
Please note that at present this site is closed due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
The Distillery
The historic Dallas Dhu distillery may not produce whisky anymore, but the site remains a fascinating place to learn about the history of Scotch malt whisky.
Step back in time to see how whisky was made in the 1900s. Get up close to the old machinery and processes which helped make Speyside whisky a global brand, and sample a dram for yourself.
The picturesque distillery, which is run by Historic Environment Scotland, offers audio-guided tours.

A historic site
Dallas Dhu Distillery was the idea of local entrepreneur Alexander Edward. In 1898, he built two new distilleries – Benromach, which also sits on the Malt Whisky Trail, and Dallasmore. Edward’s primary aim at that time was to produce malt for blends, which where the dominant drink at the time.
However, before he went into production, Edward sold Dallasmore to Wreight & Greig Ltd, who used the distillery’s unique malt as a key ingredient in their famous Roderick Dhu. The blend lent its name to the distillery, and the site has been known as Dallas Dhu ever since.
Production continued until the 1980s, when the distillery finally succumbed to falling demand among other factors. However, Historic Environment Scotland has brought the site back to life and it is now a museum distillery.
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Prices and Opening times
Please note that at present this site is closed due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Admission
Historic Scotland Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
Adult: £6.00
Child aged 5–15: £3.60
Child under 5: FREE
Concession: £4.80
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission prices are subject to change.
Check here for unexpected closures
1 April to 30 September:
Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5.30pm
1 October to 31 March
Daily except Thursday and Friday, 10am to 4pm
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Monument may close for lunch.
Closed 25 and 26 December, 1 and 2 January
Access
The level tarmac car park has accessible bays marked.
The distillery is 60m along a level tarmac and paved path.
The visitor centre has step-free access.
The ground floor is generally level, with some raised thresholds.
Some areas in these rooms are only accessible up steps.
The barley loft on the first floor is reached via a set of 14 timber steps (with handrails). They are open risers.
There is an audio-visual presentation with induction loop. Audio guides can be borrowed free of charge. Due to availability audio guides are not available for large groups.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
What to see and do
- Enjoy the free audio guide, audio-visual presentation and sample dram
- Visit the malt barn – a long, two-storey warehouse where barley was turned into malt
- See the kiln where the barley was dried over a lightly-peated fire
- Marvel at the mash tun – the great vat where the malted barley and water were mixed to create a sugary ‘wort’
- Count the six great washbacks where yeast fermented the sugary wort into a weak alcohol called ‘wash’
- Step inside the still house, the spiritual heart of the distillery, where the ‘wash’ was transformed into fiery spirit
- Enter the bonded warehouses where the finished product was left to mature for at least three years