Distilleries. to Visit. Did You Know? Please enjoy Scotch Whisky responsibly.

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1 Did You Know? Scotch Whisky is the world s leading international spirit drink, exported to over 200 markets. Whisky can only be called Scotch if it is distilled and matured in Scotland. This is defined in UK and EU law, and is accepted internationally, ensuring that when you buy Scotch Whisky you can be sure you are getting the real thing. Single Grain Scotch Whisky, a key component of blended whiskies, are Scotch Whiskies in their own right. Their characteristics are as individual as those of each Single Malt Scotch Whisky. A pub measure of Scotch Whisky contains only 50 calories less than a standard glass of wine or half pint of beer. The French drink more Scotch Whisky in a month than Cognac in a year. The cup o kindness in the familiar New Year song, Auld Lang Syne, written by Scotland s Robert Burns, refers to Scotch Whisky, the spirit of friendship. Queen Victoria, responsible in part for creating a demand for Scotch Whisky outside Scotland, used to enjoy a daily dram in her tea. Scotch Whisky distilleries play an important role in welcoming visitors to Scotland. Around one million people visit distilleries each year. Scotch Whisky is matured over many years it should be savoured. Please enjoy Scotch Whisky responsibly. 20 Atholl Crescent Edinburgh EH3 8HF t: f: e: [email protected] w: 14 Cork Street, London W1S 3NS t: f: e: [email protected] Distilleries to Visit 2012

2 From the source of the water to the shape of the still, a distillery tour will help to explain what makes every Scotch Whisky different. No two distilleries are the same. Each has a unique setting and story, as well as a distinctive way of doing things that has evolved over many years Kinglussie Highland 25 5 Speyside Kinglussie 16 7 Many distilleries welcome visits by members of the public. It is often necessary to make arrangements in advance, but many distilleries have extensive visitor facilities and do not require prior warning of a visit Islay 21 4 Islay Lowland Campbeltown Visiting a distillery allows you to indulge your passion for Scotch and, at the same time, discover the environment and meet the people that have done so much to shape that instantly recognisable taste. No matter which distillery you choose to visit be it island, mainland, large or small you can expect great Scotch Whisky, a warm Scottish welcome, and a fabulous day out Speyside

3 Scotch Whisky is Scotland s leading indigenous product, and is of major importance to the economy not only of Scotland, but of the United Kingdom as a whole. Sold around the world for more than 100 years, Scotch Whisky is now established as the leading international spirit drink, making it one of Britain s most important exports.

4 Islay Scotland is the home of Scotch Whisky and host to the greatest concentration of distilleries in the world. There are around 100, making Malt Whisky by the centuries-old Pot Still method or Grain Whisky in the Coffey or Patent Still which has been in use since Few products are so closely linked with the environment, culture and people of their country of origin as Scotch Whisky. Scotch Whisky is subject to a tight legal definition. Made only from barley and other cereals, water and yeast it can only be called Scotch if it has been distilled and matured in Scotland. Distilled in a land of breathtaking natural beauty, it takes nothing from nature which nature will not replace. It is a natural drink, a distillation of the riches with which Scotland is so abundantly endowed fields of golden barley, water tumbling down glens of granite and over moors of peat; and cool pure Scottish air. Scotch Whisky is classified in one of five main categories Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Blended Scotch Whisky, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky and Blended Grain Scotch Whisky. Further legal protection for consumers is given to the regional names associated with Scotch Malt Whisky production Highland, Lowland, Speyside, Islay and Campbeltown according to the location of the distillery in which the spirit is made. Islay, a small island off the west coast of Scotland, may be only 25 miles long but is home to 8 distilleries. The whiskies from this area have more than a hint of saltiness due to the fact that Islay is frequently lashed by Atlantic storms. Sea spray blows across the island, impregnating the peat used in the malting of the barley and blows into the warehouses where casks of Scotch Whisky lie maturing, thus affecting the taste and aroma. The result is that some of the Islay whiskies are pungent and powerful with a distinctive whiff of sea air in them. Other distilleries that are in a more sheltered location, and use less peat during the malting have a gentler but still clearly identifiable character. Ardbeg Distillery map ref: 3 (Glenmorangie Co Ltd) Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7EA t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] All year: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Easter weekend-september: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm June-August: Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm Tours 10.30am & 3pm, from Easter-September also 12noon Old Kiln Café open 10am-4pm Contact distillery for a more comprehensive tour programme Admission charge 5 with redemption in shop

5 Bowmore Distillery Emap ref: 10 (Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd) School Street, Bowmore, Isle of Islay PA43 7JS t: Visitor Centre e: morrisonbowmore.com (Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd) Port Askaig, Isle of Islay PA46 7RP t: f: e: or Easter-June: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm tours 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm July-August: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm tours 10am,11am, 2pm & 3pm Sunday 12noon-4pm tours 1pm & 2pm September 2012-Easter 2013: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm tours 10.30am & 3pm Saturday 9am-12noon tour at 10am (bookings only in Jan/Feb) Admission charge 6 per adult Craftsman s tour 45 available Monday-Thursday by prior appointment Bowmore Distillery has 6 self catering cottages available to rent please see Bunnahabhain Distillery map ref: 11 Bunnahabhain Tour 6 Concessions children over 9 years/senior citizens 4 (children under 9 years are welcome but sorry, are not permitted into production areas) March-October: Monday-Friday tours at 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm November-March: tours by appointment only. Admission charge for adults includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Bunnahabhain Single Islay Malt Whisky Bunnahabhain Tasting Tour 20: Monday-Friday tours at 10.30am & 1.30pm Includes a tasting of 4 Bunnahabhain single malt whiskies Bunnahabhain Distillery Manager s Tour 35: March-October every Thursday at 2pm All tours require to be booked in advance as places are limited Distillery Shop: March-October 10am-4.45pm, November-February 10am-4.15pm The Distillery will be closed 9-13 April, 7 May, 4-5 June, 27 August, 14 December-3 January Caol Ila Distillery map ref: 12 Port Askaig, Isle of Islay PA46 7RL t: Distillery Office e: [email protected] (Kilchoman Distillery Co Ltd) Rockside Farm, Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay PA49 7UT t: Distillery Office e: [email protected] April: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm tours daily at 9.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm. May: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm tours at 9.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Maturation Experience: daily at 10.30am Premium Tasting: daily at 1.30pm June-August: Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm tours at 9.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Maturation Experience: daily at 10.30am Premium Tasting: daily at 1.30pm September-October: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm Maturation Experience: daily at 10.30am Premium Tasting: daily at 1.30 pm November-March: closed. Tours by appointment only. Please contact the Distillery by telephone or for availability Caol Ila Distillery Tour 6 Premium Tasting 15 Maturation Experience 15 Get more from your visit and take advantage of the 3 discount on a Distillery Tour when booked in conjunction with a Premium Tasting or Maturation Experience. All experiences include a complimentary glass and a voucher for 3 off the purchase of a 70cl single malt whisky. Booking is advisable. Children under 8 welcome but are not permitted into production areas. Kilchoman Distillery map ref: 29 November-March: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm April-October: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm General tours: 11.00am & 3pm 4.50 Manager s tour every Wednesday at 2pm 20 per person

6 Lagavulin Distillery Emap ref: 30 Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7DZ t: e: / lagavulin April: Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm tours 9.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Warehouse Demo: Monday-Friday at 10.30am Premium Tasting: Daily at 1.30pm May-September: Monday-Friday 9am-7pm tours 9.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm. Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm tours 9.30am 11.30pm, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Warehouse Demo: Monday-Friday at 10.30am Premium tasting: Daily at 1.30pm October: Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm tours 9.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm Warehouse Demo: Monday-Friday at 10.30am Premium Tasting: Daily at 1.30pm November-March: Monday-Sunday 9am-4pm tours 9.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm Warehouse Demo: Monday-Friday at 10.30am Premium tasting: Daily at 1.30pm Lagavulin Distillery Tour 6 Premium Tasting 15 Warehouse Demonstration 15 Get more from your visit and take advantage of the 3 discount on a Distillery Tour when booked in conjunction with a Premium Tasting or Warehouse Demonstration. All experiences include a complimentary glass and a voucher for 3 off the purchase of a 70cl single malt whisky Booking is advisable. Children under 8 welcome but are not permitted into production areas Laphroaig Distillery E map ref: 31 (Beam Global Spirits & Wine) Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7DU t: Distillery Office e: [email protected] March-December: Open 7 days 9.45am-5pm January-February: Open Monday-Friday 9.45am- 5pm Admission to the Visitor Centre, Museum and Friends of Laphroaig lounge is free of charge. Distillery tours operate daily and conclude with a taste of a favourite Laphroaig expression. Admission to the tour costs 4.80 and includes a commemorative Laphroaig glass. March-October tours: 10am, 1pm, 2.15pm, 3.15pm November-February tours: 10am, 1pm, 3.15pm Premium tour and tasting options also available contact the distillery for details. Highland The Highland region is geographically the largest Scotch Whisky producing region. The rugged landscape and changeable climate, and in some cases, coastal locations, are reflected in the character of its whiskies, which embrace wide variations. As a group, Highland whiskies are rounded, robust and dry in character, with a hint of smokiness/peatiness. Those near the sea carry a salty tang; in the far north the whiskies are more notably heathery and slightly spicy in character; while in the more sheltered east and middle of the region, the whiskies have a more fruity character. Aberfeldy Distillery E map ref: 1 (Dewar s World of Whisky) (John Dewar & Sons Ltd) Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2EB t: (Inver House Distillers) Edderton, Tain IV19 1LB t: e: [email protected] (Ben Nevis Distillery (Fort William) Ltd) Lochy Bridge, Fort William PH33 6TJ t: Visitor Centre April-October: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm November-March: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm Last admission one hour before closing time, max 50 Admission charge will apply, premium tasting tours are available must be booked in advance Balblair Distillery map ref: 5 Opening times: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Tours: Daily 11am and 2pm during peak periods Experience Tour 5 per person tour plus taste of 1 selected Balblair Vintage max.of 10 people Vintage Tour 15 per person tour plus taste of 3 selected Balblair Vintages max. of 10 people Manager s tour 30 per person MUST be booked in advance Ben Nevis Distillery map ref: 7 All year: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Easter-September: Saturday 10am-4pm July-August: Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm October-Easter: Saturday, Sunday & evenings by arrangement Admission charge 4 with redemption in shop

7 Blair Athol Distillery map ref: 9 Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5LY t: e: blair.athol.distillery@ diageo.com Adverse Weather Conditions in the event of adverse weather conditions the site may be closed to ensure the Health & Safety of our employees and our visitors. Every possible effort will be made to contact pre-booked visits. We would however ask that you visit our website if you are in any doubt. Brora, Sutherland KW9 6LR t: e: clynelish.distillery@ diageo.com January-Easter: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm with tours at 11am, 1pm & 3pm Easter-October: Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm (*closed on Sundays 29 April,13 May, 20 May) July-August: open until 5.30pm Tours run regularly from 10am onwards. Last tour 1 hour before closing. November-December: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Tours 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Festive tour times restricted opening please telephone in advance to confirm tour times or visit our website. Distillery tour Adult admission 6 which includes a 3 discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt whisky. Children under 8 are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Flora & Fauna tour (includes a 3 discount voucher off the purchase of a 70cl single malt whisky). Private tour and tutored tasting of our Blair Atholl 12 Year Old Single Malt plus a further 2 single malts from the Flora Fauna Range. (Minimum numbers 4 maximum numbers 18). Please telephone to arrange your tour Allt Dour Deluxe tour 25 (includes a 3 discount voucher off the purchase of a 70cl single malt whisky). Private tour and tutored tasting of our Blair Atholl 12 Year Old Single Malt, our Cask Strength Blair Athol drawn direct from the cask and 4 further Drams from our Whisky Treasure Trove. (Minimum numbers 4 maximum numbers 8). Please telephone to arrange your tour. Clynelish Distillery map ref: 14 January-March: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm tours 11am and 2pm April-May: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm tours 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 4pm June-September: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12noon-5pm Tours throughout the day, last tour 4pm October: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm tours at 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 4pm November-December: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm tours 11am and 2pm Closed between Christmas and New Year Admission charge 5 for adults which includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt whisky. Children 8-17 yrs 2. Children under 8 are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas. Dalwhinnie Distillery map ref: 16 Dalwhinnie, Inverness-shire PH19 1AB t: e: dalwhinnie.distillery@diageo. com (Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd) Deanston, By Doune Perthshire FK16 6AG t: e: Open 7 days a week all year round, see our website for opening times Tours run regularly through the day but booking is advised Whisky and Chocolate a match made in heaven. Our tours and tastings offer something a little different a range of Classic Single Malts paired with specially selected luxury highland chocolates. Come and elevate your senses in one of the highest distilleries in the land Distillery tour including: Taste of Dalwhinnie 15YO 7.50 Tastes of Dalwhinnie 12 Tastes Classic Malts + 4 Chocolates 15 Tastes Classic Malts + 6 chocolates All touring visitors over 18 receive a taste of delicious chocolate, a complimentary Dalwhinnie whisky glass and a discount voucher Tasting only: 3 tastes of Dalwhinnie 6 Classic malts & 4 chocolates 10 Classic malts & 6 chocolates 18 Deanston Distillery map ref: 17 All Year: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sundays 10am-4pm Deanston Classic Tour 8 Deanston Tour 10 Children over 9 years 4 Deanston Tasting Tour 18 (includes a tasting of 3 Deanston Highland Single Malt Whiskies) Deanston Heritage Tour 30 (due to limited places, please book in advance) Deanston Distillery Manager s Tour 40 (due to limited places, please book in advance) Distillery Tours throughout the day. Distillery cafe for great lunches and home baking Admission charge for adults includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Deanston Single Malt Whisky Group bookings: we welcome group bookings by appointment, please contact us for details Children are welcome and are permitted into production areas accompanied by an adult

8 Glen Garioch Distillery map ref: 20 (Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd) Distillery Road, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire AB51 0ES t: Visitor Centre e: morrisonbowmore.com (Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd) Dumgoyne, Nr Killearn, Glasgow G63 9LB t: Visitor Centre e: All year: Monday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm tours available 11am, 1pm & 3pm Sundays 1 June to 31 August 12 noon-4.30pm, VIP & Corporate tours are available Meeting room available Admission charge 5 Glengoyne Distillery E map ref: 21 March-November: Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm, tours on the hour, last tour 4pm December-February: Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm tours on the hour, last tour 3pm No need to book for groups of less than 10 Range of in-depth tours including blend your own whisky tour, please book in advance Group bookings & coach parties welcome, pre-booking advisable Private dining for groups of guests. Meeting room for up to 16 delegates Admission charge from 7 Glenmorangie Distillery map ref: 25 Glen Ord Distillery map ref: 26 Muir of Ord, Ross-shire IV6 7UJ t: e: [email protected] (The Famous Grouse Experience) (The Edrington Group) The Hosh, Crieff, Perthshire PH7 4HA t: Distillery Office e: enquiries@ thefamousgrouseexperience.com January-March: Monday-Friday 11am-4pm Easter Weekend: Friday, Saturday & Monday 10am-5pm Easter Sunday 12noon-4pm April-September: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm Sundays (July-September): 12noon-4pm October-December: Monday-Friday 11am-4pm Christmas & New Year closed 23 December until 7 January Last tour one hour before closing time Admission charge 6.00 for adults, children 8-17 yrs Children under 8 are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Due to maintenance requirements, it is not always possible to tour the distillery, please call to check first Glenturret Distillery Emap ref: 27 January-February: Monday-Sunday 10am-4.30pm tours start 10.30am, last tour 3pm March-December: Monday Sunday 9am-6pm tours start 9.30am, last tour 4.30pm Range of guided tours available, ring for details Restaurant, shop, bar, interactive zone & BAFTA award winning show Group bookings, Corporate packages & weddings available Admission charge from 7.50 (Glenmorangie Co Ltd) Tain, Ross-shire IV19 1PZ t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] April-December: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm tours every hour Last tour one hour before closing, pre-booking of all tours advisable June-August: Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12noon-4pm last tour one hour before closing Group bookings: max 36 by appointment Admission charge 2.50 ( 1 for those unable to climb stairs) redeemable against purchases of 16 or over in shop. For a few weeks a year Glenmorangie undergoes essential maintenance when tours may be restricted Highland Park Distillery E map ref: 28 (The Edrington Group) Holm Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1SU t: Visitor Centre April and September: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Tours begin at 10am last tour 4pm May-August: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm last tour 4pm October-March: Monday-Friday 1pm-5pm tour at 2pm & 3pm Admission charge with redemption in shop Please note that during the silent season, June and July tours will be subject to disruption

9 Oban Distillery map ref: 33 Stafford Street, Oban, Argyllshire PA34 5NH t: e: (Inver House Distillers) Huddart Street, Wick, Caithness KW1 5BA t: Distillery Office May-June: Monday-Sunday 9.30 am-5pm July-September: Monday-Friday 9.30am-7.30pm Saturday-Sunday 9.30am-5pm October: Monday-Sunday 9.30am-5pm November: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm December: 12.30pm-4pm (closed December) January 2013: open 3 & 4 only February: Monday-Friday 12.30pm-4pm March to Easter: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Last tour leaves one hour 15 mins before closing In winter or when travelling any distance it is advisable to book tours in advance Admission charge 7 for adults which includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt whisky, Children Children under eight are welcome but are not permitted into production areas Pulteney Distillery map ref: 34 Open all year/tours May-September: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm October-April: Monday-Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm Tours at 11am and 2pm or by arrangement Whisky Lovers Tour 5 Children Master Class Tour 15 (minimum of 4 people) must book in advance Whisky Connoisseurs Tour 30 (minimum of 4 people) must book in advance Purchase and hand fill your own bottle of cask strength whisky The distillery silent season takes place during July and August during this time tours may be disrupted. Please call in advance to avoid disappointment. The distillery is closed for the festive period Royal Lochnagar Distillery map ref: 35 Crathie, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB t: e: royal.lochnagar.distillery@ diageo.com Carbost, Isle of Skye IV47 8SR t: e: [email protected] or January-February: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm tours 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm March: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm tours 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm April-October: Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm tours are available throughout the day, with one leaving on the hour, last tour leaves at 4pm November-December: Monday-Saturday 10am- 4pm tours 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm & 3pm Last tour one hour before closing time Admission charge Standard Tour 6, Whisky Family of Lochnagar Tour 10, children Children under eight welcome but are not permitted into production areas Talisker Distillery map ref: 37 November-March: Monday-Friday 10am-4.30pm tours 10.30am, 12noon, 2pm, 3.30pm April-May: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm tours throughout the day, last tour at 4pm June: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm tours throughout the day, last tour at 4pm July-August: Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm, Saturdays 9.30am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm tours all day, last tour 1 hour before closing September-October: Monday-Saturday pm tours throughout the day, last tour at 4pm Christmas & New Year: closed 24, 25, 26 December 2012 and 1, 2 January 2013 Advanced booking advised as tour sizes limited Admission charge 6 for adults includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Malt Whisky, as well as a taste of Talisker 10 yr old. Children 8-17yrs 3. Children under eight are welcome but are not permitted into production areas

10 Tobermory Distillery map ref: 38 (Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd) Tobermory, Isle of Mull PA75 6NR t: Easter-October: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Distillery Tours on the hour Summer only: Saturdays 10am-4pm please contact us for details November-Easter: Monday-Friday 11am-4pm. Group bookings: we welcome group bookings by appointment, please contact us for details Tobermory Tour 6 Children over 9 years 4 Admission charge for adults includes a discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Tobermory or Ledaig Single Malt Whisky Children under 9 years are welcome but sorry, are not permitted into production areas Tomatin Distillery E map ref: 39 (Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd) Tomatin, Inverness-shire IV13 7YT t: Visitor Centre All year: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm tours start at 10.15am, for all other tours and availability please contact the Visitor Centre Easter-October: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm tours start at 10.15am, for all other tours and availability please contact the Visitor Centre Easter-October: Saturday 10am-5pm, DVD & taste only Sunday pm, DVD & taste only Admission charge for tours 3. Free tasting & viewing of production DVD Speyside Speyside, a region that borders much of the length of the River Spey on the eastern side of the Highlands, is home to half of Scotland s Scotch Whisky distilleries which are drawn together around a system of rivers. The whiskies of this region are noted for their elegance and complexity. The flow of water over hills of granite and through moors of peat, add a refined smokiness to many of the malt whiskies and the slightly more sheltered nature of the terrain imparts a specific gentleness and delicacy to their character. Aberlour Distillery map ref: 2 (Chivas Brothers) High Street, Aberlour, Banffshire AB38 9PJ t: Visitor Centre e: aberlour.admin@ pernod-ricard.com or (William Grant & Sons Ltd) Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4BB t: Visitor Centre April-26 October: Monday-Sunday tours 10am & 2pm 29 October-13 December: Monday-Friday tours by appointment & shop open 9.30am-4.30pm. Advisable to book in advance Admission charge 12 includes tutored whisky tasting/nosing Opportunity to purchase & hand fill own bottle of cask strength whisky Founders tour 25 call for times and details The Balvenie Distillery E map ref: 6 Open all year: Monday-Thursday tours at 10am & 2pm, Friday tour at 10am Bookings by appointment & limited to a max of 8 people per tour Admission charge 25 per person over 18 s only

11 Benromach Distillery map ref: 8 (Gordon & MacPhail) Invererne Road, Forres, Moray IV36 3EB t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] Knockando, Moray AB38 7RY t: e: [email protected] May-September: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm June-August: Sundays 12noon-4pm October-Christmas, February-April: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Last tour one hour before closing time Admission charge 5 for over 18 s with redemption in shop Cardhu Distillery map ref: 13 4 January-30 March 2012: Monday-Friday 11am 3 pm tours at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm 2 April-30 September: tours run regularly throughout the day with our last tour leaving 1 hour before closing 2 April-1 June: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm 4 June-31 August: Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm; Friday 10am-7pm 3 September-28 September: Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm July, August & September: Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-4pm 1 October-21 December: Monday-Friday 11am-3pm Tours 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm Closed from Friday 21 December 2012 and will re-open on Monday 7January 2013 Last tour one hour before closing time Admission charge: Cardhu Tour 5 pp; Classic Tour 7pp. Tours include a 3 discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt whisky. Children under 8 are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Cragganmore Distillery map ref: 15 Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9AB t: e: cragganmore.distillery@ diageo.com (J&G Grant) Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9BD t: Visitor Centre From Monday 7 May 2012: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm last tour 1 hour before closing June-August: Wednesday opening hours 10am-6pm last tour 1 hour before closing Cragganmore will close for 2012 on Friday 2 November 2012 Admission charge: Cragganmore Tour 5pp; Cragganmore Expressions Tour 10pp Tours include a 3 discount voucher, redeemable towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of Single Malt whisky. Children under 8 are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas Glenfarclas Distillery map ref: 18 (William Grant & Sons Ltd) Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4DH t: Visitor Centre April-September: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm July-September: Saturday 10am-4pm October-March: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Last tour approx 90 mins before closing time Connoisseurs tour & tasting 2pm on Fridays July- August 15 booking essential Admission charge 5 Glenfiddich Distillery E map ref: 19 (Glen Grant Ltd) Rothes, Morayshire AB38 7BS t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] Open all year: Monday-Sunday 9.30am-4.30pm Admission free Variety of special tours available, booking advised, over 18s only Glen Grant Distillery and Woodland Garden E map ref: 22 Mid January-mid December: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm last tour 4pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm last tour 4pm November-March incl: Monday-Saturday 9.30am- 5pm last tour 4pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm last tour 4pm April-October incl: All Week 9.30am-5pm last tour 4pm Admission charge 3.50 including distillery tour, tasting, access to Victorian Woodland Garden and a 2.00 voucher redeemable against the purchase of a 70cl bottle of whisky in the gift shop

12 The Glenlivet Distillery E map ref: 24 (Chivas Brothers) Glenlivet, Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9DB t: Visitor Centre e: theglenlivet.admin@ pernod-ricard.com or 2 April-26 October: Monday-Saturday 9.30am- 4pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm Admission free, The Spirit of the Malt Tour, 25 per person. Please call for tour times and details Lowland The Lowland whiskies are produced in the south of Scotland, identified on the map as the area south of an imaginary line between Dundee and Greenock. Lowland whiskies reflect the calm, lush countryside of the region and tend to be light, soft and mellow and gentle on the palate. The Macallan Distillery map ref: 32 (The Edrington Group) Craigellachie, Aberlour AB38 9RX t: Visitor Centre (Chivas Brothers) Seafield Avenue, Keith, Banffshire AB55 5BS t: Visitor Centre e: [email protected] or Easter-August: Monday-Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm September-October: Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm November-Easter: Monday-Friday 11am-3pm July: Silent Season, no production, may have restricted distillery access, amended visits in operation Tours restricted to 10 persons, book in advance Admission 10 regular tour, 20 Nosing & Tasting tour for reservations: themacallanvisitorscentre@ edrington.co.uk Strathisla Distillery map ref: 36 2 April-26 October: Monday-Saturday 9.30am- 5pm, last tour starts 4pm Sunday 12 noon-5pm, last tour starts 4pm 29 October-14 December: Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm, shop only no tours Admission charge 6 Specialist tours: The Ultimate Chivas Experience 25pp Saturday & Straight from the Cask 30 pp on Sunday, both tours start at 12 noon, booking essential, call for details Auchentoshan Distillery E map ref: 4 (Morrison Bowmore Distillers Ltd) by Dalmuir, Clydebank G81 4SJ t: Visitor Centre e: auchentoshan.distillery@ morrisonbowmore.com Pencaitland, Tranent, East Lothian EH34 5ET t: e: glenkinchie.distillery@ diageo.com All Year: Monday-Sunday 10am-5pm Daily Tour times 10am, 12pm, 1pm, 3pm Admission charge 6 Personal tour 10, Auchentoshan Experience 25 the Ultimate Auchentoshan Experience 45 book in advance Bottle your own Auchentoshan Conference & meeting facilities available at the distillery Glenkinchie Distillery map ref: 23 January-March: Monday-Friday 12noon-3pm April-July: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm August: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 12noon-5pm September-October: Monday-Saturday 10am- 4pm, Sunday 12noon-4pm November: Monday-Sunday 12noon-3pm December: Monday-Sunday 12noon-3pm Last tour one hour before closing. Admission charge 6 for adults, children 8-17 yrs 3. Children under 8 are welcome but are not admitted to the production areas. For bookings and enquiries please telephone Please Note: Most distilleries close over the festive period, so if you plan a visit in December or January it is best to phone first. For safety reasons many distilleries may restrict access for young children. Opening times may alter, please telephone distillery to confirm. E These distilleries report having facilities for disabled people, you may wish to check the full extent of the facilities.

13 Edinburgh The Scotch Whisky Experience E 354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NE t: All year: Daily 10am-5pm A range of Whisky tours featuring the world s largest collection of Scotch Whisky Available in 15 languages Whisky training school and tutored tastings Home to Amber Restaurant Admission charge with redemption in shop ScotlandWhisky See the Country, Taste the Spirit Log on to for more information and help planning your visit to Scotland, the home of Scotch Whisky. The ScotlandWhisky initiative has created a network of whisky embassies bars, restaurants and hotels in great locations and with fantastic whisky knowledge and ranges KEY TO DISTILLERIES 1 ABERFELDY Highland 2 ABERLOUR Speyside 3 ARDBEG Islay 4 AUCHENTOSHAN Lowland 5 BALBLAIR Highland 6 BALVENIE, THE Speyside 7 BEN NEVIS Highland 8 BENROMACH Speyside 9 BLAIR ATHOL Highland 10 BOWMORE Islay 11 BUNNAHABHAIN Islay 12 CAOL ILA Islay 13 CARDHU Speyside 14 CLYNELISH Highland 15 CRAGGANMORE Speyside 16 DALWHINNIE Highland 17 DEANSTON Highland 18 GLENFARCLAS Speyside 19 GLENFIDDICH Speyside 20 GLEN GARIOCH Highland 21 GLENGOYNE Highland 22 GLEN GRANT Speyside 23 GLENKINCHIE Lowland 24 GLENLIVET, THE Speyside 25 GLENMORANGIE Highland 26 GLEN ORD Highland 27 GLENTURRET Highland 28 HIGHLAND PARK Highland 29 KILCHOMAN Islay 30 LAGAVULIN Islay 31 LAPHROAIG Islay 32 MACALLAN, THE Speyside 33 OBAN Highland 34 PULTENEY Highland 35 ROYAL LOCHNAGAR Highland 36 STRATHISLA Speyside 37 TALISKER Highland 38 TOBERMORY Highland 39 TOMATIN Highland