Balblair Distillery
United Kingdom
Founded in 1790 and according to records, this is the fourth oldest distillery in Scotland after Glenturret, Strathisla, and Bowmore, Balblair creates its malt whisky slowly, and it is then matured at the distillery in the tradtional dunnage warehouses on earthen floors. The visitors centre provides a welcoming, relaxed environment in which to enjoy a tasting. Tours are available at 11:00 and 14:00 costing £10 per person, and as a maximum of ten people are accommodated per tour, advance bookings are essential. Visitors to the distillery can purchase a bottle from a hand selected cask which you are able to fill, cork, seal, and label yourself. Your name will then go into the ledger and you’ll have a unique gift to take home with you.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Balblair Distillery
Welcome to the pristine and deeply historic grounds of Balblair Distillery. Situated in the tranquil village of Edderton, in the northern Scottish Highlands, this site represents a pinnacle of traditional whisky craftsmanship. …
Listen in the app2The Clach Biorach and Ancient Landscape
Before we step into the active production facilities, it is crucial to understand the deep cultural bedrock upon which Balblair is built. Standing near the edge of the property is a magnificent ancient monument known as Clach…
Listen in the app3The Alt Dearg Burn and the Water Source
We now turn our attention to the absolute lifeblood of any single malt whisky, the water source. The stream flowing vigorously near the distillery buildings is the Alt Dearg burn. …
Listen in the app4The Mill Room and Grain Storage
Step carefully into the functional, dust flecked environment of the Mill Room. This space represents the critical first mechanical step in the creation of single malt whisky. …
Listen in the app5The Mash House
Welcome to the intense, humid atmosphere of the Mash House. This soaring space is dominated by the gleaming stainless steel semi lauter mash tun, an impressive vessel where the dry grist we just saw is finally introduced to the…
Listen in the app6The Tun Room and Fermentation
We now transition into the Tun Room, arguably the most biologically active and sensorially overwhelming space in the entire facility. As you step inside, your olfactory senses are immediately struck by an intense, overwhelming…
Listen in the app7The Still House
Prepare yourself for the visual and thermal intensity of the Still House. The ambient temperature here is significantly elevated, radiating off the massive, gleaming surfaces of the magnificent copper pot stills. …
Listen in the app8The Traditional Dunnage Warehouses
Leaving the intense heat of the Still House, we enter the cool, hushed, almost cathedral like serenity of the traditional Dunnage Warehouses. As the heavy wooden doors pull open, you are instantly enveloped by an incredibly…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our journey concludes in the refined comfort of the distillery boardroom, a space overlooking the rolling Highland scenery, designed for contemplation and, naturally, tasting the final culmination of all the labor we have just…
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What is Balblair Distillery?
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| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 57.8407, -4.1810 |
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