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Oban Distillery

Stafford Street, Oban PA34 5NH, Scotland
44-163-157-2011
Ranked #2 of 13 attractions in Oban
4.5 of 5 stars 104 Reviews
Type: Factory Tours
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Somerset
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Don't necessarily trust the times marked on the door, it said it was shut on the Sunday we were going to go which was a disappointment, but after checking the website it was open, and indeed it was when we went. The price of the tour was just about ok, and the tour was tailored to tourists (non geeks), but... More

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Perth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Should be noted that no photography is allowed on the tour - seems that none of the Diageo distilleries will allow photos. Although they claim this is for safety purposes, there are plenty of other distilleries that do allow photos, so presumably it is more for reasons of crowd control. Other than that it is pretty much your standard, bare-bones... More

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Caversham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We did 3 distillery tours in a week and Oban were the only ones to give us a free glass. Sign up for the classic malts friends and you can visit other distilleries and have a free tour too. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The distillery offered a good tour of their facilities with a detailed explanation of the whisky distilling process. All wrapped up with a tasting of the end product. More

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Saint Nicolas, Belgium
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We specially went to their to take a visit, arrived at 4 o'clock (it was open till 5) and yet no tour possible More

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bristol
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Our tour guide was very knowledgable and friendly. The system is fascinating and a must for whisky lovers and the curious alike. More

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Benton City, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Arrived in Oban and asked my Mother what she would like to see... told her about a whiskey distillery just up the street that was on one of Rick Steve's videos... This was right up her alley... Anyhow, this is a small distillery but it is about as up close and personal that you can get to a tour... (we... More

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Lancashire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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Me and my partner visited the Oban Distillery whislt on holiday in Scotland. Are tour guide was fantastic. You get to try the whiskey and you leave with a little gift from the Distillery. The tour lasts just over an hour and was very informative. Great value for money! More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Located within Oban , 2 minutes from main street. Nice tour and lovely dram! More

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Howden
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Visited on a wet afternoon and enjoyed a walk around the distillery before sampling a couple of products. Tickets also provide a discount in the shop and a good selection of drinks are available. Recommended More

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