Dallas Dhu distillery museum, Forres

Name: Dallas Dhu distillery museum
Address: Mannchie Rd, Forres, IV36 2RR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1309 676548

#7 among attractions in Forres

Specialty museum, Distillery, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Dallas Dhu distillery was a producer of single malt Scotch whisky that operated between 1899 and 1983 in Forres, Moray, Scotland. Dallas Dhu means "Black Water Valley" in Gaelic. Its whisky also appeared as a "Dallas Mhor" single malt. In 1899, Alexander Edward designed the Dallas Dhu distillery at the height of the whisky boom. Later he sold the plans and the distillery was built by the blender Wright and Greg. It was acquired by Benmore Distilleries Ltd, which joined DCL in 1929. The stillhouse was destroyed by a fire in 1939, but rebuilt. Production continued until the distillery closed in 1983; it is now a museum. ()

Alternative names: Founded: 1899 (125 years ago)Coordinates: 57°35'23"N, 3°36'52"W

Address

Mannchie RdForres IV36 2RR United Kingdom

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+44 1309 676548

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