Speyside whisky distilleries near Forres are within easy reach of Tullochwood Lodges. Dallas Dhu and Benromach are approximately 10 minutes away, Dunphail and Glen Moray about 20 minutes away, and every attraction in this guide is within roughly 55 minutes. Find a favourite malt, meet the people who make it, or enjoy discovering somewhere new. The cards below include drive times, postcodes and links to plan your visits.
Planning note: Driving times are approximate and calculated from the Tullochwood Lodges entrance at Rafford, IV36 2RU, rather than Forres town centre. They’re a useful guide when choosing which visits to combine.
Last reviewed: 11 October 2026.
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Speyside whisky attractions, nearest first
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
Victorian machinery and whisky heritage at a revived distillery near Forres.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 10 mins
Postcode: IV36 2RR
Benromach Distillery
Traditional hands-on whisky making and gently smoky Speyside malts.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 10 mins
Postcode: IV36 3EB
Dunphail Distillery
Traditional floor malting and manual whisky making at a modern distillery.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 20 mins
Postcode: IV36 2QR
Glen Moray Distillery
A working Elgin distillery with varied cask finishes, tastings and a café.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 20 mins
Postcode: IV30 1YE
Cardhu Distillery
Discover the Cumming women’s story and enjoy sensory whisky experiences.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 25 mins
Postcode: AB38 7RY
Benriach Distillery
Explore peated, unpeated and triple-distilled whisky with varied cask influences.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 25 mins
Postcode: IV30 8SJ
Glenfarclas Distillery
Family-owned whisky making and sherry-led malts in the memorable Ship’s Room.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 30 mins
Postcode: AB37 9BD
The Macallan Estate
Striking architecture, estate history and guided whisky tastings.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 30 mins
Postcode: AB38 9RX
Speyside Cooperage
Watch skilled coopers at work and discover the craft behind whisky casks.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 30 mins
Postcode: AB38 9RS
Cragganmore Distillery
Historic Speyside whisky making and railway heritage beside the river.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 30 mins
Postcode: AB37 9AB
Glen Grant Distillery
Whisky heritage and the Garden of Splendours in Rothes.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 30 mins
Postcode: AB38 7BS
The GlenAllachie Distillery
Cask-focused whisky making, warehouse drams and views towards Ben Rinnes.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 35 mins
Postcode: AB38 9LR
Speyburn Distillery
Victorian whisky making, preserved drum maltings and traditional worm tubs.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 35 mins
Postcode: AB38 7AG
Aberlour Distillery
Rich, sherry-led whisky where the Lour Burn meets the Spey.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 35 mins
Postcode: AB38 9PJ
Glenfiddich Distillery
Family-owned single malt heritage, historic warehouses and a whisky lounge.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 35 mins
Postcode: AB55 4DH
Balvenie Distillery
Traditional whisky crafts, from floor malting to coopering and copper work.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 40 mins
Postcode: AB55 4BB
The Glenlivet Distillery
Whisky history, production tours and nearby smugglers’ walking trails.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 40 mins
Postcode: AB37 9DB
The Cairn Distillery
A modern distillery with Cairngorm views, tastings and food.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 45 mins
Postcode: PH26 3NT
Strathisla Distillery
Picturesque twin pagodas and Chivas whisky heritage in Keith.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 45 mins
Postcode: AB55 5BS
Ballindalloch Distillery
Family-owned whisky making using locally grown barley and traditional methods.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 50 mins
Postcode: AB37 9AX
Tomatin Distillery
Highland whisky making, warehouse tastings and mountain scenery.
Drive time from Tullochwood Lodges: 55 mins
Postcode: IV13 7YT
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The Malt Whisky Trail
Follow an official nine-site route connecting working distilleries, heritage, coopering and landscapes through flexible itineraries stretching from the Moray coast into the mountains.
Not a single attraction: The trail connects nine separate whisky locations and has no single postcode. Its nearest participating site is Dallas Dhu, approximately 10 minutes from Tullochwood Lodges.
Planning: Recommended; reserve each participating attraction separately.
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Speyside whisky FAQs
Which whisky distilleries are closest to Tullochwood Lodges?
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery and Benromach Distillery are the closest attractions in this guide, each approximately 10 minutes by car from Tullochwood Lodges.
How far are Speyside’s visitor distilleries from Forres?
From Tullochwood Lodges at Rafford, the 21 physical attractions in this guide are approximately 10–55 minutes away by car, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Should Speyside distillery tours be booked in advance?
Yes — booking ahead is a good way to secure the tour you fancy, especially at The Macallan Estate, Speyside Cooperage, Aberlour and Balvenie. Each card has the venue’s own booking link.
Is the Malt Whisky Trail a single visitor attraction?
The Malt Whisky Trail brings together nine separate whisky locations. You can choose the stops that interest you and book each visit individually, making the day your own.
Should opening times be checked before travelling?
Each card links to the venue’s own website, where you’ll find tour times, opening hours and booking information to help plan your day.
Photo credits and reuse licences
Dunphail Distillery and The Cairn Distillery photographs were supplied by Tullochwood Lodges. The Glenlivet photograph was supplied by The Glenlivet and resized and converted to WebP for this website. The Benromach photograph was supplied by Benromach (photograph by Dan Prince) and resized and converted to WebP for this website. Other photographs are from Wikimedia Commons under the licences shown below. Images are cropped for card display; the source files are otherwise unchanged.
- Dallas Dhu: ronnie leask, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Benromach: photograph by Dan Prince, supplied by Benromach in October 2026.
- Glen Moray: Zenit, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Benriach: Christopher Gillan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Speyburn: Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Aberlour: Braveheart, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Glen Grant: S8z11, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- GlenAllachie: Nicholas Mutton, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- The Macallan Estate: Yair Tzipori, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Speyside Cooperage: Anton lecram, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Cragganmore: Andrew Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Cardhu: Cls With Attitude, CC BY-SA 2.5.
- Balvenie: Christopher Gillan, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Glenfarclas: Andrew Abbott, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Glenfiddich: Christoph Strässler, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- The Glenlivet: photograph supplied by The Glenlivet for use on this website.
- Strathisla: Y. Kohno, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Ballindalloch: Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Tomatin: Bill Henderson, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Please note: Each venue’s official website has its latest tour times, prices and booking details.
