Private Whisky Tasting in Inverness: Three Scotch Samples

Taste three distinct whiskies and learn what sets each one apart

A private whisky tasting in Inverness where you sample three 25ml measures of Scottish whisky, each from a different cask type, guided by a live expert. The session is tailored to your experience level, whether you're new to whisky or already know your way around a dram. You choose from three options at checkout: an introduction, an enthusiast's tasting, or a professional deep dive.

The experience

You arrive in Inverness with a free afternoon and want to taste real Scottish whisky without the tourist crowds. This private tasting puts you in front of over 250 bottles and gives you three carefully chosen drams to explore. Each sample is a 25ml measure, selected to show you how cask type shapes flavor: the core thing that separates one whisky from another. The session runs about 55 minutes, long enough to slow down and actually taste, short enough to fit between other plans.

Your guide is a live expert in English who knows the bottles and knows how to pitch the tasting to where you stand. If you're picking up whisky for the first time, they'll build the session around the fundamentals. If you've been drinking it for years, they'll take you deeper into the craft. The three options you choose at checkout (Introduction, Enthusiast, or Professional) set the complexity and the stories behind each bottle. What doesn't change is the hands-on part: you're tasting, not watching a video or listening to a lecture. The boutique itself stocks what they pour, so if something lands with you, you can buy it on the spot.

What’s included

• Three 25ml whisky samples selected to show different cask types.
• a live guide in English who tailors the tasting to your experience level.
• access to a boutique with over 250 bottles available for purchase.

Options for this experience

3 options

A Beginner's Guide to Whisky!Guide in English · No fixed time

Whisky For Enthusiasts!Guide in English · No fixed timeClash of the Glens! You will be served 3 x 25ml whiskies from Glenfiddich, Glenfarclas and Glengoyne.

Whisky Tasting: ProfessionalGuide in English · No fixed timeCream of the Crop: This tasting explores the finest Scotland has to offer, including Macallan, Brora, Port Ellen and more.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Grand Drams Whisky Boutique

Is this one for you?Pick the Introduction option if you're new to whisky and want to learn the basics; choose Enthusiast if you already drink it and want to go deeper; select Professional if you're serious about the craft and want complexity and rare selections. The private format means your guide spends the full 55 minutes on your questions and pace alone.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the three whisky options I can choose at checkout?

The tasting comes in three levels: An Introduction to Whisky for newcomers, Whisky For Enthusiasts for people with some experience, and Whisky Tasting: Professional for serious drinkers. You pick one when you book, and your guide tailors the session to that level.

How much whisky do I actually get to taste?

You receive three 25ml measures total: one from each whisky your guide selects. That's enough to explore the flavor properly without overdoing it, and the guide chooses them based on which option you picked.

Can I buy whisky after the tasting?

Yes. The tasting happens in a boutique that stocks over 250 bottles, so if one of the three whiskies appeals to you or you want to explore others, you can purchase on-site.

Is this tasting private, or will I be with other people?

It's a private tasting, so it's just you and your guide. The session is tailored to your knowledge level and pace.

What's the minimum age to attend?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the whisky tasting.