Tamnavulin Distillery

Tamnavulin Distillery is located in the village of Tomnavoulin in Speyside, surrounded by the Cairngorm foothills. It produces a soft, easy-drinking single malt that reflects the gentle character of the region.

The Tamnavulin story began in 1966 with the opening of the distillery in the rural village of Tomnavoulin, Scotland. Although the doors were closed in 1995, they reopened in 2007 after a major distillery refurbishment. Since then, the distillery has crafted exceptional single malt whisky with a true Speyside character; rich, smooth and mellow.

About Tamnavulin Distillery

Founded in 1966, Tamnavulin originally produced malt for blending before being relaunched as a single malt brand. It is known for its smooth, accessible whisky style, often matured in a range of cask types including sherry and wine casks. In the foothills of the Cairngorm mountain range is Tomnavoulin, the village home to around 40 residents and Tamnavulin Distillery. The distillery is located deep in the heart of Speyside, the most celebrated whisky-producing region in Scotland.

Plan Your Visit to Tamnavulin Distillery

Address:

Tomnavoulin, Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9JA

Tour:

This distillery is included as part of our Cairngorms and Beyond Tour

Opening Times:

The distillery only welcomes visitors during the Spirit of Speyside festival, please check for details.

Podcast

In the April 2023 edition of the Distillery Tours podcast we spoke to Andrew Lennie, Single Malt Specialist at Whyte & Mackay.

Andrew tells us all about Jura, Fettercairn and Tamnavulin distilleries; their history, the brilliant malts they produce and why we should visit! He also talks about some of the new expressions we can look forward to tasting in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experiences are available at Tamnavulin Distillery?

Tamnavulin Distillery is not generally open to the public for regular daily tours. However, limited visitor experiences and special access events are occasionally offered during the annual Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, including guided tours, warehouse tastings and rare whisky experiences.

How long does a Tamnavulin Distillery tour take?

Festival and special event experiences at Tamnavulin Distillery typically last between 1.5 and 2 hours depending on the format and tasting included.

Is whisky tasting included at Tamnavulin Distillery?

Yes, special Tamnavulin Distillery experiences usually include guided tastings of Tamnavulin single malt whisky, often featuring rare or vintage expressions, cask samples and festival-exclusive bottlings.

Do I need to book Tamnavulin Distillery tours in advance?

Yes, all Tamnavulin Distillery experiences must be booked in advance, particularly festival events which are limited and can sell out quickly. The distillery is not open for general walk-in tours.

What are the opening hours of Tamnavulin Distillery?

Tamnavulin Distillery does not currently operate regular public opening hours or a permanent visitor centre. Visitor access is generally limited to special events such as the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.

Is Tamnavulin Distillery family friendly?

Tamnavulin Distillery experiences are primarily designed for adult whisky visitors due to the tasting-led nature of the events and the working distillery environment. Alcohol tastings are restricted to visitors aged 18 and over.

Is Tamnavulin Distillery accessible?

Accessibility at Tamnavulin Distillery may be limited during festival and production-area tours due to the industrial nature of the site. Visitors with accessibility requirements are advised to contact event organisers before booking.

Is parking available at Tamnavulin Distillery?

Yes, parking is available on-site at Tamnavulin Distillery for visitors attending organised events and tours. The distillery is located in the small village of Tomnavoulin in Speyside.

Does Tamnavulin Distillery have a café or shop?

Tamnavulin Distillery does not currently operate a permanent public café or visitor shop. Temporary festival retail areas and tasting spaces may be available during special events.

Where is Tamnavulin Distillery located?

Tamnavulin Distillery is located in the village of Tomnavoulin near Ballindalloch in Speyside, Scotland (AB37 9JA), within the Cairngorms region and close to the River Livet.