Distilleries · Scottish Highlands
Ben Nevis Distillery
In or near Spean Bridge.
Ben Nevis Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round (indoors)
- Nearest railway station
- Banavie · 1.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ben Nevis Distillery, the nearest railway station is Banavie, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PH33 6TJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Ben Nevis Distillery is a working distillery in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1825. Address: Fort William, PH33 6TJ. Wikidata describes it as: "Whisky/spirit distillery.". Coordinates: 56.8349°, -5.0731°.
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Official information
Ben Nevis Distillery, established in 1825, is renowned for its whisky production, utilizing pure mountain water sourced from the nearby Ben Nevis peak. Visitors can learn about the whisky-making process, from mashing to distillation, and explore the distillery's rich history.
From the Wikipedia article
Ben Nevis Distillery is a whisky distillery in Fort William, Scotland. It is situated at the base of Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, which rises to 1,345 m (4,413 ft) above sea level. A coastal distillery in the Western Highlands, the distillery draws its water from the Allt a’Mhuilinn which originates from two pools on Ben Nevis, Coire Leis and Coire na’Ciste. Founded in 1825 as an independent enterprise, it has been owned by Nikka Whisky Distilling of Tokyo, Japan, since 1989.
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Background
History
The distillery was founded in 1825 by 'Long John' McDonald, a 6 ft descendant of a ruler of the western Scottish kingdom of Argyll (after whom the renowned blended Scotch, Long John, was named). After Long John's death in 1856, ownership was passed down to Donald McDonald, his son. A second distillery was sited nearby in 1878 and named Nevis Distillery. In a bid to keep up with growing demand, the two distilleries eventually became one in the early twentieth century. In 1955 the distillery was taken over by new proprietors led by Joseph Hobbs. In 1991, a visitor centre and cafe was opened for the public.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8349, -5.0731
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH33 6TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Phone
- +44 1397 702476
- Established
- 1825
- Nearest railway station
- Banavie — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.bennevisdistillery.com
Sources
- osm: w456825913 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Ben Nevis Distillery (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Distillerie Ben Nevis.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ben Nevis Distillery?
- Ben Nevis Distillery is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6TJ).
- What is Ben Nevis Distillery?
- Ben Nevis Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
- How do I get to Ben Nevis Distillery?
- The nearest railway station is Banavie, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6TJ.
- When was Ben Nevis Distillery built?
- Built or established in 1825.
- Who owns Ben Nevis Distillery?
- Ben Nevis Distillery is owned by Nikka.
- How do I get to Ben Nevis Distillery?
- The nearest railway station is Banavie, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6TJ.