Perthshire Distilleries to visit (within 50 miles)
1. Blair Athol Distillery
Location: Pitlochry
Founded: 1798
Notes: One of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries. Produces a rich, nutty single malt; part of Bell’s blends.
Visitor Experience: Guided tours, tastings, shop.
2. Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery
Location: Aberfeldy (approx. 15 miles west)
Founded: 1896
Notes: Produces Aberfeldy single malts and is the home of Dewar’s blends.
Visitor Experience: Interactive heritage exhibition, tastings, chocolate pairings.
3. Dalwhinnie Distillery
Location: Dalwhinnie (approx. 28 miles northwest)
Founded: 1897
Notes: One of the highest distilleries in Scotland. Famous for smooth, honeyed whisky.
Visitor Experience: Tastings, chocolate pairings, guided tours.
4. Glenturret Distillery
Location: Crieff (approx. 27 miles south)
Founded: 1763
Notes: Claims to be Scotland’s oldest distillery. Recently relaunched with luxury branding.
Visitor Experience: Tours, tastings, Michelin-starred restaurant.
5. Tullibardine Distillery
Location: Blackford (approx. 30 miles south)
Founded: 1949 (brewing heritage on site since 15th century)
Notes: Offers a wide variety of cask-finished single malts.
Visitor Experience: Tours, shop, café.
