£570
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The Speyside Whisky day tour from Inverness is the perfect opportunity to experience Scotland’s most famous product, the water of life! On this day trip we’ll visit some famous distilleries but also a few lesser-known Speyside distilleries that are well worth the visit.
Departing from Inverness this tour not only takes in these stunning 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.
Speyside is home to 50 whisky distilleries along the Spey valley. The choices are endless for distillery tours, tastings and of course to pick up your favourite bottle (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 …
If there are specific distilleries you’d like to visit in Speyside, please let us know and we will accommodate all requests were possible. Distilleries like Macallan and Balvenie normally need at least 8 weeks advanced notice for booking.
Strathisla
Established in 1786, Strathisla Distillery is the oldest working distillery in the Highlands. Located in the quaint town of Keith it was the first distillery owned by the Chivas Brothers of Chivas Regal fame and Strathisla produces both a fantastic Single Malt and is the soul of each and every Chivas Regal bottle. We’ll learn about whisky making at Strathisla and also have the opportunity to make our own blend!
Cardhu
Recently renovated to become on of Speyside’s best visitor experiences, Cardhu is a great wee distillery with a fascinating history. Established listed by Helen Cummings in 1811, Cardhu tells the story of whisky evolution in the region. Deriving from the Gaelic for “Black Rock” Cardhu started life in a humble farm in the valley. By 1885 and with a license, John Cumming built a new distillery that was able to produce three times that of his wife’s farm-yard enterprise which is the distillery that stands to this day.
Glenlivet (option 1)
Founded in 1824, Glenlivet Distillery is the largest producer of single Malt Whisky in Scotland. On the 75 minute tasting tour you will learn how the distillery works and of course have a dram or two of this iconic distilleries whisky. If you prefer not to take the guided distillery tour at this location you can instead experience a whisky ‘flight’ (tasting).
Ballindaloch (option 2)
Distilling on the Macpherson-Grant family estate can be traced back to the 1820’s, however today’s distillery was opened by Prince Charles in 2015. Set into a converted farm building. The first single malt to be produced here went on sale in 2019, making Ballindaloch the newest old distillery on Speyside and we’ll stop for a tasting of their whisk.
Speyside Cooperage
Located just outside Aberlour visit the only working Cooperage in Scotland, where oak whisky barrels are created, refreshed and prepared for ageing of Scotch Whisky. Using ancient techniques up to 5000 years old watch the masters at work and witness the sights, sounds and smells of the working cooperage.
Please note that the cooperage is only open on weekdays
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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 Spirit Of Speyside Private Day Tour From Inverness
Recent Customer Testimonials
Robert M
Michael was a great host. Very knowledgeable about the area and was able to get us around Edinburgh quickly and efficiently so we could see as much as possible during our day
Alex M
We went on a tour with Hazel today. She was a rock star! We had the best day ever! She was so friendly, knowledgeable and kind! She was very attentive to our interests and we truly enjoyed her company. She’s the best tour guide ever!
Renato B
Our host Alexander was very flexible and adapted the tour according to our requests and the weather. He had a deep knowledge of routes and destinations and knew exactly when to explain or introduce facts or curiosities about the Scottish history. Alexander went above and beyond to provide us with the [...]
Sheila M
Best stop on the cruise. Picked up by our guide who was very professional and personable, tour of Edinburgh the forth bridges and also a trip to Rosslyn Chappel. Great day. Thanks again, Sheila and Greg x
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