Cardhu distillery, Aberlour

Name: Cardhu distillery
Address: Aberlour, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1479 874635

#3 among attractions in Aberlour

Food and drink, Eat and drink, Distillery, Whiskey distillery

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Cardhu is a Speyside distillery near Archiestown, Moray, Scotland, founded in 1824 by whisky smuggler John Cumming and his wife Helen. The distillery is now run by Diageo and the distillery's Scotch whisky makes up an important part of the Johnnie Walker blended whiskies. The word "Cardhu" derives from the Scots Gaelic Carn Dubh, meaning "Black Rock". ()

Alternative names: Founded: 1824 (200 years ago)Coordinates: 57°28'16"N, 3°20'58"W

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Aberlour United Kingdom

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+44 1479 874635

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Day trips

Cardhu distillery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Knockando Woolmill, Ballindalloch Castle, Ben Rinnes, Glen Grant distillery.

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Historical place, Watermill
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Forts and castles
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Tours, Distillery, Whiskey distillery
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Distillery, Whiskey distillery
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Distillery, Whiskey distillery
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Distillery, Whiskey distillery
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Distillery, Whiskey distillery
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Distillery, Whiskey distillery
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Distillery, Whiskey distillery
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Distillery, Whiskey distillery
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