Dallas Dhu

Established in 1898 by Alexander Edward near Forres, Dallas Dhu was designed by the renowned architect Charles Doig. Production began in 1899 under Wright and Greig to provide spirits for the Roderick Dhu blend. The site changed ownership several times, passing to Benmore in 1921 and DCL in 1929. Despite a fire in 1939 and a temporary closure, production resumed in 1947. However, the distillery officially closed in 1983. For decades, it served as a meticulously preserved museum under Historic Environment Scotland guardianship, keeping its traditional equipment intact through the years.

In July 2024, Historic Environment Scotland announced that Aceo would manage a phased revival of the site. While the heritage equipment survives, modern plans focus on returning the site to active whisky production. Current operations emphasize visitor experiences and future distilling intentions rather than immediate availability of new single malt. The legacy of Dallas Dhu is defined by its status as a time capsule of Victorian distilling architecture, bridgeing the gap between its nineteenth-century origins and a new era of investment that seeks to breathe life back into the historic stills at Forres.