We have a varied selection of tours, including for options whisky enthusiasts. Don’t forget to reserve your experience on www.dewarsaberfeldydistillery.com There were a number of reasons behind the decision of Tommy and John Alexander Dewar to build their whisky distillery in the heart of Highland Perthshire, on the outskirts of the village of Aberfeldy. The presence of a superb natural water source in The Pitilie Burn (or small river) which runs past the distillery into The River Tay, was undoubtedly a big factor in the decision. The gold-rich waters of the Burn are used to make Aberfeldy whisky to this day.

The architect behind Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery was the foremost distillery architect of the period, Charles Doig, whose signature pagoda roof still dominates the distillery’s skyline. The foundation stone was laid in 1896, with production beginning in 1898. a b "Aberfeldy at whisky.com". Archived from the original on 19 October 2015 . Retrieved 18 November 2014. a b c d e Maclean, Charles (2016). Whiskypedia. A Gazetteer of Scotch Whisky. Edinburgh: Birlinn. p.55-56. ISBN 978-1-78027-401-0. The distillery has two wash stills with a capacity of about 16,500 liter and two spirit stills with 15,000 liters. [1] With these capacities the Aberfeldy distillery lies in the middle of the range of pot still sizes. Have you ever been curious about what a Master Blender’s job is like? Join us to discover a range of different whisky styles and the artistry that goes into blending, to create complexity and consistency. Then decide what your house style will be, and follow in the footsteps of John Dewar and Stephanie Macleod to create your own 100ml Blended Scotch Whisky to take home.John Dewar & Sons was typical of many of the blending firms which were founded in the 19th century. Dewar himself, though born in humble surroundings in a croft at Shenvail, became a wine merchant in Perth and by the middle of the century had started to blend whisky. It was however his sons, John Jrand Thomas (always known as Tommy), who made the family firm a globally recognised name. First planned in 1896 by the sons of John Dewar, Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery is the only Scotch whisky distillery built by the Dewar family. Dewar’s was already a highly successful brand of blended whisky, renowned for its quality, and the company needed more single malt whisky to use in its blend.

This is your chance to taste our oldest and rarest expressions. One of our senior guides will talk to you about what whisky you have tried previously, what you like, and what you are curious to discover. We will then curate a bespoke tasting of five rare whiskies that show how the Dewar’s style has evolved and what is special about our Single Malt distilleries. The only distillery ever built by the Dewar family,two miles from John Dewar, (the founder’s), birthplace Aberfeldy Distillery was founded by the John Dewar & Sons, Ltd. in 1896, [4] and opened in 1898. [3] The distillery is located on the eastern outskirts of Aberfeldy, on the southern bank of the upper Tay. Whether you are a whisky aficionado or novice, we have tours and tastings at our whisky distillery to suit your needs and aim to offer an award-winning visitor experience to all visitors.

We always look forward to opening the doors of our working whisky distillery in Aberfeldy, in the heart of the scenic Perthshire countryside, nestled at the foot of the Scottish Highlands. It was here that our pursuit of Scotch whisky perfection began in 1898 when our stills first produced the beautifully balanced single malt whisky at the heart of the Dewar’s blend. Aberfeldy is an excellent example of logical design, with the various processes of whisky making laid out in a linear fashion. Our Dewar's Aberfeldy Experience, Connoisseur Experience, Become a Blender Experience and Dram of Your Dreams Experience are all available to book online.