The Cairn Whisky Distillery

The Cairn Whisky Distillery is situated 12 miles northeast of Aviemore, 2 miles south of Grantown-on-Spey, just off the main A95 road.

The Distillery can be visited most of the year for the Shop, Restaurant and Tours. Postcode: PH22 3NT

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The Image top right is of The Cairn Distillery from a Riverside Walk looking towards the Visitor Centre.

This is a Single Malt Whisky Distillery that opened in 2022, so their first Bottles will not be sold until the 2030s.

The Distillery is owned by Gordon & MacPhail, who also own the Benromach Distillery at Forres 23 miles north, with them being famous for Blending Malt Whisky from around this area since the 1800s.

The Cairn Distillery sells their Malt Whisky and Blended Malt Whisky, 12 - 70 years old, about £50 - £7,000 per bottle.

For a list of all Distillers in Scotland that can be visited, view the page. Whisky Distillers.

The Cairn Distillery History

1895 - Gordon & MacPhail opened a shop on South Street in Elgin selling Groceries, Wines & Spirits, with the shop still there today.

Gordon & MacPhail soon became famous for Blending Whisky from the Speyside area, and being the first to release 70 and 80 year old Whisky, winning many awards.

1993 - Gordon & MacPhail bought the Benromach Distillery at Forres that opened in 1898.

2018 - the Benromach Distillery also began producing Red Door Gin.

2022 - Gordon & MacPhail opened a new Distillery named The Cairn by Grantown-on-Spey with a Riverside Walk along the wide River Spey.