Daftmill is named after the farm on which it's located, and the daft comes from local topography - the burn that runs through the site appears to run uphill (similar to the more famous Electric Brae on the Ayrshire coast), so the burn was called the Daft Burn by locals.
Website describes the history of the distillery and has a number of pictures of it now and during construction.
VisitingDaftmill Distillery is not open to the public. It's a small, working “farm” distillery which doesn't have a visitor centre or any suitable facilities. They may be able to offer a guided tour, by appointment.
Vital Stats
Distillery built on family owned farm, which grows the barley for the distillery. The farm buildings date back to the late 17th century
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Getting ThereClick the map's Google logo to go to Google Maps - for Directions, Street View etc.
Open Cycle Map Bing Map Cameronbridge Eden Mill Kingsbarns Lindores Abbey Distilleries Lowland Distilleries Daftmill Distillery is near Ladybank. Nearest stations - Ladybank (LDY) (Live Train Times); Springfield (SPF) (Live Train Times) Both stations are roughly 3 miles from Daftmill, but Ladybank has a much better service. Road to distillery is off the A91 near Bow of Fife. No access from South through Pitlair House. RangeNo whisky released yet, but from the samples I've had, especially from the bourbon casks, it's going to be good.
On 11 December 2017, Berry Brothers & Rudd announced a distribution deal with Daftmill, who said they "look forward to releasing the first single malt to the market place in the very near future". Francis Cuthbert susequently told scotchwhisky.com "Current plans involve an inaugural release of a single malt marrying two ‘complementary’ casks distilled in 2005, plus four annual single cask bottlings and two 12-year-old whiskies at 46% abv – one summer distillation and one winter distillation." CyclingNearest bike shops and services:
Keith Davies 99a Bonnygate, Cupar 01334 652596 Bill Ramsay Bike Repairs 52 Main Street, Dairsie 01334 870890 2 Wheel Care Cupar Road, Pitscottie 01334 828436/07955 979355 Leslie Bike Shop Blackwood Way, Glenrothes 01592 770600
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Photos on this page were taken by me. Click on photo to enlarge. Full size versions of all my photos of Daftmill Distillery are available on Flickr.
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