Visit guide
The Dalmore Distillery
Whisky in Alness, Highland
Is it worth visiting?
Suits Dalmore collectors and people who want a private three-hour visit with selected whiskies and are willing to pay £250 each (£500 minimum for two). Casual visitors, families and anyone on a budget should skip it: there is no cheaper tour and no drop-in option. Book well ahead, as only limited 2026 dates remain.
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Tours and prices
Private distillery experience
Private visit for two to eight people (£250 per person, minimum two) covering production and the warehouses, with at least three selected whiskies. Drivers receive samples to take away; non-alcoholic options are available.
£250About 3 hours
Tours and prices checked against the official website in September 2026. Confirm before booking.
Why visit
- Private visits for groups of two to eight people
- Covers production and the warehouses, with at least three selected whiskies
- Step-free access throughout
- Drivers get samples to take away, and non-alcoholic options are offered
- On the Cromarty Firth, about 30 minutes from Inverness
Before you go
- £250 per person with a minimum of two people, so the lowest possible booking is £500
- Weekday appointments only: no drop-ins and no weekend visits
- 18+ only
- Only limited 2026 availability remains; 2027 dates are open
Planning the visit
- Booking
- Private appointments only, booked through thedalmore.com. Appointments run Monday–Friday at 10:00 and 14:00. Only limited 2026 dates remain; 2027 bookings are open. 18+ only.
- Opening
- By private appointment only, Monday–Friday at 10:00 and 14:00. There are no public opening hours and no drop-in visits.
- Getting there
- Alness, on the Cromarty Firth, about 30 minutes north of Inverness. A car is easiest.
- Nearest station
- Alness (short distance)
- Parking
- On-site parking
Nearby distilleries
- Glenmorangie DistilleryTain, 18 km
- Tomatin DistilleryTomatin, 43 km
Straight-line distances.
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