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Whisky Capital Inn

4 church street
Rated 8.2 in 766 reviews

Located in the heart of the world-renowned whisky region, Whisky Capital Inn in Dufftown, United Kingdom, offers a distinctive blend of comfort and charm that reflects its surroundings. As a boutique hotel, Whisky Capital Inn provides an intimate and personalized experience for its guests, with beautifully appointed rooms that combine traditional Scottish elements with modern amenities. The design incorporates local craftsmanship and materials, creating a cozy yet refined atmosphere that appeals to both leisure and business travelers.

Whisky Capital Inn is uniquely positioned for those keen to explore the Speyside whisky trail, home to several of Scotland's most famous distilleries. Guests can easily access local distilleries such as Glenfiddich, Balvenie, and Aberlour, making it an ideal base for whisky enthusiasts eager to delve into tastings and tours.

In addition to its prime location, the hotel features a welcoming lounge bar where guests can relax and sample a curated selection of regional whiskies. The dining area offers a menu that emphasizes local produce, providing an authentic taste of the area's culinary offerings. The attentive staff are knowledgeable about the locale and eager to assist with recommendations and arrangements to enhance each guest's stay.

Whether you're drawn by the allure of Scotch whisky, the scenic beauty of the region, or simply seeking a tranquil retreat, Whisky Capital Inn in Dufftown caters to your needs with a distinct blend of hospitality and cultural immersion, ensuring a memorable visit to this iconic corner of Scotland.

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Michelin Restaurants in Dufftown and near Whisky Capital Inn

Balvenie Castle
Balvenie Castle
Ruined castle in Moray, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.6mi
Mortlach Parish Church
Mortlach Parish Church
Parish church in Mortlach, Moray, Scotland, UK
0.6km / 0.38mi
Clock Tower, The Square, Dufftown
Clock tower in Moray, Scotland, UK
40m / 40yd
Dufftown Whisky Museum
Museum in Dufftown, Scotland, UK
60m / 60yd
Auchindoun Castle
Auchindoun Castle
15th-century tower castle in Scotland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Craigellachie
Craigellachie
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
5.9km / 3.6mi
The Macallan distillery
The Macallan distillery
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Aberlour Parish Church
Aberlour Parish Church
Church building in Moray, Scotland, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Beldorney Castle
Beldorney Castle
Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Bridge of Haugh, War Memorial
War memorial in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
Boharm Old Parish Church
Church building in Moray, Scotland, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Cardhu distillery
Cardhu distillery
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
13.4km / 8.3mi
Knockando Woolmill
Knockando Woolmill
Woollen mill in Moray, Scotland, UK
13.7km / 8.5mi
Strathisla distillery
Strathisla distillery
Distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
15.4km / 9.6mi
Aultmore distillery
Aultmore distillery
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
15.6km / 9.7mi
Ballindalloch Castle
Ballindalloch Castle
Castle in Moray, Scotland, UK
14.9km / 9.3mi
St Rufus Church, Keith
St Rufus Church, Keith
Church building in Moray, Scotland, UK
15.2km / 9.4mi
Wormy Hillock Henge
Wormy Hillock Henge
Neolithic henge monument in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.6km / 9.7mi
The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
16.7km / 10.4mi
Drumin Castle
Drumin Castle
Tower house in Moray, Scotland, UK
16.9km / 10.5mi
Roman Catholic Church of The Incarnation, Tombae
Roman Catholic Church of The Incarnation, Tombae
Catholic church in Moray, Scotland, UK
17.8km / 11.1mi
Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle
Castle in Moray, Scotland, UK
19.8km / 12.3mi
Tap o' Noth
Tap o' Noth
Hillfort in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
19.2km / 11.9mi
Gordon Episcopal Chapel and Parsonage, Fochabers
Gordon Episcopal Chapel and Parsonage, Fochabers
Church building in Fochabers, Moray, Scotland, UK
19.1km / 11.9mi
St. Mary's Fochabers
St. Mary's Fochabers
Church in Moray, Scotland, UK
18.8km / 11.7mi
Duchess of Richmond's Monument
Monument in Moray, Scotland, UK
18.2km / 11.3mi
Major Allan Wilson Memorial Fountain
Architectural structure in Moray, Scotland, UK
19.1km / 11.9mi
Huntly Castle
Huntly Castle
Ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
20.8km / 12.9mi
Scalan
Scalan
Ruined 18th century Catholic seminary in Moray, Scotland, UK
21.9km / 13.6mi
Advie railway station
Railway station in Advie, Highland, Scotland, UK (1863-1965)
20.4km / 12.7mi
Arn Hill,stone circle,Rothiemay Station
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
21.6km / 13.4mi
Church Of Scotland, Advie Parish Church
Church building in Highland, Scotland, UK
20.5km / 12.8mi
Rhynie and Kearn war memorial
Rhynie and Kearn war memorial
War memorial in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
21.6km / 13.5mi
Lhanbryd, Old Parish Church, Burial Ground, War Memorial
War memorial in Moray, Scotland, UK
22km / 13.6mi
Bogton, stone circle 250m NW of
Architectural structure in Moray, Scotland, UK
21.4km / 13.3mi
Leith Hall
Leith Hall
Country house in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
23.9km / 14.9mi
Birnie Kirk
Birnie Kirk
Church in Elgin, Scotland
22.2km / 13.8mi
St Ninian's Church, Tynet
St Ninian's Church, Tynet
Architectural structure in Moray, Scotland, UK
22km / 13.7mi
St Gregory's Church, Preshome
St Gregory's Church, Preshome
Architectural structure in Moray, Scotland, UK
23.2km / 14.4mi
Clochan, Women's Land Army Memorial
Clochan, Women's Land Army Memorial
War memorial in Moray, Scotland, UK
22.8km / 14.2mi
Rothiemay, War Memorial
War memorial in Moray, Scotland, UK
23.9km / 14.9mi
Rothiemay Parish Church
Church in Moray, Scotland, UK
23.9km / 14.9mi
Enzie South Parish Church, Broadley
Church in Moray, Scotland, UK
23km / 14.3mi
Corrstone Wood, stone circle
Stone circle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
22.6km / 14mi
Dallas Parish Church
Church building in Moray, Scotland, UK
23.5km / 14.6mi

What to do in Dufftown and near Whisky Capital Inn

Balvenie Castle
Balvenie Castle
Ruined castle in Moray, Scotland, UK
1km / 0.6mi
Mortlach Parish Church
Mortlach Parish Church
Parish church in Mortlach, Moray, Scotland, UK
0.6km / 0.38mi
Clock Tower, The Square, Dufftown
Clock tower in Moray, Scotland, UK
40m / 40yd
Dufftown Whisky Museum
Museum in Dufftown, Scotland, UK
60m / 60yd
Auchindoun Castle
Auchindoun Castle
15th-century tower castle in Scotland
3.5km / 2.2mi
Craigellachie
Craigellachie
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
5.9km / 3.6mi
The Macallan distillery
The Macallan distillery
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
6.2km / 3.9mi
Aberlour Parish Church
Aberlour Parish Church
Church building in Moray, Scotland, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Beldorney Castle
Beldorney Castle
Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Bridge of Haugh, War Memorial
War memorial in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
Boharm Old Parish Church
Church building in Moray, Scotland, UK
10.3km / 6.4mi
Cardhu distillery
Cardhu distillery
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
13.4km / 8.3mi
Knockando Woolmill
Knockando Woolmill
Woollen mill in Moray, Scotland, UK
13.7km / 8.5mi
Strathisla distillery
Strathisla distillery
Distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
15.4km / 9.6mi
Aultmore distillery
Aultmore distillery
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
15.6km / 9.7mi
Ballindalloch Castle
Ballindalloch Castle
Castle in Moray, Scotland, UK
14.9km / 9.3mi
St Rufus Church, Keith
St Rufus Church, Keith
Church building in Moray, Scotland, UK
15.2km / 9.4mi
Wormy Hillock Henge
Wormy Hillock Henge
Neolithic henge monument in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
15.6km / 9.7mi
The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet
Whisky distillery in Moray, Scotland, UK
16.7km / 10.4mi
Drumin Castle
Drumin Castle
Tower house in Moray, Scotland, UK
16.9km / 10.5mi
Roman Catholic Church of The Incarnation, Tombae
Roman Catholic Church of The Incarnation, Tombae
Catholic church in Moray, Scotland, UK
17.8km / 11.1mi
Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle
Castle in Moray, Scotland, UK
19.8km / 12.3mi
Tap o' Noth
Tap o' Noth
Hillfort in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
19.2km / 11.9mi
Gordon Episcopal Chapel and Parsonage, Fochabers
Gordon Episcopal Chapel and Parsonage, Fochabers
Church building in Fochabers, Moray, Scotland, UK
19.1km / 11.9mi
St. Mary's Fochabers
St. Mary's Fochabers
Church in Moray, Scotland, UK
18.8km / 11.7mi
Duchess of Richmond's Monument
Monument in Moray, Scotland, UK
18.2km / 11.3mi
Major Allan Wilson Memorial Fountain
Architectural structure in Moray, Scotland, UK
19.1km / 11.9mi
Huntly Castle
Huntly Castle
Ruined castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
20.8km / 12.9mi
Scalan
Scalan
Ruined 18th century Catholic seminary in Moray, Scotland, UK
21.9km / 13.6mi
Advie railway station
Railway station in Advie, Highland, Scotland, UK (1863-1965)
20.4km / 12.7mi

About Dufftown

Dufftown, located in the heart of Speyside, is known for its rich whisky heritage and picturesque landscapes. One of the main attractions is the whisky distilleries that dot the area. Dufftown is home to several renowned distilleries, including the famous Glenfiddich and Balvenie. Visiting these distilleries offers a chance to learn about the whisky-making process and enjoy tastings of their fine products.

The Speyside Cooperage is another interesting site, where visitors can witness the traditional craft of barrel-making, an essential part of whisky production. This center provides insights into the importance of cooperage in the whisky industry and offers guided tours.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding countryside provides beautiful walking and hiking trails. The Moray Way, which passes through Dufftown, showcases the stunning landscapes of the region, making it perfect for nature lovers and hikers.

The Dufftown Museum offers a glimpse into the town's history, featuring exhibits on local heritage, including its whisky history and the impact of the railway on the area. This small but informative museum provides context to the town’s development.

Finally, the annual Dufftown Whisky Festival is a highlight for many visitors. This event celebrates the local whisky culture with various tastings, workshops, and tours, attracting whisky enthusiasts from around the world.

Overall, Dufftown provides a combination of cultural experiences, outdoor activities, and a deep dive into the world of whisky, making it a unique destination in the UK.




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