Benromach
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Located on the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres lies Benromach Distillery. From a small and almost lost distillery emerged a single malt withdistinctive qualities reflecting its hand made credentials as well as encapsulating the self-reliance, sophistication and modern values of Scotland today.Established in 1898, the distillery experienced many closures and changes in ownership prior to 1993, when malt whisky specialists, Gordon & MacPhail rescued it. Following an extensive reinstallation project, embracing the distillery's original character, Benromach was officially re-opened by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1998.Just three experienced distillers create Benromach using the finest Scottish barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. They personally ensure that only the highest quality spirit is filled into sturdy oak casks before being left to mature at Benromach Distillery for many years.
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- Charles CGreater Johannesburg, South Africa58 contributionsSmall is SpecialWhat a great tour of a small and traditional whisky distillery. As a fan of the Islay malts this was a really pleasant surprise. The light peatiness of the whisky's was delightful. Our guide was passionate and really explained the whole process brilliantly. I thoroughly enjoyed tasting the 10 and 15yr olds after the tour and as the driver took the £5 taster pack with our tasters away for later consumption. I'm a fanVisited February 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten February 20, 2023
- Leslie RLos Angeles, California147 contributionsCheers!This is a lovely little distillery. We did the basic tour and our guide, Emma, was delightful. I don't know if they are always private, but we had her to ourselves. She did a great job of explaining everything that goes in to distillation and quality control. After our tour, we tasted a couple of their whiskys, and relaxed for a little bit. On the tour we walked up to where the grains are being transformed, and the smell of over-ripe bananas and yeast filled the air. Now, everytime I see a banana, I think of whisky!Visited March 2023Written April 4, 2023
- Wander369926082051 contributionBrilliant Gin Tour Experience.Brilliant gin experience with an engaging and friendly guide. With the practical demonstration, which we could all take part in, we evolved our sense of botanicals within the Red Door gin and beyond to give us a deeper appreciation for the experience. We were also served a gin from their seasonal collection and a cocktail which were both made as we all enjoyed in the genuine and warm atmosphere created by our tour guide. They even wrote down the recipe for the cocktail for our twist with the gin we took home. Would love to visit again.Visited April 2023Written April 12, 2023
- DvdutchAlblasserdam, The Netherlands33 contributionsSmall and sweet, love itLike last time in 2019 we had a great tour. Gail is awesome and knows her crowd. Imagine 6 grown men on a whiskytrip. The 10 yo and 15 yo are phenomenal. The 15 yo is peated but it just a slight hint. All in all a must see when you’re here!Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 18, 2023
- happy2go6Nashville, Tennessee50 contributionsReally fabulous tour!We had a really wonderful tour of this distillery with a fantastic guide - Emma. She was informative and funny and we really got to see how they made their product. We had a small tasting at the end - delicious! It was fantastic!! We highly recommend this tour!Visited April 2023Written May 29, 2023
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Sep 2023 • Friends
As a whisky fan I was looking forward to the “Heritage Tour” experience and parted with £75 to join it.
Grace, our tour guide and host gave a good (scripted) history before we commenced a walking tour of the working distillery which was informative and interesting, however picture opportunities were very limited, which was disappointing.
Following the tour, about 40mins, we were expecting a special tasting as the heritage tour was advertised as below:
“THE HERITAGE TOUR
Learn firsthand about the rich heritage of our distillery before enjoying a tutored tasting of Benromach’s liquid history - a range of unique and rare whiskies, personally selected by our Distillery Manager. Sit back and relax with your drams, while your host regales you with tales of Benromach past and present.
The Heritage Tour lasts 2 hours and costs £75 per person.”
Unfortunately the range of “unique and rare whiskies” consisted of 3 core range offerings, a distillery exclusive and an historic 1975, so not as described, perhaps 40% accurate!
The tasting also seemed rather rushed in a small sterile office space which wasn’t relaxing and the “tutored tasting” was limited to a very brief description of each dram.
For a tour costing £75 it’s not unreasonable to expect some branded glassware and perhaps a small takeaway bottle or discount in the shop, however none of these featured in the heritage tour and despite the whisky being ok and some parts of the tour informative we left very disappointed with the overall experience and cannot visiting recommend this distillery or if you do, do not go for the massively overpriced heritage tour.
Grace, our tour guide and host gave a good (scripted) history before we commenced a walking tour of the working distillery which was informative and interesting, however picture opportunities were very limited, which was disappointing.
Following the tour, about 40mins, we were expecting a special tasting as the heritage tour was advertised as below:
“THE HERITAGE TOUR
Learn firsthand about the rich heritage of our distillery before enjoying a tutored tasting of Benromach’s liquid history - a range of unique and rare whiskies, personally selected by our Distillery Manager. Sit back and relax with your drams, while your host regales you with tales of Benromach past and present.
The Heritage Tour lasts 2 hours and costs £75 per person.”
Unfortunately the range of “unique and rare whiskies” consisted of 3 core range offerings, a distillery exclusive and an historic 1975, so not as described, perhaps 40% accurate!
The tasting also seemed rather rushed in a small sterile office space which wasn’t relaxing and the “tutored tasting” was limited to a very brief description of each dram.
For a tour costing £75 it’s not unreasonable to expect some branded glassware and perhaps a small takeaway bottle or discount in the shop, however none of these featured in the heritage tour and despite the whisky being ok and some parts of the tour informative we left very disappointed with the overall experience and cannot visiting recommend this distillery or if you do, do not go for the massively overpriced heritage tour.
Written September 28, 2023
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Dan H
London, UK31 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
We visited this distillery, that I was unaware of. However, the girl that served us behind the counter wasn't interested in us at all, or interested in letting us try any products, so we weren't able to find out if we liked Benromach Distillery or not. The other odd thing about this distillery was that when I requested to try some of the products there on sale, she proceeded to start telling me all about licencing laws, and that this was the reason why the whisky couldn’t be tried. However, I have spent some time working in the area in the past, and I was able to inform her that there is nothing under the current licensing laws within Scotland, to prevent them offering anyone a sample of any of their whisky (as long as they are not driving); in response she said she didn’t really know what the law was, but that she had just been told to tell anyone who visits this nonsense by her manager. Really, very disappointing service, defo give this one a miss.
Written September 9, 2023
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Inv_ness girl
9 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Very good value one hour tour of ‘Red Door’ gins at Benromach Distillery, Forres. Kelly was excellent tour guide. Clear and well explained and fun. All staff welcoming. Superb whisky in the shop afterwards. Five star value at only £10 a head for a one hour tour for a birthday experience.
Written April 29, 2022
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carandel
Chapel Hill, NC8 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Benromach is a wonderful family owned distillery that produces some of the best whiskys the old fashioned way. We had a top notch tour with tasting. Chris was passionate and knowledgeable about the whisky and provided great advice on how to taste the whisky’s. We we’re coming straight from Macallan and the contrast was huge. Both were great but we definitely loved the simplicity and friendliness of Benromach. Highly recommended!
Written July 2, 2022
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RichardnRachel
Manchester, UK61 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Fantastic tour around a smaller distillery who clearly have pride in their products. We only went around the Whisky side of their tour although understand they also do a gin tour. Ended with tasting some lovely whisky and came away with some great memories (plus a couple of bottles)
If you want to avoid the shiny big company tours then this is the one to try.
If you want to avoid the shiny big company tours then this is the one to try.
Written June 16, 2022
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happy2go6
Nashville, TN50 contributions
Apr 2023
We had a really wonderful tour of this distillery with a fantastic guide - Emma. She was informative and funny and we really got to see how they made their product. We had a small tasting at the end - delicious! It was fantastic!! We highly recommend this tour!
Written May 29, 2023
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David T
Durham, UK10 contributions
Aug 2022
The tour exceeded my expectations as someone that doesn’t drink Gin. Very informative and the tour lasted 90 minutes with three of us.
Emma was out tour host and was a natural. Very good and professional delivery of information with a pleasant level of humour. Highly recommended, particularly if you ask for Emma.
Emma was out tour host and was a natural. Very good and professional delivery of information with a pleasant level of humour. Highly recommended, particularly if you ask for Emma.
Written August 30, 2022
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anthonygaucho
Cascais, Portugal63 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Charming small distillery with outstanding whiskeys. Heard they recently won first place in a major whisky competition in California. Have been fortunate now for two times in a row to be attended and guided by Robert. Friendly, knowledgeable, with a true Scottish accent.
Written September 20, 2022
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Dvdutch
Alblasserdam, The Netherlands33 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Like last time in 2019 we had a great tour. Gail is awesome and knows her crowd. Imagine 6 grown men on a whiskytrip. The 10 yo and 15 yo are phenomenal. The 15 yo is peated but it just a slight hint. All in all a must see when you’re here!
Written May 18, 2023
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Charles C
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa58 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
What a great tour of a small and traditional whisky distillery. As a fan of the Islay malts this was a really pleasant surprise. The light peatiness of the whisky's was delightful. Our guide was passionate and really explained the whole process brilliantly. I thoroughly enjoyed tasting the 10 and 15yr olds after the tour and as the driver took the £5 taster pack with our tasters away for later consumption. I'm a fan
Written February 20, 2023
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StuartGirl4life
Stuart, FL156 contributions
Is there a tasting room to try whisky and gin if we don’t have time for a tour?
familyb766
Doncaster, UK8 contributions
Yes there is...
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