Scotland Whiskey Tours
Produced in Scotland for as long as anyone can remember, whiskey (whisky) is part of our heritage and by far our biggest export.
There are over a hundred distilleries throughout the country, each using their own traditional methods to turn barley, spring water and yeast into our precious spirit all with their own unique taste and character.
We have whiskey tours available from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Below is a selection of the whiskey distilleries we visit on our whiskey tours. If there is a particular distillery you would like to visit and it’s not on our list, just let us know and we can include it in your personal tour.
Loch Lomond and Central Scotland distilleries
Glengoyne Distillery, one of the smallest and prettiest in the country and home to the slowest stills. Visit on the Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Whiskey Tour from Glasgow / from Edinburgh
Deanston Distillery, a large converted cotton mill on the banks of the River Teith. Visit on the Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Whiskey Tour
Kingsbarns Whisky Distillery, one of Scotland’s newest distilleries. Visit on the Falkland Palace, St Andrews and Whiskey Tour
Central Highlands distilleries
The Glenturret Distillery for an in-depth tour of the Famous Grouse Experience and a tasting of Glenturret single malt whiskey. Visit on the Stirling Castle, the Famous Grouse Distillery and Loch Lomond Day Tour
Edradour, one of the smallest and most picturesque distilleries in Scotland for an in-depth tour and a wee dram of Edradour’s finest malts. Visit on the Speyside Whiskey Trail from Glasgow or Edinburgh
Dalwhinnie Distillery, the highest distillery in Scotland for a tasting of four classic single malts complemented with specially selected handmade chocolates. Visit on the Speyside Whiskey Trail from Glasgow or Edinburgh
Blair Athol Distillery, situated in Pitlochry, we offer a guided tour followed by a dram of Blair Athol single malt Visit on the Perthshire Highlands Whiskey Day Tour from Glasgow or from Edinburgh
Highlands & North Scotland distilleries including the world famous Speyside Whiskey Trail
Royal Lochnagar Distillery we visit for a 1-hour tour and a wee dram of Lochnagar’s award-winning 12 yr old single malt whiskey Visit on the Speyside Whiskey Trail from Glasgow or Edinburgh
Glenlivet Distillery, for a complimentary 45 min tour and a wee dram of Glenlivet single malt whiskey. Visit on the Speyside Whiskey Trail from Glasgow or Edinburgh
Stathisla Distillery, the oldest operating distillery in the Highlands which has been making whiskey first hand since 1786. Visit on the Speyside Whiskey Trail from Glasgow or Edinburgh
Balvenie Distillery, a tour of the malt barns, floors Kilns & cooperage ending in a nosing and tasting of four very different malts from first-fill and refill-fill casks. Visit on the Speyside Whiskey Trail from Glasgow or Edinburgh
Benromach Distillery where you will uncover the secrets behind creating Benromach’s beautiful malts. Visit on the Speyside Whiskey Trail from Glasgow or Edinburgh
Dallas Dhu Distillery Step back in time to see and hear how whisky was made in the 1900s – and then sample a dram for yourself. Visit on the Speyside Whiskey Trail from Glasgow or Edinburgh
Dewar’s Distillery, with an excellent interactive exhibition and home to the best-selling Whiskey in the USA!. Visit on the Speyside Whiskey Trail from Glasgow or Edinburgh
West Coast and Islands distilleries
Oban distillery, the distillery is unusual in that it sits in the heart of the town of Oban, and offers regular guided tours of the distillery finishing with a wee dram of Oban’s excellent 14 yr old single malt whiskey. Visit on the West Coast and Islay Whiskey Tour Trail from Glasgow or from Edinburgh
Islay – Ardbeg Distillery, Ardbeg is peatiest of all the malt whiskey on Islay and offer regular tours and tastings, after which you can enjoy a delicious lunch at the old kiln cafe. Visit on the West Coast and Islay Whiskey Tour Trail from Glasgow or from Edinburgh
Islay – Lagavulin Distillery, known for its long maturation and rich peaty character. Visit on the West Coast and Islay Whiskey Tour Trail from Glasgow or from Edinburgh
Islay – Laphroaig Distillery and a journey through the ages including four choice drams. Visit on the West Coast and Islay Whiskey Tour Trail from Glasgow or from Edinburgh
Islay – Bruichladdich Distillery, located on the shores of Loch Indaal. Here you can enjoy a 2-hour tour and a dram of Bruichladdich which is less peaty and lighter than all of the Islay whiskies. There’s also the opportunity to bottle your own personal malt. West Coast and Islay Whiskey Tour Trail from Glasgow or from Edinburgh
Islay – Kilchoman Distillery, this is a farm distillery established in 2015 and the first to open on Islay for 124 yrs. West Coast and Islay Whiskey Tour Trail from Glasgow or from Edinburgh
Islay – Bowmore Distillery for an afternoon behind the scenes tour and a wee dram. Visit on the West Coast and Islay Whiskey Tour Trail from Glasgow or from Edinburgh
Skye – Talisker Distillery for a tour and a wee dram. Visit on the Highlands and Isle of Skye Tour from Glasgow / from Edinburgh
