitlochry town centre

Private whisky tours including Blair Athol

We can include Blair Athol 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 Blair Athol Distillery?

Open seasonally, typically March to October. The distillery is right in Pitlochry, within walking distance of the town centre. Tours are informative and the small shop often has distillery-exclusive bottlings not available elsewhere.

What whisky does Blair Athol make?

Blair Athol is a Highland single malt known for: 12 Year Old (Flora & Fauna), Distillery Exclusive bottlings, Bell's (key malt component). Rich and fruity with plum, malt and a warm, dry finish.

How do I get to Blair Athol Distillery?

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