Glenfarclas Distillery
Glenfarclas Distillery
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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  • JSharkey84
    1 contribution
    Exceptional experience
    From start to finish I can't describe enough how positive our experience at Glenfarclas was. The genuine warm welcome we received from Sarah and Steve upon arrival at reception really set the tone for one of the best whisky distillery visits I have experienced (currently visited more than 30 and counting). And Callum's (distillery manager) generosity of providing some extra special drams certainly didn't go unnoticed. The 1967 family cask can only be described as a "warm hug from the inside". Sarah took more than enough time and care to ensure we were well looked after and to provide an experience and distillery tour to remember. If I could vote Glenfarclas 10 stars I would without a doubt.
    Visited December 2022
    Travelled with friends
    Written 8 December 2022
  • Becky w
    1 contribution
    Friendly, informative and smells delicious!
    We came up to Scotland to see a friend and business acquaintance and we’re treated to a private tour of the Distillery. Sarah couldn’t have been nicer and was so knowledgeable on the family and the trade. It was an absolute pleasure to be taken round and to get a better understanding of how Whiskey is made. We look forward to coming back! Thank you Sarah!
    Visited November 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 December 2022
  • NYCDesign78
    New York City, New York226 contributions
    A great mid size distillery - wonderful tour.
    A great tour with a charming and knowledgeable guide. Many of the larger distilleries were booked during high season, but we were quite happy to be able to get a reservation here. It's a beautiful setting and distillery. And the tasting was lovely. Picked up a few bottles we can't get in the US. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a Speyside distillery.
    Visited June 2022
    Written 27 December 2022
  • @Chunk_D
    Strathaven, United Kingdom74 contributions
    Five Decades Tour
    Absolutely fantastic experience. Booked the five decades tour and was taken around the distillery by Steve who was absolutely fantastic, given Glenfarclas is one of my favourite drams I was keen to learn more about the distillery and ingredients used and Steves knowledge on the history of the distillery and the family was second to none. We had an amazing tour topped off with plenty of time for a whisky tasting with Steve giving us tips on how to taste and plenty of conversation about tasting notes/ history of each dram we tasted. Tasting room looks incredible and Steve ran us through the history of the room and how it came to be. Very pleasant place to enjoy some of Speysides best Whisky. Highly recommend and worth every penny.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 14 February 2023
  • AN1
    London, United Kingdom21 contributions
    An amazing tour
    What an amazing 'Connoisseurs Tour'. The guide makes a big difference - Steve is a master story teller and a fabulous host. We are very happy that we went to this distillery, one of the few that are independent and have an own brand whisky. Must visit. The only other one that we would choose is Balvenie which also has a malting floor, the only one in Speyside with such a facility.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 23 March 2023
  • Leslie R
    Los Angeles, California147 contributions
    As Warm and Welcoming as Their Whisky
    This was a surprise stop that our driver had recommended to us. We did not do a tour, but we did get to sample two of their whiskys while sitting at the long table. The person that was helping us gave us a brief history of the distillery, and she gave us an explanation of what we were tasting. She really made us feel welcome and at home. As we were flying carry-on only, we weren't able to take anything liquid with us, but we did leave with a package of their whisky fudge. It was yummy!
    Visited March 2023
    Written 4 April 2023
  • Meerkat1984
    84 contributions
    Great tour
    As a big Glenfarclas fan I as very excited to see where my favourite spirit was made. We had a small tour group and our excellent guide Julia was informative and personable. Having done a few distiller tours already that week I was interested in the small differences that make each distillery distinct. As a family run distillery Glenfarclas are proud of doing things their way and it shows how proud the distillery staff are of working for the company. I’d love to come back and do one of the extended tasting.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 April 2023
  • simon j
    1 contribution
    great Family run solo distillery
    I have visited many distilleries throughout Scotland, this was on my must to do list. Great small independent family run distillery. ( Also great to see they employ couples to work there ie.. Guides and Office Staff, certainly family feel around the place) Good Tour as it was the basic Tour I went on. The guide was some what good, however is new to the job, She did give some good information about the history, on the whisky process. Ship room was stunning, few tasters of the range. However was let down after brief information on the sample drinks and we was left on our own, no intro-action from the guide (until we left and was in the shop area where she was chatting to other female guide) unlike the other group that was in ship room at the same time, there guide stayed with them throughout their stay and was always chatting with his group. I Feel the guide Sarah we had will be a good guide with more training. Certainly will return, possibly do the other more expensive tours and if possible ask for the senior guide to get the great experience that others have had in the past
    Visited March 2023
    Written 13 April 2023
  • David and Beate Nisbet
    Grantown-on-Spey, United Kingdom91 contributions
    Simply The Best.
    An amazing second year in a row for The German Auto Club at the Distillery. From the booking again of the tour to accommodate the large group was made faultless thanks to the Visitor Centre teams professional, friendly and helpful manner. Julia the tour guide was informative, cheerful extremely friendly and efficient throughout the tour. Thank you to Sarah the Visitor Centre Manager for looking after us so well. Glenfarclas Distillery is a highly recommended visit when in and around the Speyside.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled on business
    Written 19 June 2023
  • AdrianHolland
    Denmead, United Kingdom20 contributions
    Well worth a visit
    This was one of the first distilleries my son and I visited whilst holidaying at Speyside. We had not booked a tour, but still warmly greeted and escorted to a very impressive wood panelled room to try out some whiskies. We purchased the 15 year and still remains one of our favourites.
    Visited July 2022
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 June 2023
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DRJStamford
Stamford, UK30 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A third visit to this friendly place, Donna and the team were accommodating and provided a great service.

We may well be back again next year!
Written 16 October 2023
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emilyjjohnson2017
Austin, TX32 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Did the Five Decades Tour and had a great time. We have toured distilleries all over and still learned some things (as we do at every distillery we visit). Glengarclas is a favorite scotch so not surprised that we enjoyed the tastings as well...even buying one of the bottles. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone who enjoys Glenfarclas.
Written 7 October 2023
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Maxseb
Ottawa, Canada11 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
My wife and I had a great tour at the Glenfarclas Distillery. Very similar to another distillery tour in terms of technical explanations but so very enjoyable. In large part due to the tour guide but also due to the small (but impressive) operation - and the extra information shared about the history, the family, and the scope of its operations. Tour group was 12 people so good size and able to interact and ask questions. Not a whisky drinker by any means but did enjoy the sampling including the 'driver' sample I was able to take with me. Would highly recommend.
Written 29 September 2023
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Jehan M
London, UK6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I visited the distillery with my family on our Scotland trip and it was a delight! We were greatly excited about the tour which was beautifully organised. Julie, our instructor couldn’t be more knowledgeable and help answer all questions the group had. The tour is reasonably priced, and would recommend to everyone. Thank you Glenfarclas for the wonderful opportunity to explore your distillery!
Written 28 September 2023
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Alan Shields
Ely, UK7 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Excellent family run distillery with a fascinating history. Steve the tour guide was both knowledgeable on this history and the whiskey making process. This combined with a tasting of some fine single malts made it an enjoyable visit.
Written 7 September 2023
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Marnix L
Amsterdam, The Netherlands20 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
My brother is law and I did the standard distillery tour for £12 on August 30th. It took about 90 minutes and our guide Rosie was knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend.

We were there during the silent season (no distillation going on should be going again in a couple of weeks). This should not discourage you for a second from visiting.

As with all distilleries the standard expressions have a significant mark up compared to supermarkets never mind online retailers.

At the end of the tour we sampled the 12 and 15yo. They're nice and the tasting room with the oak panels and comfortable chairs and tables added to the ambience and overall experience.

Again shout-out to Rosie who did a great job telling us about the distillery, the family, the production process and the whisky we sampled.
Written 30 August 2023
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apollo079
11 contributions
Aug 2023
Our tour guide Julia is an ex-police officer, and is clearly both enthusiastic and knowledgable. The tour was scheduled for 90 minutes but in fact was almost two hours; but it could easily have lasted longer and the time just flew by. Starting from the very beginning, Julia gave us an excellent insight into the process from malting the barley through mashing, fermentation to distillation and maturation. Every step was well explained and no few "facts" which I had been given at other tours (and in truth I did not believe) were well and truly dispelled. The only sad part was that as I was driving I was unable to sample at the end of the tour, but the "driver's pack" meant I could still sample the malts at home. My eleventh distillery tour to date and honestly the best. A fellow visitor, more seasoned than I, agreed the tour was up there with Lagavulin, high praise indeed. There were 12 in our group which I think is good since larger parties tend to be more confused and I'm more reluctant to ask my questions.
Written 17 August 2023
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Holly W
7 contributions
Aug 2023
Our tour guide, Rosie, was hilarious and fun, and so down-to-earth compared to bigger distilleries (with bigger marketing budgets). You get the sense that this family-owned distillery encourages a more relaxed and friendly vibe. The tasting room is delightfully old-school (tartan carpet!). Definitely worth a visit, though I'd say that unless you are a whisky-phile, one distillery tour per trip is enough -- the content is very similar, and it gets quite repetitive. Skip straight to the tastings if you can.
Written 17 August 2023
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UA
6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I very much like Glenfarclas whisky, so visiting the distillery was on top of the list. And it was worth it! It was not operating due to maintenance but still the tour gave a good impression of the workings of this small - family owned distillery. My favourite was the warehouse, where the whisky is matured in its cask. Our guide was very friendly and was happy to answer all questions. The tasting was also good - although I knew the whisky before (after all, that's why I came). Also, the driver can take the samples home.

And what makes matters unusual and even better: when our rental car acted up, everyone (!) did what they could to help out. The staff at the visitor center offering shelter during our wait for assistance, and then the Distillery's owner, the manager, and one member of the staff who even came in on his day off to help us out, long after the distillery had closed.
So, a pleasant holiday memory after all, to remember when I open my next bottle of Glenfarclas.
Written 2 August 2023
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yarnluv8
Jamaica Plain, MA51 contributions
Jul 2023
We very much enjoyed our tour and tasting at Glenfarclas. Our guide Megan was charming and knowledgable and the setting is beautiful. This visit gave us a terrific overview of the production of whisky from start to finish.
Written 30 July 2023
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