Speyside Cooperage
Speyside Cooperage
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Craigellachie, Scotland
Awards
Travellers' Choice
2023
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Carol W
Ottawa, Canada729 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This is not to be missed make sure you book in advance we only heard about it from our hostess I was so impressed it gave you all the information on from where the wood comes from to how these are made a highlight of our time visiting distillery in Scotland
Written 29 October 2023
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Rich30350
Sandy Springs, GA693 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Yes…if you are a scotch lover then a visit to see the cooperage should be on your list. The guys that work on the barrels are machines. It was very interesting learning about how they are reconstructed, refurbished and used by the distillers. Very good tour.
Written 20 October 2023
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Traveltime281
Friendswood, TX154 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Excellent and fascinating tour of the cooperage operations. It was incredible to see all the different steps performed in refurbishing a barrel and see them continuously in action. The cooperage is an incredible beehive of activity and incredibly fun to watch. The tour guide was continually peppered with questions, evidence of how engaged everyone was.
This is such an important component of whiskey production and it helps give a full sense of the industry. Definitely make this a stop on your whiskey trail agenda!
This is such an important component of whiskey production and it helps give a full sense of the industry. Definitely make this a stop on your whiskey trail agenda!
Written 29 August 2023
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LittleScottishTreasures - Magical Tours
Dunfermline, UK241 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
We often tour different whisky distilleries but this was something different and a chance to see the important job of repairing, making and testing the very thing which gives us the unique flavours we love.
The price is reasonable and we gathered quite a bit of information during our visit, best of all is just being able to watch the coopers at work.
Well worth a visit between distilleries.
The price is reasonable and we gathered quite a bit of information during our visit, best of all is just being able to watch the coopers at work.
Well worth a visit between distilleries.
Written 18 October 2022
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Jessica B
12 contributions
Sep 2022
Such a fun tour to do to learn the history behind the making and repairing of the cooperage barrels. Definitely worth the time!
Written 18 September 2022
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awritr97
Arlington, VA20 contributions
Sep 2022
This is a really interesting tour where you get to see actual coopers at work making whisky barrels. It's well worth your time and it's only a few miles from Glenfiddich Distillery.
Written 14 September 2022
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Carol O
Saint Charles, MO33 contributions
Jul 2022
I enjoyed watching the skillmanship displayed by the workers at this cooperage. The tour guide was good at explaining things, and I learned a lot.
Written 16 August 2022
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Anna H
Chicago, IL1,220 contributions
Jun 2022
This is very informative tour. It starts with a video, that discusses the steps in making/reusing a barrel. Then you go to a viewing gallery, where some of the guides are retired coopers. You can see the steps in action, and the skill and sense required to craft the very necessary barrels, many for local use.
An unexpected great experience.
An unexpected great experience.
Written 5 August 2022
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LeeLoves2Travel
Melbourne, Australia88 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
This was a fascinating experience. Tours are every hour on the hour and pre-booking is recommended. A 15 minute film is shown first. This is beautiful footage as an introduction to the area and barrel making. We were then taken to an area overlooking the workshop & were able to watch the coopers at work. The guide explained the process & he answered any questions. We could take our time viewing them working. The cafe and shop has many nice things to buy.
Written 21 July 2022
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Alist617
Dubai, United Arab Emirates18 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour at Speyside Cooperage today. The guides were very informative and it was wonderful to.see that lots of young people are still doing apprenticeships there. The video was good and the tour itself was excellent. The wee dram after was a nice touch too. Staff are great, to include the ladies in the gift shop and cafe.
Written 19 July 2022
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Hope much does a tour of the cooperage cost?
PamC
Edmonton, Canada74 contributions
4 pounds for the classic tour. 30 pounds for the VIP tour. Check their website as it might change.
a_laver1
Blackpool, UK5 contributions
Are children allowed?
Many thanks
Angela x
navypilot72
Aberdeenshire, UK34 contributions
Yes. No alcohol restrictions like at a distillery.
a_laver1
Blackpool, UK5 contributions
Are children allowed?
Many thanks
Angela x
The Creativelee
Halesowen, UK201 contributions
Yes
Ruth P
11 contributions
How much is the VIP tour for a family of 7 adults?
Gill R
Craigellachie, UK
Dear Ruth
Thank you for your your message. The VIP tour costs £15.00 per person and lasts around 90 minutes. It needs to be booked in advance as it is very popular and spaces are limited. If you would like to check availability please contact me via enquiries on our website or you can call 01340 871108.
Best regards
Gill
TracyAthens
Athens, GA11 contributions
How much is the classic tour? I can't find a price anywhere on your website? Also, do you have group discounts. I have a group of 3 adults and 16 seniors for a total of 19.
Gill R
Craigellachie, UK
Hi Tracy
Thank you for your question, we would be delighted to welcome you to the Cooperage. The Classic tour is £3.50 per adult. Booking is needed for groups and this can be done through the enquiries link on our website or by calling +44 1340 871108.
Have a lovely day,
Gill
12sun
1 contribution
Can an elderly couple just use the tea rooms why we do the tour because they cant walk to far .thanks
Gill R
Craigellachie, UK
Dear 12sun
Thank you for your question. You are most welcome to come to the coffee shop without doing the tour. The viewing gallery is up a flight of steps but the film is accessible and we also have a CCTV facility in reception where you can watch the Coopers at work without having to upstairs. We hope to welcome you here soon - one small note - if you do wish to do the tour it is advisable to book during August. Have a nice day!