| Aberfeldy
Distillery
 DEWAR'S had traditionally purchased whisky for its blends from
other producers, but in 1898 the company opened a distillery of
its own in the small village of Aberfeldy. John A. Dewar sees
that, to meet growing demand, the firm must be able to guarantee
the supply of a superior quality Highland malt whisky for use
in the Company's blends. Aberfeldy is designed from the ground
up as a model distillery. It relies upon a water source, the Pitilie
Burn, which has been used for distilling for centuries. The Distillery
is linked by railway to the Company's Perth headquarters.
Soon after the opening of Aberfeldy Distillery, the company introduced
Dewar's White Label Scotch. Hand crafted by DEWAR'S first Master
Blender, over one hundred years ago, DEWAR'S White Label is a
blended Scotch Whisky of unusual subtlety and refinement. Up to
40 of the finest malt and grain Scotch whiskies are blended together
in perfect harmony, to create this time honoured blend. Our Aberfeldy
single Highland malt, with notes of Scottish heather and honey,
is placed at its heart to ensure this whisky is smooth and perfectly
balanced. It is no surprise to learn that this is the number 1
selling Scotch whisky in the USA today.
In the spring of 2000 the firm opened a new £2 million visitor's
center at the Aberfeldy Distillery. Dubbed Dewar's World of Whisky,
it would play host to some 30,000 visitors per year.
HOURS
Winter (1st November - 31st March)
From 1st November until 31st March, DEWAR'S World of Whisky is
open Monday to Saturday from 10AM until 4PM (last admission 1
hour before closing).
Please note that the World of Whisky will be closed during Christmas
and New Year.
Summer (1st April - 31st October)
Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm
Sunday 12 noon to 4pm
(Last admission one hour prior to closing)
Please allow one and a half hours for your visit.
Silent Season
The month of October/November is usually our annual maintenance
period. Traditionally known as the 'Silent Season', during this
time the distillery tour may be unavailable, however the Brand
Centre, Brand Store and coffee shop will remain open. Please call
if you require further advice.
Includes Brand Centre and Distillery tours, plus whisky tasting
for adults.
TICKETS
Adult: £5.50
OAP/Concession: £4.00
Family Ticket: (2 adults and up to 5 children): £20.00
Child Ticket: (aged 5 - 17): £3.00; Children under five
are free.
Deluxe Tour: £10.00 / Includes Brand Centre and Distillery
tours, a taste of 3 of our finest whiskies, and a free blenders
malt glass.
Group Tours (12 or more)
Please contact the Brand Centre to discuss your personal group
requirement. Group discount for parties of 12 or more are available
with advance reservation. Please call at least 24 hours ahead
of time.
Free nature trail. Free parking for cars and pre-booked coaches.
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