Dalmore Reopens Highland Distillery with Private Luxury Tours
After a five-year hiatus, the Dalmore distillery in the Scottish Highlands has resumed offering tours, now featuring exclusive luxury experiences for groups of up to eight, available by private reservation only. Established in 1839 by Sir Alexander Matheson, the distillery is renowned for its single malts matured in bourbon and sherry casks. The revamped tour includes a welcome Rob Roy cocktail, a visit to the newly reconstructed Kiln and Stillhouse, a customizable guided tasting, and access to rare, ultra-aged whiskies, with prices starting at £250 per person. Ludo Ducrocq, the global head of ambassadors, emphasized the personalized nature of the experience. The distillery is already fully booked through the fall, showcasing a rise in whisky tourism amid Diageo's closures.
Key facts
- The Dalmore distillery reopened after five years with a private luxury tour model.
- Founded by Sir Alexander Matheson in 1839 on the Cromarty Firth.
- Tours are for groups up to eight, by private booking only.
- Pricing starts at £250 per person (about $340).
- Visit includes a Rob Roy cocktail, tour of Kiln and Stillhouse, guided tasting, and ultra-aged whiskies.
- Ludo Ducrocq is global head of ambassadors and brand homes.
- Distillery is booked through fall.
- Diageo closed four visitor centers due to poor attendance; SWA reports growth in whisky tourism.
Entities
Artists
- Sir Alexander Matheson
- Richard Paterson
- Ludo Ducrocq
- Jonah Flicker
Institutions
- The Dalmore
- Robb Report
- Diageo
- Scotch Whisky Association
- Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions
- BBC
- The Scotsman
- Buffalo Trace
- A. Smith Bowman
- Macallan
Locations
- Scottish Highlands
- Cromarty Firth
- Scotland
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