Blair Athol Distillery
On Gingerguide's self-guided Whisky Distilleries audio tour, Blair Athol Distillery is a stop worth about ~60 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type distillery
- Suggested visit ~60 min
- Whisky Distilleries Whisky Distilleries guide
About Blair Athol Distillery
One of Scotland's oldest working distilleries, set in the picturesque Highland town of Pitlochry since 1798.
Blair Athol Distillery in Pitlochry is one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland, founded in 1798. Located at the southern gateway to the Highlands, it has been welcoming visitors for over a century and is one of the most visited distilleries in the country. The distillery is the spiritual home of Bell's blended whisky, Scotland's best-selling blended Scotch, and also produces a well-regarded 12-year-old single malt. Its picturesque setting, with the Allt Dour burn running through the grounds, makes it one of the most attractive distillery visits in Scotland.
Did you know? Blair Athol is the spiritual home of Bell's, which was the UK's best-selling blended Scotch whisky for many years.
How much time do you need at Blair Athol Distillery?
Around ~60 min works well for Blair Athol Distillery — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at Blair Athol Distillery?
Yes — Blair Athol Distillery made the cut as one of 10 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across Whisky Distilleries. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
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