The ‘Whisky Trail’ (Cockbridge to Tomintoul road) meanders through the Spey valley, where the climate and geology are perfect for malt whisky production. The Trail is about 70 miles (110km) long and takes in 7 distilleries and 1 cooperage. In each, you will be shown around the distillery and told about the history and production of whisky. At the end, you will be invited to imbibe in a ‘wee dram’.

The distilleries and cooperage included on the trail are listed below. Visits can be arranged through the Hotel.

Cardhu Distillery, Knockando; 

Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery, Forres; 

Glenfarclas Distillery, Ballindalloch; 

Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown;

Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes;

The Glenlivet Distillery, Glenlivit;

Strathisla Distillery, Keith;

Speyside Cooperage, Craigellachie