Discover the warm-hearted spirit of the Speyside home where premium whisky is created, evoking ripe orchard fruit, fresh grass, and mellow cereal.
Cardhu distillery was successfully run by two generations of pioneering women. Helen and Elizabeth Cumming were treasured for their determination, skill, generosity, and loyalty to the community, forever defining Cardhu as a whisky with heart. This was the first distillery to partner with John Walker & Sons and – for 200 years – the elegant, smooth, sensual character of Cardhu has been at the centre of shared celebrations around the world. Come experience the warmest of welcomes and the heartfelt embrace of Cardhu.
Join us on one of our whisky experiences, visit our retail store and Tasting Kitchen where you will receive a warm welcome. You do not need to be on an experience so come and relax with our world-class cocktails, delicious drams, and platters of locally sourced Scottish cuisine.
Cardhu is also part of the world famous Malt Whisky Trail which is an essential tool for any tourist wishing to visit a whisky distillery in the Speyside area. The Malt Whisky Trail offers visitors the opportunity to plan and visit distilleries in Speyside and include many of the most famous brands including Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Strathilsa, Benromach to name a few and also include the Speyside Cooperage which is the only visitor centre in the UK which allows visitors to see the coopers at work
The surrounding area has an abundance of lovely B&B’s, hotels and restaurants and is only a very short walk from the beautiful Cardhu Country House and only a 10 minute drive from the Archiestown hotel. The villages of Craigellachie and Aberlour have a wide selection of pubs and restaurants offering great Scottish produce and also a vast selection of whiskies.
A drive to Cardhu from Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, Inverness or even Aberdeen will take you through some of the most beautiful scenery and will make your journey to us all the more worthwhile.
A visit to Cardhu and to Speyside really is a whisky lovers dream.
