the glenlivet distillery

WPLandry

Once you've been on one Scottish whiskey distillery tour, you've been on them all. Not true in this case. This was really a fabulous tour - very informative about the whiskey and the history of the distillery. The tour guide was excellent, moved at a great pace, left time for questions, and was able to answer questions. The facility was immaculate and visitors are able to view much of it - plenty enough to gain an understanding of the whiskey making process at The Glenlivet. The history aspect of the tour was really spectacular. The tastings were quite adequate. The visitor's center was very nice. Overall, it's a must see stop in Scotland!

Sandy2645

The distillery was in a remote location. The drive through the Highlands to reach the distillery was beautiful. As we are familiar with Glenlivet, we know that they are a large producer and distributer, but the Glenlivet distillery tour was intimate with a small group of about 12 persons. The distillery was immaculate and gorgeous. The production process was clearly described by an excellent informative tour guide. Easy to recommend as it was an excellent tour.

W8236WCjessicab

This is an absolutely stunning distillery in a breathtaking location!! An excellent day trip for any one staying in the area which I would highly recommend.The tours are FREE which is a rare occurrence, but the low cost didn't mean a low quality tour. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the business. It was a really enjoyable day!Thanks

fastidiousbynature

Please note we did not do the tour but stopped off here on our long drive south. We assumed that we would be able to get a lovely fresh bowl of soup or homemade scone to keep us going on the journey but the catering was pretty disappointing. Packet sandwiches were limp and not very generously filled, there was no scones or home baking (looked like bought in biscuits etc) and to be honest it wasn't very welcoming!Could have been so much better....shame.

pozaicer

simply a beautiful distillery to visit. the tour is leisured, personalised and highly informative, have done it a couple of times and all the tour guides are very well prepared and happy to engage with visitors. you also get a wee dram at the end, for free! the cafe/restaurant is really good and the estate surrounding the distillery is a must for a walk prior or after the whisky tour.

JimT617

While this distillery is enormous, parts of it still have that authentic feel. The people there seem friendly and helpful and the facility is beautiful. Visitor center is well stocked and worth the visit, even has a small cafe. Worth a visit.

U2643IGmikew

The Glenlivet distillery tour is one of the best, and I've been on quite a few, especially if Ian Logan is running it. The man is a walking encyclopedia of whisky lore, and truly proud of the product they produce. The distillery is spacious, the cafe smart, the museum interesting and the shop very tempting!

NETravel_Wine

We had an excellent tour by Jenny and the highlight was at the end where you can choose to taste a 10 year, 15 year or 18 year. Then you're also given the option to buy a small glass of some very expensive bottles. Since the tour was free, we decided to take advantage of paying to taste some of these rare and expensive whiskys and we're so glad we did! A great tour!

bajones97013

We've been to more than thirty distilleries in Scotland and Ireland and the Glenlivet tour is one of the best. Jenny, our guide, was animated and pleasant, easy to listen to. She guided a good tour with interesting information. We had a nice dram at the end of the tour. Very importantly, the tour was free (one of the few who don't charge). Glenliviet is certainly worth your time to visit.

OwenH725

I have done umpteen distillery tours - and truth be told, they often blend into one another. It was refreshing on The Glenlivet tour that they were showing off their impressive productivity. Often times, distilleries show their romantic side, and hide the inevitable productivity that comes with success. The Glenlivet bucked that trend, and the tour was all the better as a result. Excellent your guide, excellent visitor centre. First class. Free as well !

331RobertC

We were in the area on holiday and decided to visit the Distillery fairly late on in the afternoon. We were given a friendly welcome and were told that we would be called for our tour shortly. Kelly (our guide) was very friendly and knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed carrying out the tour. It was very informative and she explained the recent additions (well 4 years ago) and the various types of barrels. malts, raw materials, storing etc. The shop was well laid out and the staff very helpful and friendly.The items in the shop, I felt, were better value than some of the other distilleries. Although the tour was free (and you get the choice of 1 of 3 malts to taste) you do have the opportunity to buy a dram of some of the other whiskies available from Djaego. There seemd to be a "Malt of the Month" on when we were ther. Unfortunately the coffee shop had just closed for the day so we didn't get a chance to try it.

AnnB122

What an excellent place. The tour has no charge and the place was mind blowing. The tour guide was really good and conveyed the excitement of the plans for expansion and the immensity of the current output. We wanted to make a purchase and there was no problem having a generous sample on top of the sample included in the tour. Recommend a visit here.

TB770

This is a modern well run distillery with a very professional visitor centre.There is a whisky and gift shop, a museum and a cafe.The tour is informative and comprehensive and ends with a choice of whisky to taste....the 12 y.o. the 15 y.o. or the 18 y.o. After that you can buy more at the bar, usually the best value is the 'Malt of the month'. When I was there it was the 21 y.o. Glenlivet. This is £111 per bottle, the 25 cl dram is usually £6 but as Malt of the month it was half price at £3. Exceptional value for an exceptional whisky.I found a leaflet on the reception desk....the Smugglers trails around the distillery. These are three walks; one easy two moderate ( around 10 or 11km). If I ever go back I will prepare myself to do one of these because glenlivet distillery is I the middle of nowhere surrounded by magnificent scenery.

sb_osobailiando

We only had a short time to drive through the vaunted "Whiskey Trail." so we decided to visit the Glenlivet. The tour is interesting, but our guide didn't have a very strong voice, so we had to literally lean in to hear her properly. It is amazing that at one time over 100 people worked the distillery; now, due to modern technology, there are only 12 full-time employees. Our guide had lots of interesting and surprising facts about the production of Scottish whisky. The museum exhibits are very interesting; I wish we would have had more time. A tasting of one variety is offered at the end of the tour; you can taste more "vintages" for an additional cost. Neither of us are whisky drinkers, but it was interesting to see how it is made.

855janetr

This was an excellent distillery to visit. The tour was very informative, statistics of amounts of water used mind blowing! The tour guide was excellent. My husband wanted to buy something out of the ordinary and she was extremely helpful in assisting him to find something. He decided to bottle his own 18 year old Glenlivet with his own label, unique and for special occasions only. Definitely worth a visit.