distilleries around Aviemore
Glenfiddich - The Glen of the river Fiddich gives its name to this biggest-selling
single malt whisky in the world. The distillery lies on the river Fiddich
(meaning that the river runs through the valley of the deer), in Dufftown.
This small but world famous distillery was founded in 1886-87 and is still
owned by the original family. It is a limited company with its own bottling
line on site, producing mature malts some of great value and age. A new product
from this distillery is Glenfiddich Malt Whisky Liquer. This certainly has
to be tasted. www.glenfiddich.com
The
Balvenie - Next door to Glenfiddich and founded by the same company
in 1892 - added Kininvie in 1990 and remains a family firm.The Balvenie whiskies
are sweeter and richer following the Speyside heather-honey style and the
barley is supplied from the family farm. www.thebalvenie.com
