Balblair Distillery
Balblair Distillery sits on a remote hillside near Edderton in the Northern Highlands, overlooking the Dornoch Firth. It is known for its patient, unhurried approach to whisky making, reflecting both its long heritage and the slow rhythms of its coastal Highland location.
Sitting on a remote and unspoiled hillside overlooking the Dornoch Firth in the North of Scotland, time passes slowly at Balblair Distillery but a warm and unrushed welcome is always guaranteed.
About Balblair Distillery
Founded in 1790, Balblair is one of Scotland’s oldest working distilleries, with a strong commitment to traditional production methods and long maturation styles. Its whisky is typically fruity and well-balanced, shaped by a philosophy that prioritises quality over speed. The distillery is closely tied to its Highland environment, which plays a key role in its identity and flavour profile.
Balblair Distillery Tours & Experiences
There’s something about Balblair distillery that makes visitors feel instantly at home. At Balblair, they take great pride in what they do and they want to share it with the world, not only through the malts themselves, but by letting people see behind the scenes at the distillery. You can explore the buildings, meet the makers, learn how they craft the malts and enjoy a taste or two of the distillery's whisky, from the very place it was born.
The Balblair Discovery Experience £30
The perfect introduction to Balblair. The Balblair Discovery Experience will embark on an exciting journey of our distillery for 12 guests. Our guide will begin the experience by revealing the way we make our single malts, sharing with you the age-old processes we adhere to ensure absolute quality and why we take our time to craft every drop to perfection.
The Balblair Essence Experience £60
A warm welcome to Balblair. The Balblair Essence Experience will give 10 guests the opportunity to learn about the time and precision invested in crafting our single malt whisky. Led by one of our senior guides, guests will begin a journey through past and present at Balblair, exploring each part of our production process and seeing how each step builds quality and character into our whisky.
The Balblair Definitive Experience £150
A unique adventure into the world of Balblair. The Balblair Definitive Experience gives 6 guests an intimate discovery of Balblair. Accompanied by our expert guide, you will explore how our whisky gets its distinctive taste and character, learning each detail that goes into making it - from water to whisky. The experience will also give you the unique opportunity to view and taste our wort and wash as it is developing to become new make spirit. You will then get exclusive access to one of our warehouses, reserved for guests of The Definitive Experience and this is where you will taste the specially selected single cask hand bottle, unique to the visitor centre.
Plan Your Visit to Balblair Distillery
Address:
Edderton, Tain, Ross-Shire, IV19 1LB
Tour:
Balblair Distillery is included as part of our North of Inverness tour.
Opening Times:
- April - September Monday - Friday: 10am - 5pm and Saturday: 11am - 4pm
- October - March Monday - Friday: 10am - 4:30pm
Facilities:
- Visitor centre and shop
- Guided tour experiences
- Parking available
- Accessible visitor areas (some limitations in production zones)
Podcast
In the March 2024 episode we spoke to Lukasz Dynowiak, Global Brand Ambassador at International Beverages.
Due to his role, Lukasz finds himself in the fortunate position of working with some amazing distilleries including Balblair, Pulteney, Speyburn and Knockdhu and so it will come as no surprise that there was plenty for himself and David to chat about. Listen as they delve into the history of each distillery with Lukasz explaining what it is that makes each of their malts so distinctive. Lukasz certainly has plenty of great stories to tell, so sit back relax and prepare to be fascinated…
