Review Strathisla - Keith

This is the oldest continuously operating distillery in the Highlands. The distillery is conducting tours, tastings and free samplings. It is a home of the Chivas Regal. Hence, 90-95% of whiskeys are going into the blend. However, the remaining 5-10% are excellent sweet and balanced single malt whisky. The palate is sweet, fruity, heather honey flavour with some nuttiness and perfectly balanced.

a great traditional distillery with well-known prices compared to other distilleries. Here, there is no tendency to trick the customer and charge higher prices than in the supermarket. Great fun exploring and tasting 3 whiskeys for £20. I bought glasses and 2 bottles of whiskey myself. An interesting fact for me was that mixed whiskey is not so easy to make and I have a different perspective on it now.

We've visited several distilleries, this was the most interesting, informative and enjoyable so far. Our guide Briony was superb, combining information, warmth and bubbly personality to great effect. The whisky tasting end to the tour was made more meaningful by the way she conducted it. Top marks!

This was our first distillery tour ever, and it set a really high bar. Briony was our tour guide, and she was fantastic! The distillery is beautiful, and frankly if we don't get to do another tour for all of our time in Scotland, that's ok, because we had such a great time there. If you're driving, they will put your samples in wee bottles to take a drink later. Also, sign up for their newsletter, and they give you a free mini bottle of Regal!

Enjoyable tour though a bit less polished than the other distilleries. You also get to see the more traditional side to whisky making and history. Tasting is also less rushed unlike others.

Absolutely loved the tour!! The guide was knowledgeable and explained the process of making whisky from grain to glass 😊👌

This is a really beautiful store with really friendly and helpful staff! As you would imagine their is a great choice of different whiskey from both this distillery and sister distilleries . The staff are more than accommodating if you wish to try a sip! And there are flights available for those who are not driving! When we called in, it was fairly quiet. Enough people were visiting so that you didn't feel awkward but not too many that it felt crowded! Lovely bar area! Even if you think you don't like whisky call in! You may be surprised.

Alice, thank you so much for this amazing tour! You made us understand whisky manufacturing but also you transfer your love this drink! Your histories were plenty of interesting information and curiosity! Thank you!

We had a tour one Saturday morning and were badly in need of some coffee; we were heartwarmingly cared for, thank you once more! About the tour, we found it to be very interesting, lots of new things -and flavours- to uncover. We are hoping to visit there again in spring

The Home of Chivas tour was amazing. Our tour our guide Carys was welcoming very informative and genuinely loved her job she made the tour with her enthusiasm. I throughly enjoyed creating our own blend at the end of the tour smelling all the different malts and a grain. Considering I don't drink whisky at all it was alot of fun smelling the notes and blending my own to take home . My husband and friends throughly enjoyed the tasting.

Nice distillery in the Spey side. I did the standard tour with my girlfriend and it was quite nice. The stillrooms were not accessible because of roof maintaince, the compensate for that we were offered a discount. Quite generous to be honest. Our tour guide was nice, but the group was rather big which made it hard to hear every piece of the story. The whiskeys in the end were good, although Chivas is not my favorite. So far I only visited single malt distilleries. This one primarily serves as input for the Chivas blends. I feel that to some extent touches the 'edge' of the distillery. It makes the end product less recognizable. Also the end was quite rushy. Therefore 4 stars.

Strathisla is a unique Distillery both regarding its history and the original shape of its buildings. The visit is very interesting and complete giving you a precise understanding of the fabrication process and the art of blending. Our guide Sarah was very helpful and answered all our questions. The end of the visit with the Chivas tasting is a unique experience for all your senses. A must

Originally established in 1786, Strathisla Distillery is with no doubt the Distillery you should go visit while touring Scotland. My visit at Strathisla Distillery was very informative and mostly gratifying. We took an hour tour, learning all about the history of the Distillery but mostly of course about the making and producing of one of the best and very popular whiskeys in the world - Chivas Regal. It was really interesting and fantastic too, and I also got to taste some of their finest whiskeys 8-21 years old. The structure of the Strathisla Distillery for itself is magnificent inside and out, and the touring staff were very nice and patient.

Visiting Strathisla Distillery was a highlight of our honeymoon! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, and the distillery itself was beautiful to visit. The tour itself was very interesting and thorough, and the blending experience we completed afterwards was very fun. This is something you must do when visiting Keith!

We did the distillery tour, very informative and interesting, really good distillery, really took the time to help us understand the history and range of whisky, would highly recommend. Among the best.

Strathisla distillery is one of the stylish distillery. The buildings are well maintained. The staff are very friendly. The visitor centre shop prices are very expansive similar to other distillery shops.

Highly recommend this distillery tour great visit 🥃

Very good tour!! Did the Chivas Blending after the distillery tour and had so much fun!!

A great place to visit and sample a wee dram 🥃

I ordered a cake for my daughter’s 18th birthday. I got exactly what was asked for (and she was really touched with the wee extras of music notes which was a surprise). Cake was delicious and i would definitely recommend a cake from here. Everybody who has had a bit of cake has commented on how delicious it was.

Ordered an Engagement cake. Looked and tasted amazing. Great comments from everyone. Thank you for excellent service. Highly recommend �

I am so lucky that my fabulous other half bought me a whole mint aero cheesecake for Valentine’s Day � it is absolutely delicious! He told me the staff were super helpful from order to pick up! Thankyou!!

Brilliant baker.... pies are lovely... always a great choice... and their filled donuts well words can't say how nice they are... hmmm.... not good for the waistline that's for sure but a lovely treat...

I got roll on sausage n bacon buttie ..yummy. and the coffee was amazing not had a coffee like that in a long time .. x

The finest chicken pie money can buy

I always stop by with my travels up north and it never disappoints. Excellent cakes, pies and sandwiches every time. Highly recommended.

We had two novelty birthday cakes made for the weekend. Perfect! Everyone commented on them. Thank you!!�

10 out of 10 for customer service - the only thing is that your strawberry cakes dinna do a lot for maa hips, just love them xxx

Best Baker around I'd say. Plenty choice at a very good price.. lovely fresh goods.

Had muffins yesterday and rocky roads today lovely cakes ����

Order from here daily for a variation of bloomers/pans for our restaurant. Never any problems with the product, and our customers love it. Great relationship built with the phone personnel which helps for ease of ordering. Delivers daily 6 days a week to Buckie from Keith. Recommend this buisness to many friends and family members, which have reiterated the freshness of the bread.

Best chicken pie in the land.

Brilliant Bakery and also carry out food ,friendly staff & excellent cleanliness X

Great people friendly staff and the food is excellent

Great selection of homemade foods from our bakers great staff who aim to please try it I promise you will come back for more