The Dalmore Distillery is a working whisky distillery at Dalmore, Alness IV17 0UT, with a privately hosted tour and guided tasting. From Commercial Hotel in Alness, it takes about 18 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car to reach the distillery.
- Location: Dalmore, Alness IV17 0UT, United Kingdom.
- Visit: A private, behind-the-scenes production tour followed by a guided whisky tasting.
- Time to allow: Around three hours for the experience.
- Getting there: Dedicated parking is available at the distillery.
Where is The Dalmore Distillery in Alness?
The distillery is at Dalmore, in Alness, and operates as a working production site. Its location makes it possible to plan a visit from town, but access is tied to a booked experience rather than general entry.
The Dalmore identifies Inverness Station as the nearest major rail connection to the distillery, around 30 minutes away by car. The guide to Alness Station and train connections can help you plan the town portion of your trip.
What does a Dalmore tour include?
The Dalmore experience combines a privately hosted look behind the scenes of production with a guided whisky tasting. The visit takes around three hours, and the distillery recommends setting aside that full amount of time.
Guests taste at least three whiskies, chosen in consultation with The Dalmore Concierge. The selection includes expressions from the Principal Range and Limited Edition releases. Each visit is private, with a maximum of eight guests in total; groups are not combined with other visitors.
The distillery says production activity varies throughout the year, so some parts of the process may not be running during your visit. Photography and videography are welcome, but follow your host’s instructions about where and when filming is appropriate in active production areas.
How do you book a visit?
You need a booking to visit: general access to the distillery or boutique without one is not offered. The Dalmore recommends booking a private tour to guarantee access.
Experiences are available Monday to Friday, with start times at 10am and 2pm. If you need another day, contact The Dalmore Concierge. The experience costs £250 per person and requires at least two guests. Only guests aged 18 and over may attend.
Bookings can be made up to one year ahead, and payment by card is taken when booking. You can cancel without charge up to five days before the visit; after that, full payment is required.
How do you get to the distillery from Alness?
From Alness, you can drive to the distillery and use its dedicated parking. The Dalmore gives postcode IV17 0UT for road directions. If you are travelling by rail, Inverness Station is the nearest major rail connection, around 30 minutes by car from the distillery.
For air travel, The Dalmore identifies Inverness Airport as the closest airport, approximately a 45-minute drive from the distillery.
To fit the distillery into a wider day in town, the Alness one-day itinerary offers a framework for combining local stops.
What should you confirm before your visit?
The experience has step-free access and is designed for full physical accessibility. If you have sensory accessibility needs, tell the concierge in advance so they can discuss them with you.
Because the distillery is an active workplace, what you see in production can vary. For the latest booking arrangements and visit details, check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Can you visit The Dalmore without a tour booking?
No. General access to the distillery or boutique without a booking is not offered; a prebooked private tour is recommended to guarantee access.
How long does the distillery experience take?
Allow around three hours for the tour and tasting.
Can children attend the experience?
No. The experience is exclusively for adults aged 18 and over.
Is the experience accessible?
The visit has step-free access and is designed for full physical accessibility. Contact the concierge in advance about sensory accessibility needs.