Named as one of the top 10 Scottish distilleries to visit by The Guardian and unmissable by The Spirits Business, we are excited to be reopening for tours from the 26th April for UK residents. In the meantime, we are happy to take provisional bookings from travellers outside the UK for dates after 21st June. We are also hosting a special event on Friday the 16th of July which includes a full day of activities from foraging to cocktail making. For more details see below.
In line with current restrictions we are only able to host a maximum of four people from two different households, so booking is essential. This will be updated as and when restrictions change. Access into the distillery itself is also going to be limited – but we will make your experience memorable nonetheless.
We will still be running two tours a day on weekdays starting at 10am and at 2pm. Please note neither the shop or visitor centre are open on weekends. Refreshments and homemade cake will be served, along with tasters of our spirits at the end of the tour. Tour prices are £15 per person and under 18’s are welcome. Please contact our visitor manager Amy on tours@ncnean.com for more information and to book. Please allow two hours for your visit, and please bring masks and maintain social distancing in line with government guidelines.
Please note that the water taxi from Tobermory to Drimnin is currently suspended, and we are waiting to find out if it will resume after the 21st June.
We look forward to seeing you this summer.
Are you planning to visit us on or around the 16th of July 2021? We are hosting a foraged cocktail masterclass and distillery tour in collaboration with West Highland Herbal.
Clare Holohan BSc (Hons) MNIMH is an expert forager and medicinal herbalist who lives locally. She helped develop our recipe for our first experimental product, our Botanical Spirit.
Morning: Foraging walk with Clare.
Afternoon: Distillery tour & foraged cocktail masterclass.
Tickets include morning refreshment, light foraged lunch, two wild cocktails and a masterclass in making your very own bitters to take away with you.
Event date: 16th July 2021
Time: 9.30am – 4pm approx
Ticket price: £80 per person. Limited spaces available, please contact Amy at tours@ncnean.com to book.
You can reach us by land or by sea. If you fancy taking a slow adventure on land, there are instructions on how to reach us here, including via public transport. If you are planning to visit us by sea, you can get to us via the Calmac Ferry from Oban and Mull, or if you are coming on your own boat we have two moorings in a beautiful bay below the distillery. They are suitable for boats up to 45ft, and can be used for day visits and at your own risk. There are also pontoons in Lochaline (a 30 minute drive away), which we may be able to offer transport to and from. If you’d like to use the mooring, or want more info on transport please get in touch.
If you fancy staying on the doorstep, Achnacriche Bed and Breakfast is within walking distance of the distillery. If you are looking to stay longer than a couple of nights then you can find out about the local weekly holiday lets here. Outside of Drimnin, West Highland Peninsulas and Fort William Accommodation both have a good lists of places to stay. Wherever you stay, remember to book early as places tend to get reserved fairly quickly.
The distillery is located on the beautiful and wild Drimnin Estate which offers long stretches of coastline, well sign-posted walks and plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities (including White Tailed and Golden Eagles, Scottish Wildcat, Pine Martens and Otters). More details about the estate and accommodation options, including a bed and breakfast, are available on the estate website.
Just 12 miles down the road, Lochaline is the main village on the Morvern peninsula. It is served by a regular ferry service to Mull and has more accommodation options, including B&Bs and a hotel.
Visitors can arrange for bespoke tour experiences that include guided plant identification walks, kayaking, hill walking or wild camping in conjunction with local outdoor activity providers. Please contact us at tours@ncnean.com for more details.
