Private 3 Day Speyside Whisky Tour From Edinburgh
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About This Tour in Edinburgh
Why Visit Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is a stunning medieval city with a rich history and breathtaking architecture. Explore the Royal Mile, visit Edinburgh Castle, and experience the vibrant festivals. Edinburgh offers world-class museums, historic sites, and a unique Scottish cultural experience.
Getting to Edinburgh
The easiest way to reach Edinburgh is by flying into Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- 9 whisky distillery tours and or tastings
- Depending on distillery availability, we may adjust the itinerary with like for like replacements.
What's Not Included
- Lunch, Dinner, extra tastings from £3 upwards
- Other snacks and soft drinks during the tour
- Royal Lochnagar tour and tasting - £35 - optional
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 5 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Edinburgh to Speyside
Distillery tour and tasting 1 hour
Distillery tour and tasting. Dalwhinnie Distillery, located in the Cairngorm National Park at the heart of the Scottish Highlands, is a must-visit destination for whisky enthusiasts. The distillery offers a guided tour of the facility, which lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour. During this time, visitors can explore the production area with an expert guide and learn about how Dalwhinnie whiskies are made and how and why they differ from their competitors. The tour concludes with a tutored tasting of three Dalwhinnie Single Malts, individually paired with handmade Scottish highland chocolates, plus a gift. The distillery’s unique high location and iconic malt make it a popular destination for tourists. The Dalwhinnie Tour is highly recommended, and advanced booking is required to avoid disappointment.
Time for lunch 1 hour
Time for lunch. The Dowans Hotel in Aberlour, Speyside is known for its excellent lunch and dinner options. The menu is freshly cooked to order and offers a range of seasonal dishes, including local Scottish cuisine and pizza. The hotel has two restaurants: 57, which is more informal, and Spé, which is a fine dining restaurant open on Friday and Saturday evenings only and offers delicious tasting menus. The views of the Spey valley are fantastic and in the summer, sitting outside can be delightful. The building is well over 100 years old, kept in wonderful condition.
Distillery tour and tasting or tasting only 1 hour
Distillery tour and tasting or tasting only. Fantastic family owned distillery. We visit Glenfarclas for their excellent tour and tasting or a couple of samples and shop visit. We choose Glenfarclas or Glenallachie based on availability. Glenfarclas was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to open a dedicated visitor centre in 1973. They still pride themselves on the warmth of their welcome. They have a range of tours to appeal to everyone from those new to whisky, to the dedicated enthusiast. "We invite you to visit our truly independent distillery and discover our renowned Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky" John L. S. Grant.
Distillery tour and tasting or tasting only
Distillery tour and tasting or tasting only. Nestled at the foot of Ben Rinnes lies one of the best-kept secrets in Speyside: GlenAllachie Distillery. Established in 1967, the story truly began in 2017 when the distillery was acquired from Pernod Ricard by industry legend Billy Walker and his two partners; Trisha Savage and Graham Stevenson. 100% Scottish owned and managed, GlenAllachie Distillery are one of the few truly independent Scotch whisky companies. They offer superb distillery tours and tastings and stand alone tastings in their lovely distillery bar. A vast range of both single malts and blended whiskies to try. Great to see production being lowered in search of a higher quality product with an independent identity.
Highlander Inn or the Quaich bar are both... 1 hour
Highlander Inn or the Quaich bar are both fantastic places to relax at the end of a day of whisky touring and tasting. stop here before your bed and breakfast or hotel stay on night one.
Speyside
Tour and tasting or stand alone tastings 2 hours
Tour and tasting or stand alone tastings. Voted the best whisky distillery tour in the world! Great to visit, still located in a very remote location, Glenlivet continue to be very popular with our guests.
Unique and rare whisky samples to try 30 minutes
Unique and rare whisky samples to try. Fantastic whisky shop and one of the best castles in the country. Great range of whiskies if you are interested in a bottle. Situation in the highest village in Scotland, Tomintoul.
Time for lunch: "Highland hospitality at its very best" 1 hour
Time for lunch: "Highland hospitality at its very best". Set in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park the village of Tomintoul is the highest in the Highlands. Clockhouse restaurant is located on the Glenlivet Estate world renowned for Malt whisky production, stunning scenery and its unique wildlife.
Tasting at Aberlour distillery: Uncover the story of Aberlour's... 1 hour
Tasting at Aberlour distillery: Uncover the story of Aberlour's incredible Single Malt Whisky as you learn about the origins of their distillery and the experience required to create Aberlour. On this tutored tasting you will discover four of our single malts, each selected to showcase the diversity of our craft.
Whisky tasting : Cardhu distillery is a Speyside distillery... 1 hour
Whisky tasting : Cardhu distillery is a Speyside distillery near Archiestown, Moray, Scotland, founded in 1824 by whisky smuggler John Cumming and his wife Helen. The distillery is now run by Diageo and the distillery's Scotch whisky makes up an important part of the Johnnie Walker blended whiskies. Recently selected as one of the four corners of Scotland by Johnnie Walker, a lovely upgraded facility showcases the old and the new from their whisky making success.
Speyside, Highlands then to Edinburgh
Tour and sample at the Speyside Cooperage 1 hour
Tour and sample at the Speyside Cooperage. One of the wonders of the whisky world, Speyside Cooperage gives you fantastic insight into the world of cask maturation. Where does whisky get most of it's flavour from? Why does the spirt interact so well in oak casks? Which nation do Scottish whisky distilleries work so closely with to help provide a supply of fantastic casks? Find out the answers to these questions and learn a lot more at this fantastic facility.
Tasting or tour and tasting at Glen Grant distillery 1 hour
Tasting or tour and tasting at Glen Grant distillery. Located in the northern end of the village Rothes in Speyside, The Glen Grant’s Scotch whisky distillery and fragrant garden make for a wonderful visit. The lighter side of Scotch whisky, breakfast whisky for some. Lovely distillery with a lot of history and a bright future.
Lunch near the fantastic Royal grounds of Balmoral castle 1 hour
Lunch near the fantastic Royal grounds of Balmoral castle. Tarmachan Cafe, Highlanders Bakehouse or the Balmoral castle cafe itself.
Free admission to Balmoral castle and it's beautiful grounds 45 minutes
Free admission to Balmoral castle and it's beautiful grounds. Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852, having been first leased in 1848. The grounds are now open to the public on specific dates over the autumn and winter months. You will be able to enjoy a relaxed walk in the grounds, view the exterior of the Castle and also have an opportunity to visit the Mews Gift Shop and Cafe.
Tour and tasting or drams in the visitor centre at own cost 1 hour
Tour and tasting or drams in the visitor centre at own cost. Beautiful location and distillery. Royal Lochnagar Distillery is situated just one mile from Balmoral Castle and sits at the foot of the Cairngorm mountains, fed by the crystal clear water of the Scarnock springs. Originally called Lochnagar, it was renamed following the royal visit. Today, the distillery combines the traditional pagoda kiln heads and techniques like the open mash tun with a whisky visitor centre to share the story of Royal Lochnagar and its malt whisky.
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