Tomatin Distillery
Since 1897 Tomatin Distillery has been harnessing the soft waters of the Alt-na-Frith, to produce quality single malt and blended whisky in an area of stunning natural beauty. Tomatin has a rich whisky making heritage dating back to at least the 1500s.
Located just outside the village that shares its name, at 315 metres above sea level, Tomatin Distillery is one of the highest distilleries in Scotland. Its elevated position in the Monadhliath Mountains means the Alt-na-Frith gathers very few minerals on its course, making it the perfect source to create a soft and delicate whisky.
Our distillery stands proud in the wild and windy moorland and is home to Tomatin, a world renowned, award winning Highland single malt; Cù Bòcan, a subtly smoky and surprisingly sweet single malt that explores innovative finishes; and The Antiquary, a premium blend crafted with only the finest and rarest malts.
Address:
Tomatin Distillery, Inverness IV13 7YT
This distillery is included as part of our Cairngorms and Beyond Tour.
Opening hours:
- May–Oct Mon-Sun 9.30am–5.30pm
- Nov–Apr Mon-Sun 10.30am-4.30pm
Podcast:
In the January 2025 episode of the Distillery Tours podcast we spoke to Libby-Jo Dempster, Visitor Centre Team Leader at Tomatin Distillery.
Libby-Jo tells us about Tomatin’s long and illustrious history, once the largest distillery in the world in the mid 70s it was producing some 12.5million litres of alcohol in a year!
The 23 stills used back then have since become a more modest 12 - with the focus of the distillery now very much quality over quantity as evidenced in the variety of delicious malts Libby-Jo also talks us through.
Tours:
THE LEGACY TOUR FROM £20
Explore our whisky distillery and learn how we produce our award-winning whiskies. You will be taken on a walk through time, from our beginnings in 1897 through the height of production in the 1970s, to the present day. Finish with a tutored tasting of three of our single malts. Legacy tours run regularly throughout the day but please book in advance to guarantee your place at a time that suits you.
Duration: 1.5 hours
TASTE OF TOMATIN TOUR FROM £50
An enhanced experience with a distillery tour followed by a tutored nosing and tasting of five different Tomatin expressions, each revealing why we are the ‘softer side of the Highlands’.
Duration: 2.5 hours
WAREHOUSE 6 TASTING EXPERIENCE FROM £80
Uncover the story of maturation in our whisky making process by exploring our esteemed Warehouse 6, beginning with a guided tour before an interactive experience that includes the tasting of four single cask whiskies directly from the casks.
Duration: 3 hours
