Cardhu
Whisky Distillery
Cardhu
Distillery – previously called Cardow – must be
one of the best located distilleries in Speyside. High on the
hills on the north side of the Spey Valley with extensive views
to the south, it is set in attractive grounds ideal for picnics
(complete with picnic tables). It was founded in 1824
By the time John Cumming bought a license for his Cardhu distillery
in 1824, he and his wife Helen had already been producing illicit
whisky for 13 years. Whenever the Excise officers passed by,
Helen would disguise the mashing and fermenting as bread-making.
Then, while the officers drank the tea she made for them, she
would fly a red flag from the barn to warn their neighbours
that revenue men were around.
Once the
distillery was officially licensed, John and Helen Cumming continued
to value quality over quantity. Their son and daughter-in-law,
Elizabeth, followed in their footsteps. The qualities of the
malt they produced became essential to John Walker and Sons
(of Johnnie Walker fame – unsurprisingly). So much so,
in fact, that in 1893, Cardhu was the first distillery that
they bought – although it was still run for a time by
John and Helen’s grandson, also called John.
By the
end of the nineteenth century, Cardhu™ had gained a reputation
as one of Scotland’s top malt whisky distilleries.
Senior Site Manager: Andy Cant
Opening Times
October to Easter
Monday to Friday 11a.m.-3p.m.
Tour Times: 11a.m., 1p.m. and 2p.m.
Easter to June
Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm.
Tour times: Tours run approximately every half hour.
July to September
Monday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm.
Sunday, 12 noon - 4pm.
Tour times: Tours run approximately every half hour.
(Closed between Christmas and New Year.)
Last tour is ONE hour before closing.
Admission
There is an adult admission fee of £4 which includes a
£3 discount voucher redeemable in the Visitor Centre Shop.Children
under 18 are free of charge. Children under 8 years of age are
welcome, but will not be permitted to the production area.
Contact Us
Cardhu Distillery,
Knockando, Morayshire
Tel: +44 (0) 1340 872555 Fax: +44 (0) 1340 872556
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