Royal Lochnagar distillery is situated on the south side of the River Dee close to Balmoral Castle. Age old traditions and craftmanship produce one of Scotland's most exclusive whiskies. A visit to Royal Lochnagar is a timeless experience.
Royal Lochnagar Distillery Tour £8.50 (including £5 off the purchase of any 70cl bottle of single malt.
A guided tour of the Distillery, Filling Store and Warehouse, followed by a dram of the Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old.
Royal Lochnagar Tasting Tour £12.50 (including £5 off the purchase of any 70cl bottle of single malt)
A guided tour of the Distillery, Filling Store and Warehouse, followed by a dram of the Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old and Royal Lochnagar Distillery Only Bottling, 48% and from European oak casks, and limited run of 1800 bottles
Dram at the Dam £20 (including £5 off the purchase of any 70cl bottle of single malt)
A guided tour of the distillery, filling store and warehouse, followed by a short 10 minute walk up to the Top Dam, the distilleries’ water supply. Whilst there, enjoy a taste of our award-winning Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old Single Malt and Royal Lochnagar Distillery Only Edition, 48%, from European oak casks, and a limited run of 1800 bottles. Suitable walking shoes are recommended for gentle Land Rover tracks. Should the weather be unsuitable, enjoy drams in the brand home as a comfortable alternative.
Warehouse Experience £25 (including £5 off the purchase of any 70cl bottle of single malt)
Ideal for the seasoned distillery visitor, this unique experience covers the process of maturation and gives you the opportunity to draw samples straight from the cask in our warehouse, which you can savour and enjoy during a tutored tasting. This experience is by appointment only, please call 013397 42700 or email royal.lochnagar.distillery@diageo.com to book. Maximum of 6 people, please note that this experience does not include a Distillery Tour.
Royal Tour £40 (including £5 off the purchase of any 70cl bottle of single malt)
A welcoming cup of coffee and homemade shortbread in the Distillery Library where you will learn the history of the distillery, followed by an in-depth tour explaining how we make our whisky, hosted by one of our knowledgeable members of staff. After the tour there will be a very special tasting of Royal Lochnagar as well as a specially selected rare whisky.
This exclusive Royal Tour takes place from Monday to Friday at 10.30am and 2pm, and Saturdays 10.30am. Booking in advance is essential, minimum 2 people, so please contact us at royal.lochnagar.distillery@diageo.com or the visitor centre on 013397 42700.
Booking for groups of over 8 is advisable prior to any visit.
For health & safety reasons, children under 8 years old are not permitted in the production areas of the distillery.
Disabled persons including those with guide dogs and other assistance dogs are welcome at our 12 distillery visitor centres.
We will make reasonable adjustments to the distillery visitor tour that we offer at each visitor centre to ensure that disabled persons including those with guide dogs or other assistance dogs have a positive visitor experience and, above all else, remain safe.
The unique layout of each distillery location and visitor centre means that the reasonable adjustments we make at each distillery may vary.
If you are a guide dog assisted person we ask you to book your visit in advance highlighting your specific requirements so that we can endeavour to deliver a positive visitor experience.
