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Tour Details

  • Duration 8 Hours
  • Departs from Inverness
  • Departs 9:00 am
  • Returns 5:00 pm (approx)

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  • Lunch

  • Optional gratuitues

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This Highland Whisky day tour from Inverness is the perfect opportunity to experience Scotland’s most famous product, the water of life! Today we are visiting four of our favourite Highland whisky distilleries that are in the remote and beautiful far north of Scotland.

Departing from Inverness this tour not only takes in these stunning Highland distilleries, but also some beautiful scenery and historic locations along the road.

Your driver and private tour guide will explain the story of these places with stories and folklore as you travel between whisky distilleries.

The Highland and Island whisky region is home to 47 whisky distilleries. The choices are endless for distillery tours, tastings and of course to pick up your new favourite distillery exclusive bottling (or two)!

Each tour we operate is customisable to your interests. Below is a suggested itinerary but if you have a particular Speyside whisky distillery that you want to visit please ask!


Each one of our private tours is conducted in our premium Mercedes minivans, ensuring your comfort as we venture along the small cobbled streets around Edinburgh and narrow back roads of the highlands.

Your knowledgable kilt-wearing private tour guide will tell you the stories and show you the sights on this tour. We offer flexibility and your time inside and outside the vehicle is up to you.

RECOMMENDED SIGHTS ON THIS TOUR …
Clynelish

Clynelish is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery located in Brora in Sutherland. The distillery was founded in 1819 and is one of the Four Corners distilleries of Johnnie Walker. As such is known as ’the highland home of Johnnie Walker’ but it also has its own single malts that are available in various ages, the most popular being 14 years old. Clynelish is known for its waxy, fruity, and slightly smoky whisky.

The distillery has a long and rich history, and has been through many changes over the years, having recently been completely renovated. One thing that has remained constant is the distillery’s commitment to producing high-quality whisky.

It’s remote location means it is off the tourist trail, however we believe it is a hidden gem in the Scotch Whisky world.

Glenmorangie

On the banks of the Dornoch Firth lies Glenmorangie Distillery, arguably Scotland’s best selling malt producer, making some 10 million bottles per year. Glenmorangie dates back to the 18th century when a brewery was built on the site of the Morangie farm. In 1843 that the distillery was established by David Sutherland, the renovation was done on a shoestring budget and two second hand gin stills were purchased.

The distillery was sold to Leith-based blender MacDonald and Muir in 1918 and the family retained ownership of the company until 2004 when it was sold to the French drinks and fashion conglomerate Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton for £300 million. The ‘Glenmorangie’ name is pure Victorian marketing; meaning ‘The Glen of Tranquility” in Scots Gaelic, although the distillery doesn’t actually sit in a glen (valley)!

Dalmore

Dalmore is known for its production of luxury whiskies, which are often matured in a variety of casks, including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and ex-port casks. This gives Dalmore whiskies a complex flavor profile with notes of vanilla, fruit, and spice.

located in Alness, on the banks of The Cromarty Firth, the distillery was founded in 1839 by Alexander Matheson and is currently owned by Whyte & Mackay.

Some of the most popular Dalmore whiskies include the Dalmore 12 Year Old, the Dalmore 15 Year Old, and the Dalmore 18 Year Old. The Dalmore also produces a number of limited edition whiskies, which are often highly sought-after by collectors.

Carnegie Whisky Cellar

Situated in old Carnegie Courthouse, this is a real treat for Scotch whisky fans. The award-winning Carneige Whisky Cellar in Dornoch offers a fascinating and unique insight into the regions’ best drams during their tutored whisky flight.

On this tour we typically experience a full production tour at our first distillery and then enjoy whisky tasting ‘flights’ at two other locations of your choosing. There is also time for lunch along the way.

November 3, 2023 10:48 am
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Places this tour visits

No two private tours are the same, but these are popular places to see on this The Far North Whisky Distilleries Private Day Tour From Inverness

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  • Kelly B

    Don’t hesitate! Book now! We took a day tour from Edinburgh to St Andrew’s and it was the highlight of our two week trip. Our driver, Andy, was amazing! He was both professional and friendly and extremely knowledgeable about anything we asked him. He kept us laughing and entertained and [...]

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    We loved our tour and our very special guide, Ben. He was knowlegable and patient with all our quesions.Ben was waiting for us at the cruise terminal and got us back on time without any problems. Edinburgh was a delightful city that we hope to visit again soon.!

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    Sandy’s tour couldn’t have been better. Having never been to Edinburgh, we were unsure what were “must sees” and this half day private tour around the city helped us see everything AND inform us as to what we needed to explore even further. Sandy catered the tour to our questions [...]

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    Private whisky tour is the way to go! Alexander did a zoom meeting to get exactly what we wanted and then tailored a 6 day, 5 night trip exactly to what we wanted and what we didn't know to ask for! 3 nights in Islay with a variety of tours [...]

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