| Distillery<\/th> | Region<\/th> | Public Transport<\/th> | Approx. Journey*<\/th> | Walk<\/th> | Highlights<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Uile-bheist<\/strong><\/td>| Highland<\/td> | Walk<\/td> | 10 mins<\/td> | \u2013<\/td> | Inverness’s only distillery, brewstillery, Celtic-inspired artwork<\/td><\/tr> | Singleton of Glen Ord<\/strong><\/td> | Highland<\/td> | Train<\/td> | 21 mins<\/td> | 15 mins<\/td> | Excellent visitor centre, caf\u00e9, official Glen Ord bottlings<\/td><\/tr> | Tomatin<\/strong><\/td> | Highland<\/td> | Bus<\/td> | 30 mins<\/td> | 5 mins<\/td> | Traditional Highland distillery, warehouse tastings<\/td><\/tr> | Dalmore<\/strong><\/td> | Highland<\/td> | Train<\/td> | 46 mins<\/td> | 11 mins<\/td> | Iconic luxury whisky, Cromarty Firth location<\/td><\/tr> | Benromach<\/strong><\/td> | Speyside<\/td> | Train<\/td> | 35 mins<\/td> | 5 mins<\/td> | Traditional Speyside style, historic dunnage warehouse<\/td><\/tr> | Glen Moray<\/strong><\/td> | Speyside<\/td> | Train<\/td> | 40 mins<\/td> | 20 mins<\/td> | Wide range of cask finishes, relaxed visitor experience<\/td><\/tr> | Dalwhinnie<\/strong><\/td> | Highland<\/td> | Train<\/td> | 73 mins<\/td> | 10 mins<\/td> | Scotland’s highest distillery, scenic Highland railway journey<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n | \n\n\n\n Uilebheist Distillery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Uile-bheist Distillery<\/strong> only began filling casks in 2023 and is still waiting to release its inaugural single malt. However, it has quickly become one of Inverness’s must-visit whisky attractions and is currently the city’s only whisky distillery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike most Scottish distilleries, Uile-bheist is tucked away within a residential area on the banks of the River Ness and forms part of the Glen Mhor Hotel complex. As well as producing whisky, it also produces beer, so you can sample a range of craft beers before or after your tour. Keep an eye out for the striking artwork throughout the distillery, much of which draws inspiration from Celtic mythology and the legends of the Highlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udeb6 Walk from Inverness city centre (around 10 minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Singleton (Glen Ord)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Singleton of Glen Ord<\/strong> is one of the easiest distilleries to reach from Inverness by public transport just a short train journey away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Owned by Diageo, Glen Ord is one of the three distilleries that produce whisky for the Singleton range, alongside Dufftown and Glendullan in Speyside. While each distillery serves a different international market, Glen Ord’s whisky is primarily exported to Asia, making the visitor centre one of the few places in Scotland where you can purchase official bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The distillery also boasts excellent visitor facilities, including a spacious shop, caf\u00e9 and restaurant, making it an ideal place to spend a leisurely afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\ude86 Train (ScotRail: Wick): Inverness \u2192 Muir of Ord (around 21 minutes), then a 15-minute walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dalmore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dalmore is one of Scotland’s most recognisable luxury whisky brands, renowned for its rich, sherry-cask-matured style and distinctive Royal Stag emblem. Although the distillery sits on the shores of the Cromarty Firth, making it a picturesque spot to spend an afternoon. The distillery has just started offering tours to the public, and these are limited so far, so best to check availability before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transport: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\ude86 Train (ScotRail: Wick): Inverness to Alness (around 46 mins) then 11 minutes walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benromach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Benromach Distillery<\/strong> is located in the historic town of Forres and is just a short walk from the railway station, making it one of the easiest Speyside distilleries to visit without a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded in 1898 and now owned by Gordon & MacPhail, Benromach is known for producing a traditional Speyside style with a subtle touch of smoke. The tour covers the distillery’s fascinating history before taking you through the production process and into one of its atmospheric dunnage warehouses. Depending on the tour yoo opt for tastings can include both core expressions and limited releases with some interesting cask finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\ude86 Train (Scotrail: Aberdeen): Inverness \u2192 Forres (around 35 minutes), then a 10-minute walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dalwhinnie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dalwhinnie Distillery<\/strong> is Scotland’s highest distillery, sitting 326 metres (1,070 feet) above sea level in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The combination of its high altitude and cold Highland climate contributes to a slower maturation process and the elegant character of its whisky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dalwhinnie is renowned for producing a light, honeyed and floral Highland single malt, matured primarily in ex-bourbon and sherry casks. One of its most distinctive releases is Winter’s Gold<\/strong>, made from spirit distilled during the coldest months of the year and best enjoyed served straight from the freezer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The train journey to Dalwhinnie is particularly scenic, passing through some of the Highlands’ most dramatic landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\ude86 Train (Scotrail: Edinburgh): Inverness \u2192 Dalwhinnie (around 73 minutes), then a 10-minute walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Glen Moray<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Glen Moray Distillery<\/strong> is located on the banks of the River Lossie, just outside Elgin town centre and around a 30-minute walk from the railway station. The distillery offers a range of tours and tastings from its welcoming visitor centre, making it an easy addition to a day trip to Speyside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Glen Moray is particularly well known for its experimentation with different cask types, producing an extensive range of cask-finished whiskies alongside its core expressions. Whether you prefer peated or unpeated drams, there is usually plenty to sample. One of the highlights is the opportunity to bottle your own whisky from one of three selected single casks\u2014a great souvenir that’s unique to your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visitor centre also includes a small caf\u00e9 and shop, where you’ll often find distillery-exclusive releases and reasonably priced bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\ude86 Train (Scotrail: Aberdeen): Inverness – Elgin (45 minutes), then a 30-minute walk<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tomatin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Tomatin Distillery<\/strong> is one of the easiest Highland distilleries to visit from Inverness, with regular buses stopping just a few minutes’ walk from the visitor centre. Situated on the edge of the Monadhliath Mountains, Tomatin has a fascinating history, having once been the largest Scotch whisky distillery in Scotland during the 1970s, employing hundreds of people in what was effectively a self-contained village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, Tomatin produces a smooth, approachable Highland single malt with a focus on fruity flavours and a wide variety of cask maturations. The distillery offers a range of tours, from introductory experiences to warehouse tastings and premium single cask experiences. The visitor centre also has an excellent shop featuring distillery exclusives and limited-edition bottlings that can be difficult to find elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\ude8c Bus (Stagecoach 37 to Carrbridge): Inverness \u2192 Tomatin (approximately 30 minutes), then a 5-minute walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" One of the great things about Inverness is that you don’t need a car to visit some excellent whisky distilleries. Whether you’re staying in the city for a few days or travelling through the Highlands by train, several distilleries can be reached in under 90 minutes using public transport. The table below gives a quick overview, with more detailed information on each distillery further down the article. Summary Distillery Region Public Transport Approx. Journey* Walk Highlights Uile-bheist Highland Walk 10 mins \u2013 Inverness’s only distillery, brewstillery, Celtic-inspired artwork Singleton of Glen Ord Highland Train 21 mins 15 mins Excellent visitor centre, caf\u00e9, official Glen Ord bottlings Tomatin Highland Bus 30 mins 5 mins Traditional Highland distillery, warehouse tastings Dalmore Highland Train 46 mins 11 mins Iconic luxury whisky, Cromarty Firth location Benromach Speyside Train 35 mins 5 mins Traditional Speyside style, historic dunnage warehouse Glen Moray Speyside Train 40 mins 20 mins Wide range of cask finishes, relaxed visitor experience Dalwhinnie Highland Train 73 mins 10 mins Scotland’s highest distillery, scenic Highland railway journey Uilebheist Distillery The Uile-bheist Distillery only began filling casks in 2023 and is still waiting to release its inaugural single malt. However, it has quickly become one of Inverness’s must-visit whisky attractions and is currently the city’s only whisky distillery. Unlike most Scottish distilleries, Uile-bheist is tucked away within a residential area on the banks of the River Ness and forms part of the Glen Mhor Hotel complex. As well as producing whisky, it also produces beer, so you can sample a range of craft beers before or after your tour. Keep an eye out for the striking artwork throughout the distillery, much of which draws inspiration from Celtic mythology and the legends of the Highlands. Transport \ud83d\udeb6 Walk from Inverness city centre (around 10 minutes) Singleton (Glen Ord) The Singleton of Glen Ord is one of the easiest distilleries to reach from Inverness by public transport just a short train journey away. Owned by Diageo, Glen Ord is one of the three distilleries that produce whisky for the Singleton range, alongside Dufftown and Glendullan in Speyside. While each distillery serves a different international market, Glen Ord’s whisky is primarily exported to Asia, making the visitor centre one of the few places in Scotland where you can purchase official bottles. The distillery also boasts excellent visitor facilities, including a spacious shop, caf\u00e9 and restaurant, making it an ideal place to spend a leisurely afternoon. Transport \ud83d\ude86 Train (ScotRail: Wick): Inverness \u2192 Muir of Ord (around 21 minutes), then a 15-minute walk. Dalmore The Dalmore is one of Scotland’s most recognisable luxury whisky brands, renowned for its rich, sherry-cask-matured style and distinctive Royal Stag emblem. Although the distillery sits on the shores of the Cromarty Firth, making it a picturesque spot to spend an afternoon. The distillery has just started offering tours to the public, and these are limited so far, so best to check availability before you go. Transport: \ud83d\ude86 Train (ScotRail: Wick): Inverness to Alness (around 46 mins) then 11 minutes walk. Benromach The Benromach Distillery is located in the historic town of Forres and is just a short walk from the railway station, making it one of the easiest Speyside distilleries to visit without a car. Founded in 1898 and now owned by Gordon & MacPhail, Benromach is known for producing a traditional Speyside style with a subtle touch of smoke. The tour covers the distillery’s fascinating history before taking you through the production process and into one of its atmospheric dunnage warehouses. Depending on the tour yoo opt for tastings can include both core expressions and limited releases with some interesting cask finishes. Transport \ud83d\ude86 Train (Scotrail: Aberdeen): Inverness \u2192 Forres (around 35 minutes), then a 10-minute walk. Dalwhinnie The Dalwhinnie Distillery is Scotland’s highest distillery, sitting 326 metres (1,070 feet) above sea level in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The combination of its high altitude and cold Highland climate contributes to a slower maturation process and the elegant character of its whisky. Dalwhinnie is renowned for producing a light, honeyed and floral Highland single malt, matured primarily in ex-bourbon and sherry casks. One of its most distinctive releases is Winter’s Gold, made from spirit distilled during the coldest months of the year and best enjoyed served straight from the freezer. The train journey to Dalwhinnie is particularly scenic, passing through some of the Highlands’ most dramatic landscapes. Transport \ud83d\ude86 Train (Scotrail: Edinburgh): Inverness \u2192 Dalwhinnie (around 73 minutes), then a 10-minute walk. Glen Moray The Glen Moray Distillery is located on the banks of the River Lossie, just outside Elgin town centre and around a 30-minute walk from the railway station. The distillery offers a range of tours and tastings from its welcoming visitor centre, making it an easy addition to a day trip to Speyside. Glen Moray is particularly well known for its experimentation with different cask types, producing an extensive range of cask-finished whiskies alongside its core expressions. Whether you prefer peated or unpeated drams, there is usually plenty to sample. One of the highlights is the opportunity to bottle your own whisky from one of three selected single casks\u2014a great souvenir that’s unique to your visit. The visitor centre also includes a small caf\u00e9 and shop, where you’ll often find distillery-exclusive releases and reasonably priced bottles. Transport \ud83d\ude86 Train (Scotrail: Aberdeen): Inverness – Elgin (45 minutes), then a 30-minute walk Tomatin The Tomatin Distillery is one of the easiest Highland distilleries to visit from Inverness, with regular buses stopping just a few minutes’ walk from the visitor centre. Situated on the edge of the Monadhliath Mountains, Tomatin has a fascinating history, having once been the largest Scotch whisky distillery in Scotland during the 1970s, employing hundreds of people in what was effectively a self-contained village. Today, Tomatin produces a smooth, approachable Highland single malt with a focus on fruity flavours and a wide variety of cask maturations. The distillery offers a range of tours, from introductory experiences to warehouse tastings and premium single cask experiences. The visitor centre also has an excellent shop featuring distillery exclusives and limited-edition bottlings that can be difficult to find elsewhere. Transport \ud83d\ude8c Bus (Stagecoach 37 to Carrbridge): Inverness \u2192 Tomatin (approximately 30 minutes), then a 5-minute walk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,21,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-417","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-highland","category-speyside"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=417"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":438,"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/417\/revisions\/438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=417"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=417"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thescottishbackpack.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=417"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} |
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