distilleries around Aviemore
Cardhu - Cardhu, on a hillside near the Spey, was rebuilt by one of several
women prominent in the whisky industry in 1872. Elizabeth Cumming's family
were involved with the Johnnie Walker blends which contain Cardhu malt whisky.
Recently, however, a single malt Cardhu has been produced and in 1998 a Rare
Malts edition. www.malts.com
Glenfarclas - One of the best known, respected and fiercely independent
distilleries of Speyside. Although not widely known their whiskies are much
sought after by the connoisseurs. The distillery, privately family owned
by J. and G. Grant, (no connection with any other whisky Grants), is situated
about a mile from the river Spey, below heather-covered hills, beneath Ben
Rinnes. Using the same soft water as Aberlour. www.glenfarclas.co.uk
