Luxury Highland Scotland Whisky Tours

Highland Scotland is probably one of the most popular regions for many famous world renowned Whisky Distilleries including, Balvenie, Macallan, Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas, GlenAllachie, Glenlivet, Aberlour to name but a few. In fact you have the choice of over 50 Distilleries. If you base yourself in Edinburgh, Stirling or Glasgow then you will also enjoy driving through some of Scotland`s most stunning scenery on your way to see your chosen Distilleries, including Cairngorm National Park. On arrival at your Distillery you have the option to either take part in a guided tour (Best booked in advance) , or sample a taste of the many whisky on offer, or simply wonder round the visitor centre/shop, where you either buy your own whisky or even bottle your own from a limited cask, making your visit even more special.

A typical day`s tour enables you to visit up to three Whisky Distilleries, when you are taking advantage of there individual tours, from an experienced staff member. These tours are really worthwhile as you learn and experience unique things about the individual Distilleries that the text books don`t tell you, and then at the end you get the chance to taste some incredible whisky. These typically can range from 1.0 – 2.0 hrs each, depending on the type of tour and prices vary accordingly. I can assist you with this to best suit your needs. These tours require to be paid for in advance.

As part of a daily distillery tour you will also have the option to visit the Speyside Cooperage, which makes and supplies the majority of Whisky barrels for local Distilleries. During this visit you can take part in a guided tour (Best booked in advance), or simply walk round the visitor centre.

I have given an example below of a typical 3 day tour departing from either Edinburgh, Stirling, or Glasgow. These tours involve overnight stay`s at your chosen accommodation, which I can help you choose. Similarly I can tailor the Distilleries to suit your preferred choice.

I can promise that you will not be disappointed with your choice of tour with Glentarra Scottish Tours, and I look forward to welcoming you on an experience of a lifetime.

Typical 3-Day tour –  

Day 1 – Pickup from your accommodation in Edinburgh, Stirling or Glasgow in your executive, luxury Mercedes-Benz S Class limousine and travel North via the Queensferry road bridge, where you can enjoy a view of the famous UNESCO Forth railway bridge, which dates back to 1890. Thereafter travel through Perthshire to Blair Athol Distillery near Pitlochry at the entrance to the Highlands, this lovely quaint old Distillery which is 226 years old, is well worth a visit. Following on from here, we travel further North towards Dalwhinnie Distillery, sitting 350 metres above sea-level it is one the highest Distilleries in Scotland, set in heart of the Cairngorm National Park it is sure to impress. We thereafter travel through some stunning scenery towards Granton-on-Spey where we enjoy a spot of lunch at a local Hotel. Finally travel through Speyside to Glenfarclas Distillery, founded in 1836 near Aberlour in the heart of Speyside, where you can experience a tasting or one of their exciting tours (To be booked in advance). Overnight accommodation at nearby Hotel of your choice.

Day 2 – Pickup from your accommodation and travel to the picturesque Aberlour Distillery, founded in 1879, this small and intimate Distillery holds a special place in the hearts of malt whisky lovers and has created a range of award-winning single malt whiskies with layers of complexity and a velvety richness. Thereafter visit the Speyside Cooperage and Visitor Centre, to get a unique view of Scottish Whisky barrels being made. These barrels are exported throughout the World and supply a large percentage of Scottish Distilleries. Opportunity to enjoy a traditional Scottish lunch in the nearby village of Aberlour. We finish off the day, by saving the best to last when we visit The Balvenie Distillery, which was founded in 1892. What sets Balvenie apart is its dedication to traditional craftsmanship. The distillery grows its own barley, malts it in its own floor maltings, and has coopers on site who maintain and repair the oak casks. Ensuring that every step of the whisky making process is carefully controlled and executed with precision. And of course, Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE presides over the all important maturation process.This unique Distillery provides you with a tour/tasting session probably unequalled. They are only for small groups and only 2 tours per day. Early booking is recommended. Thereafter overnight accommodation at nearby Hotel.

Day 3 – Pickup from your accommodation and travel to the stunning GlenAllachie Distillery, set in the outskirts of Aberlour, founded in 1967, which sits at the foot of Ben Rinnes. Previously, the Distillery mainly produced Whisky for blends however has since been relaunched as a Distllery known for its fruity, single malt expressions. Opportunity to enjoy one of their many tastings or tours. Travel further south for lunch in Tomintoul, a lovely small picturesque village. Thereafter continue our journey towards Royal Deeside, near to Balmoral Castle, famous with our Royal Family, its here that we visit the Royal Lochnagar Whisky Distillery, where again you can choose from one of the tours/tastings on offer, this idyllically placed close to Balmoral Castle. We also have the opportunity to visit the grounds, gardens of Balmoral Castle.

Thereafter travel south through the scenic Cairngorm National Park back to your accommodation in Edinburgh, Stirling or Glasgow.

* All Distillery tours or tastings require to be booked and paid for in advance, this can be arranged online, please contact us for more information.*

* Similarly, all accommodation will require to be booked in advance, please contact us for more information *