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Distillery profile

Craigellachie Distillery

Explore the distillery's history, craft, production, and the distinctive character of its whiskies.

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Craigellachie Distillery Résumé

History

Craigellachie Distillery was founded in 1896 by John Dewar & Sons. It is the only Scottish whisky distillery built by the Dewar family, and production began in 1898. The distillery is located in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, and has a rich history with a focus on quality and craftsmanship.

Production

The distillery uses a unique process called "double aging," where the whisky is first aged, then blended and aged again to achieve extra smoothness. The natural water source from Pitilie Burn, which runs by the distillery, plays a central role in production.

Whisky products

Craigellachie Distillery offers a range of whiskies, including:

  • Dewar's White Label

  • Dewar's Aged 12 Years

  • Dewar's Aged 15 Years

  • Dewar's Aged 18 Years

  • Dewar's Double Double 21 Years

  • Dewar's Double Double 27 Years

  • Dewar's Double Double 32 Years

  • Dewar's Caribbean Smooth

  • Dewar's Portuguese Smooth

  • Dewar's Japanese Smooth

  • Dewar's French Smooth

Tasting notes

  • Dewar's White Label: Characterized by its smoothness and fresh flavor notes.

  • Dewar's 15 Years Old: Has notes of honey, toffee and flowers.

  • Dewar's 18 Years Old: A rich and nutty flavor with a hint of dark cocoa.

  • Dewar's Double Double 32 Years: Has rich, ripe syrup notes with a lightly smoky finish.

Events and news

Craigellachie Distillery offers various experiences, including:

  • Dewar's Aberfeldy Experience: A guided tour with tastings of Dewar's and Aberfeldy whiskies.

  • Whisky Explorer Experience: An in-depth journey into the craft behind Dewar's and Aberfeldy.

  • Become A Blender Experience: Participants can create their own whisky blend.

  • Drams of Your Dreams Experience: Tasting of the oldest and rarest whiskies.

Company philosophy

Craigellachie Distillery focuses on quality, craftsmanship and innovation. Their philosophy is to create whisky that is not just a drink, but an experience that connects people and creates memories.

Contact and visits

The distillery is open for pre-booked experiences, and there is a gift shop and cafe available for visitors. It is recommended to book online to secure a place.

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