Auchendean is in Strathspey - an area of the Cairngorms National Park
which offers almost limitless Activities

The North-East of Scotland is famous for Speyside Single Malt Whiskies

Untitled Document

There are about 50 distilleries in the north-east of Scotland not far from Auchendean.
A 20 minute drive will bring you to the famous names such as Glenlivet; Glenfiddich; Macallan; Grants. But there are many more. There is a Malt Whisky Trail of all distilleries with visitors centres open to the public.
Dufftown ( 30 miles) hosts a malt whisky festival - The Spirit of Speyside - each year.

Distinctive Character

The whiskies of this area are characterised by their pale, grassy, light character, such as Glenlivet and Cragganmore. Some though have a richer, sweeter character such as Macallan. But they are all recognised as being amongst the best.

Distillery Tours

Most large distilleries have tours available to the public to explain the complex methods used to produce their whisky. They also have shops where you can buy specialised whiskies and appropriate glasses etc. Several have very good restaurants too.

Glenfiddich Distillery
Generally recognised as the best tour available is the one at Glenfiddich Distillery. This is the most popular whisky in the world accounting for 1 in 7 bottles of malt sold. They produce 10 million litres of malt whisky each year. The tour here can be taken in all of the major languages of the world. Good restaurant.

Speyside Cooperage
The cooperage supplies the barrels needed in the whisky industry which are often re-used sherry and bourbon casks. Their visitor centre allows you into a safe area of their factory to see the work going on.

The Tormore Distillery is one of the closet to Auchendean

Ben Riach Distillery

Nosing whiskies in Dufftown