Scotland · SCOTCH WHISKY & DISTILLERY TOURS
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A distillery visit is an hour of process and twenty minutes of tasting, and the still house is where the difference shows. Below: which regions each tour covers, how many drams are included, whether a driver is provided, and what a serious tasting costs against an introductory one.
A 50-minute guided intro to Scotch whisky at Edinburgh Castle, with aromas, tasting for adults, and Irn Bru for kids.
“Great introduction to Scottish whiskey! We learned a lot in a short bit and it even kept my teenagers engaged. Very well done and Eric, our guide, was friendly and enthusiastic.”
3-hour Edinburgh Old Town food tour with haggis, neeps, secret dish and Lowland whisky, guided by local foodie experts.
“All the food was very tasty. Started with the cullen skink . A very hardy, flavorful soup. The haggis was well prepared, similar to a shepard's pie without crust. The Chranacan was delicious, was prepared like an ice cream. Tried 2 whiskey that were both good. Finish with scones at a bakery. They were just ok. More like a biscuit than a scones. Not enjoyable after whiskey. Overall a nice experience. Several dishes were shared and still, portions were just way too large.”
Edinburgh whisky tasting at Hot Toddy lounge, four single malts from Scotland’s regions plus folklore storytelling, 2 hours, great for first-timers.
“We absolutely loved our whisky tour! Alasdair made the experience exceptional. He is an amazing story teller and also made sure the experience was engaging, comfortable, and so much fun! We highly recommend this for friends/couples that want to learn more about Edinburgh’s history, taste amazing whisky, and maybe meet some new friends in the process!”
Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands for lochs, glens, Dunkeld, Pitlochry, Queen’s View, and a Dewar’s or Glenturret whisky tasting.
“Shea was an amazing tour guide, so personable and informative. She made a long day into a joyous adventure in which we stepped back in time! Wow! My family just loved her knowledge of the history of Scotland!”
One-hour Holyrood Distillery tour in Edinburgh with gin and whisky walkthrough, tastings, and a bar and shop stop, small group.
“Very cool building, many great photo opportunities. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, fun, and engaging personality. Had both whiskey & gin drinkers in my group and everyone enjoyed the tasting.”
Small-group day trip from Edinburgh to Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond walk, and Glengoyne Distillery whisky tasting.
“We had an excellent trip exploring a lot of sites in one day. It was nice to be on a smaller tour with a knowledgeable guide who loves the area. The weather was a little cold, but we still enjoyed seeing Stirling Castle, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond and Glengoyne Distillery.”
Go underground for a small-group Edinburgh whisky tasting in the Lost Close, with drams from Scotland’s main regions and guide stories.
“Our guide was great and helped us learn the history behind the whiskies we tried. The environment made it a unique experience, and the small group reallly helped.”
Moray Coast day trip from Inverness with wildlife stops and Strathisla whisky. Coastal walks, charming towns, small group.
“After my 1st day in inverness was memorably bad i booked to have a day without stress to the moray coast as there were lots areas I really wanted to visit but couldn't get too , Amber was our lovely tour guide but also accompanied by some others tour guides that day , all of them were fantastic , all off them made the day feel like it was a day out with friends . I can say any trip with any of the guides that accompanied us on that trip anyone will have a wonderful day full of beautiful sights, lots of fun and so much knowledgeable information. Seriously…”
A 12-hour Spanish guided loop through the Highlands, Stirling, waterfalls, viewpoints, sculptures, and Blair Athol whiskey culture for $76.
“Jonny was our guide on this excursion, and he was incredible! He took us to tons of places and did everything in Spanish. He recommended an incredible restaurant with traditional food, and it was amazing! Highly recommended and one of the best tours we've taken!”
Malt whisky day tour from Edinburgh with Glengoyne and Deanston tastings, Loch Lomond break, and Scottish countryside stories in a small group.
“Kylie (if spelt her name right lol) was a great tour guide and took us to see the kelpies cause it was only 2 of us and had time before the 1st distillery, also great on local information regarding what happened in the area, defo recommend to other people to go on this trip”
Tour the South Loch Gin working distillery at 56 North, Edinburgh. Welcome G&T, three samples, and a gin cocktail.
“Guide was funny and knowledgeable. Was a small group so it was a lot of fun. Highly suggest and the gin was fantastic”
Loch Lomond views, Glenturret whisky, and Hermitage waterfalls plus Dunkeld Cathedral on a 9-hour Highlands day trip from Edinburgh.
“Beautiful landscapes so enjoy the ride and history lesson from Alistair! The Highland Coos were awesome! Tranquil sceanery and waterfall on the journey. The Kelpes we magnificent! Great places to eat on the journey as well. Highly recommend this Tour.”
Spend 1 day touring Highland whisky makers from Edinburgh, with a paid-in-person distillery tasting in Aberfeldy and Glenturret plus scenic stops.
“We really enjoyed our driver Eric. Such an interesting guy who was super knowledgeable about everything! We were on time to our stops, which were also awesome! Definitely recommend this tour. I don’t drink but my husband loves whiskey. But I still enjoyed the tour for the road trip, views and history and experience at each stop.”
Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey area, and Glenkinchie Distillery with Border countryside views and live guide commentary from Edinburgh.
“Adam was our driver, guide, historian, and comedian for the day. Each of your stops are managed on your own or under the guidance of Roslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, and the distillery, with a view of the country along the day, which were all wonderful experiences. Two thumbs way up for Adam’s driving, music playlist, and dad jokes keeping us entertained and educated through the day.”
Edinburgh day trip to Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle, and whisky. Round-trip minivan, live guide commentary, plus optional distillery and castle tickets.
“Overall this was a great tour. The mini can was a bit uncomfortable and the dropoff point in return was not was started and we had over a mile walk back after a very long day.”
