Everything you need to know about Aberfeldy Distillery

A brief History

Aberfeldy, Highlands Region, Scotland. Founded in 1896

The Golden Dram of the Highlands

Let me paint you a scene: golden barley fields, rolling Highland hills, and the soft shimmer of the River Tay in the background. That’s Aberfeldy, a distillery rooted in warmth, heritage, and just the right amount of Highland swagger. Built in 1898 by the Dewar family — yes, that Dewar family — this distillery has been quietly crafting rich, honeyed whisky for over a century.

You’ll find Aberfeldy on the southern edge of the Scottish Highlands, not far from Pitlochry, in the charming town of the same name. While it’s maybe best known as the heart of Dewar’s blended Scotch, Aberfeldy single malts are an absolute hidden gem. They’re beautifully rounded, mellow, and dangerously easy to drink — the kind of whisky you could sip by a fire or sneak into a hip flask for a Highland hike (don’t tell anyone I said that).

But here's the kicker: the water comes from the Pitilie Burn, a stream that flows over deposits of actual gold. So yes, they really do call it the “Golden Dram”.

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Taste Profile


Sweetness	Fruity	Malty / Cereal

Aberfeldy whiskies are all about smooth textures, bright fruit, and a signature honeyed sweetness that has fans coming back bottle after bottle. This is a whisky that plays nice — elegant, balanced, and full of subtle complexity.

Aberfeldy is renowned for its soft, smooth and approachable single malt whiskies. The distillery is particularly known for its honeyed character, gentle spices, and light fruitiness. Key flavour characteristics include:

Floral honey and creamy vanilla
Crisp orchard fruits like apple and pear
Malty cereal and biscuit notes
A gentle, warming finish with a whisper of oak

Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients

	Honey
	Apple / Pear
	Malt / Biscuit / Toast
	Vanilla

Popular Bottles

Looking to get started? Here are some fan favourites worth checking out. They’re smooth, reliable, and yes — totally giftable.

Whisky	ABV	Tasting Notes
Aberfeldy 12 Year Old	40%	Honey, vanilla, apples, toasty malt — a silky classic
Aberfeldy 16 Year Old	40%	Richer and deeper: dark fruits, cinnamon, oak
Aberfeldy 28 Year Old	40%	Custard, ginger biscuits, baked apple, toffee, chocolate coated raisins
Aberfeldy 18 Year Old Limited Releases	43%+	Bold, elegant and often finished in red wine or sherry casks

Aberfeldy 28 Year Old Highland Single Malt Whisky

The Distillery

Aberfeldy Distillery 
Address: Aberfeldy Distillery, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2EB, Scotland

Open in maps

https://www.aberfeldy.com/

+44 (0)1887 822 010

Visiting the Aberfeldy Distillery

Yes — Aberfeldy has a visitor centre, and it’s as polished and welcoming as the whisky itself. The Dewar’s Aberfeldy Experience lets you explore whisky-making from start to finish, learn a bit of the Dewar’s story, and (best bit) taste a dram or two. There's even a "fill your own bottle" station if you're feeling fancy.

Opening Times:

Monday to Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Tours Available Daily – Booking ahead online is strongly advised

Facilities include a shop, a café, and even a lovely tasting bar for a dram after your tour. The setting? Pure Highland charm.

Distillery Facts

Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Fermentation Time	Approximately 48–72 hours
Filling Strength	63.5% ABV (typical for Scotch whisky)
Heat Source	Steam
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube

Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube
Condenser Type	Shell and tube