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Highland Perthshire
Blair Atholl Distillery

About
Blair Atholl Distillery
Blair Atholl has been quietly crafting whisky since 1798, right in the heart of Highland Perthshire. As one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries, it draws on over two centuries of tradition, with each drop shaped by the crisp mountain air and pure Highland water. The result is a single malt that is both rich and warming - a true taste of the landscape and its history.Nestled near the historic Blair Castle, the distillery enjoys a beautiful setting among the mountains and rivers of Atholl. The whisky here is a classic Highland style - honeyed and warming, with notes of toffee, dried fruit and a gentle spice that calls to mind the rolling Perthshire hills. The distillery fell silent in 1932 and was rebuilt and reopened in 1949, and whisky has been made here in much the same way ever since, with traditional methods still at the heart of everything they do.Blair Atholl is our first whisky stop on the 3-Day Speyside Whisky Trail, perfectly placed on the A9 between Edinburgh and the heart of Speyside. For guests travelling north with us, it offers a wonderful introduction to Highland malt. Whether you’re a seasoned whisky enthusiast or just beginning your journey, the guided tours and tastings here are tailored to suit every level of knowledge.
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FAQs
Blair Atholl single malt is rich, mellow and warming, a classic Perthshire Highland style with notes of honey, toffee, dried fruit and a gentle spice on the finish. It's one of the more approachable Highland malts for anyone new to Scotch.
Blair Atholl Distillery was established in 1798, one of the oldest legal distilleries in Scotland. It's owned by Diageo and is a principal source of malt for the Bell's blended range, while also producing a well-regarded single malt under its own name.
Blair Atholl Distillery is in Pitlochry, on the banks of the River Tummel in Highland Perthshire. Despite the name, it isn't in the village of Blair Atholl, which lies about 7 miles further north, though Blair Castle there makes an excellent pairing with a distillery visit.
Blair Atholl runs guided tours and tastings year-round, and its Pitlochry visitor centre is one of the most accessible in Highland Perthshire. Tours follow the full process from malting through distillation to maturation, and the shop stocks the full range, including aged expressions.
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