The Distillery
Strathisla Distillery was built in 1786 on the banks of the river Isla, making it the oldest continually operating distillery on the Malt Whisky Trail. Today, Strathisla is one of the oldest continuously operating on the Malt Whisky Trail, and is also considered to be one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland.
Chivas Brothers purchased Strathisla in 1950 to safeguard this special Speyside malt for the famous Chivas Regal blend. Today, Strathisla is known as the home of Chivas Regal. As well as producing malt for blends, the distillery released its own single malt Scotch whisky.
With its short, small copper stills and natural spring water, Strathisla produces a full-bodied single malt Scotch whisky. As described by Colin Scott, “This classic Speyside malt has a deep fruitiness with a complex array of nutty and hay-like flavours.”
Visit Strathisla
This quaint, picturesque distillery is open to the public. Take a tour of the historic site, and enjoy a private tasting afterwards to appreciate the true character of the spirit.
Add the Strathisla distillery to your itinerary, and discover more here.
Where we are
Originally established in 1786, Strathisla is the oldest working distillery in the Scottish Highlands, located in the Speyside region of Scotland.
Strathisla Distillery
Seafield Avenue,
Keith AB55 5BS
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When we are open
SUMMER: 13th March to 10th November 2017
Mon to Sat: 9.30am to 5pm | Sun: 12pm to 5pm
WINTER: Monday to Friday: 10am to 4pm
Shop open and call for tour times
tel: 01542 783044
All tours are conducted in English and are for over 18s only.
There is limited availability so please pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Tours at Strathisla Distillery
Traditional Distillery Tour
The perfect tour for an introduction to whisky making where your guide will take you into the production areas, explain the distillation process from start to finish and then show you racks of filled whisky casks quietly aging in the cool tranquillity of the traditional bonded warehouse.
You are invited to join a tutored tasting of four whiskies and learn about the intricate relationship between our single malt and our world-famous Chivas Regal blends.
TIMES Tour every 30 minute from 09.30 (Mon-Sat) and from 12:00 (Sun)
Last tour leaves daily at 16:00
Pre-booking & pre-payment essential for groups of 10 or more
LENGTH 1 hour
PRICE £7.50 per (maximum 16 people) Over 18s only
Under 18s are not permitted in production areas but are welcome in the Visitor Centre with adult supervision.
Straight from the Cask (Connoisseur Tour)
Uncover some of the Scotch Whisky World’s hidden gems as we invite you to spend an afternoon sampling and falling in love with six exceptional Limited Edition Cask Strength Single Malts, exclusively selected from the Chivas Brothers’ Portfolio. This, coupled with an in-depth look through our beautiful distillery with one of our most experienced guides, will truly make this an afternoon to remember.
TIME Sundays 12:30 (pre-booking & pre-payment essential)
Additional tour times are available on request, minimum 4 people
LENGTH 2.5-3 HOURS
PRICE £40.00 per person, over 18s only (maximum 12 people)
The Chivas Cellar Tasting
This exclusive tasting offers you the opportunity to enjoy drams drawn straight from the casks in front of you inside the Chivas Regal Cellar within Warehouse 3 at Strathisla Distillery. All the drams are at natural cask strength and they include a Bourbon barrel of Chivas Regal 12 years old, a hogshead of Chivas Regal 18 years old, a sherry butt of Chivas Regal 25 years old and another single sherry butt containing Strathisla 25 years old. Your tasting will be led by an experienced guide and promises to be an unforgettable experience and will provide an insight into the complexities of the blending of luxury whisky.
TIME Monday to Saturday at 11:00 (pre-booking & pre-payment essential)
Additional tasting times are available on request, minimum 4 people
LENGTH 1 hour
PRICE £35.00 per person, over 18s only (maximum 10 people)
This tasting do not include a distillery tour.
To book a tour call: +44 (0) 1542 783 044 or email: strathisla.admin@pernod-ricard.com
Coach and Group Bookings
We are delighted to welcome coach and group bookings to the distillery and are experienced in giving your group a fun, informative and well-organised experience. We have something for everyone: historical appeal, scientific interest (chemistry behind distillation) as well as the sensory aspect of nosing and tasting a huge variety of malts and blends.
Our distillery size means that we can only:
- accommodate one coach party per day on the Traditional tour only
- take maximum 32 people per booking
- take 16 guests out per tour: larger groups are split and taken out within 5 minutes of each other
- Pre-booking & pre-payment essential
Please confirm all coach and group bookings in writing. We will always do our best to accommodate late arrivals but cannot guarantee this for every situation.
To book a tour call: +44 (0) 1542 783 044 or email: strathisla.admin@pernod-ricard.com
Tours in other languages
We cannot guarantee tours in languages other than English but we have translation sheets available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin and Japanese.
