• Company History
  • Location: Blackford, Perthshire – the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.
  • 1488: King James IV visited the area, then a brewery; the first documented public purchase of beer in Scotland.
  • 1947: Distillery specialist William Delme-Evans saw mineral-rich and clean spring water nearby (Ochil Hills) and transformed the area into a whisky distillery; the name Tullibardine comes from the nearby small medieval church and means "lookout hill" in Gaelic.
  • Tullibardine was the first distillery built in Scotland since 1900.
  • 1993–2003: The distillery was quiet.
  • After 2003: Reopened by private investors and sold to the family-owned French wine and spirits group Terroir Distillers in 2011; there is now cooperage, maturation warehouses, blending and bottling line on site.

  • Focused on traditional craftsmanship and quality control throughout the process to honor the history and heritage.

  • Production Details

  • All processes in the production of single malt (except malting) take place on-site to ensure control and the integrity of the spirit and the wood.
  • Water source: Danny Burn; characterized as part of the “pure Highland gold” approach.
  • Equipment and facilities: Porteus Mill, 10 washbacks, 4 copper pot stills, cooperage, bottling line, and a maturation capacity of 20,000 cases.
  • Annual production figures are not disclosed in the material.

  • Tour initiatives and experiences are built around the distillery's workflows and craftsmanship.

  • Whisky Products

  • The range includes whiskies from the Signature Range, including the introduction of 18YO (the latest addition).
  • Focus on single malts, including special releases and additions to rotating collections.

  • The products are presented as traditionally distilled, handcrafted whiskies with an emphasis on the spirit and the quality of the wood.

  • Tasting Notes

  • Not clearly stated in the available material; the documentation focuses primarily on history, production methods, and on-site processes rather than specific tasting notes for each expression.

  • Events and News

  • Guided tours of the distillery, including the Bonded Tour with chocolate pairing.
  • Custodian Club: membership with early access to new releases, discount in the distillery shop, Black Astrum card, and other benefits.
  • Tour opening hours: 10:00–16:00, 7 days a week (except during the Christmas holiday); advance booking recommended; special rules for groups and club members.

  • All tours include the option to bring a driver's dram; facilities and tours are designed to provide insight into the distillery's craft.

  • Philosophy and Values

  • Passionate craftsmanship from start to finish; traditionally distilled whisky.
  • An eye for quality and the influence of the wood on flavor; control of the entire process from the still to maturation.
  • Focus on heritage and sustainable craftsmanship, including being one of the few distilleries where most production occurs on-site to ensure integrity and historical grounding.

Last updated: 20-01-26 15:16

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