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Everything you need to know about Edradour Distillery
Most popular bottles from the distillery
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Edradour 16 Year OldHighland Whisky 2006 Single Cask 174£167.99 Inc VAT
A brief History
Edradour, Highlands Region, Scotland. Founded in 1825
Scotland's Tiny Giant with a Big Personality
Tucked away in the rolling hills near Pitlochry, Edradour proudly holds the title of one of Scotland’s smallest traditional distilleries. But don’t let its size fool you—what it lacks in scale, it more than makes up for in heart, history, and a knack for producing bold, characterful single malts.
Originally established in 1825, Edradour has weathered over a century of change. It's a distillery with a truly handmade approach to whisky making. We're talking about a place where just three people used to run the whole show. That’s not romanticising—it’s just how things were. Even now, it holds tight to traditional methods, with wooden washbacks and worm tubs still in use.
Over time, Edradour has carved out a bit of a cult following among whisky lovers. It offers a broad range of single malts that swing from sherry-soaked richness to peated punchiness under the Ballechin label. Small but mighty, Edradour gives you that rare, unfiltered taste of how whisky was made in the old days—only now with a few more Instagrammable moments.
Flavour Profile:
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| Rich / Chocolately |
Fruity |
Spicy |
Edradour is known for its bold, sherried single malts, often rich and full-bodied with an unmistakable fruity sweetness. Under its Ballechin name, you’ll find the smokier, peat-forward expressions. Whichever route you go down, expect a whisky that’s anything but boring.
Top 4 Flavour Profile Ingredients
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Dark Chocolate / Cocoa |
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Dried Fruits (Raisins, Figs, Dates) |
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Cinnamon / Clove |
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Oaky / Wood Spice |
Popular Bottles from Edradour
Here’s a quick look at some standout releases from the distillery:
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Edradour 10 Year Old – Classic sherried Highland style; dark, sweet, and mellow.
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Edradour 16 Year Old – The cask comes from one of the oldest wine-growing regions in France.
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Ballechin 10 Year Old – The peated side of Edradour; smoky, earthy and intense.
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Edradour Straight From the Cask series – Cask strength, small-batch beauties finished in various wine and spirit casks.
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The Distillery
The Distiller: Edradour Distillery
Address: Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5JP, Scotland
 Open in maps |
 edradour.com |
 +44 (0)1796 472095 |
Visitor Centre
Yes, Edradour does have a visitor centre—and it’s a lovely one at that. It feels more like stepping into someone’s cosy stone cottage than a big corporate showroom. You’ll find a tasting bar, shop, and guided tours that are as personal as they come.
Opening Times:
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Monday – Friday: 10:00am – 4:00pm (tours usually run from March to October)
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Closed in winter months (check ahead for exact dates)
It’s a good idea to book in advance, especially in summer when coach-loads of whisky pilgrims descend on Pitlochry.
Ownership & History
Current Owner:
Edradour is independently owned by Signatory Vintage, one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers. Signatory purchased the distillery in 2002 and has since revitalised it, adding a new still house and giving the brand fresh life without losing its traditional feel.
Previous Ownership Highlights:
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Originally founded in 1825 by a group of local farmers.
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Went through various owners including William Whiteley & Co.
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Acquired by Pernod Ricard in the late 20th century before being sold to Signatory.
Distillery Facts
Overview & History
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Located near Pitlochry, in the Highlands of Scotland.
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Founded in 1825, originally known as Glenforres.
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Long promoted as one of Scotland’s smallest traditional distilleries.
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Owned by Signatory Vintage since 2002.
Production
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Extremely small-scale production compared to most Scotch distilleries.
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Uses very small copper pot stills, contributing to a rich, oily spirit.
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Produces both unpeated and heavily peated whisky (the peated range is called Ballechin).
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Distillation and filling are done using traditional methods, with minimal automation.
Whisky Style
Unpeated Edradour typically shows:
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Rich, creamy, and full-bodied character.
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Notes of dried fruit, toffee, malt sweetness, spice, and nuts.
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Often strongly influenced by sherry casks.
Ballechin (peated) style:
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Heavily smoky and earthy.
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Peat balanced with fruit sweetness and robust oak.
Core Range & Releases
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Edradour 10 Year Old – flagship expression; rich, sherried Highland style.
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Numerous single-cask and small-batch releases across bourbon, sherry, wine, and specialty casks.
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Ballechin releases often aged 10 years or more, with varying cask finishes.
Significance
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Celebrated for its traditional production methods and bold flavour profiles.
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Highly regarded among whisky enthusiasts who enjoy rich, characterful, small-batch whiskies.
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Ownership by Signatory Vintage ensures transparency, natural presentation, and extensive cask experimentation.
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