Speyside Whisky Tour: Private Distillery Tastings
One distillery tour, tastings across three or four others, lunch at a local bar
A private whisky tour of Speyside distilleries for up to five people, led by a guide with personal knowledge of the region. You visit one distillery for a full tour and tastings, then taste at two or three others: choosing from Aberlour, Benromach, Glen Moray, Glen Grant and Glenfarclas. The guide shares how water, production and location shape each single malt's character. Pickup is included. Lunch and tastings are optional add-ons you arrange at checkout.
Step-by-step itinerary
Whisky distillery tours and tastings
- Visit first distillery tasting lounge
- Enjoy distillery tour or tasting
- Take distillery tour and tasting
- Stop for whisky flight and see Highland Cows
- Glenfiddich Distillery 1h
- The GlenAllachie Distillery 1h
- Glenfarclas Distillery 1h 30m
- Cardhu Distillery 1h
What’s included
- Pickup from your accommodation or cruise port.
- bottled water and hand sanitizer.
- a guide who shares personal knowledge of Speyside and its distilleries.
- transport to all stops.
- one full distillery tour with behind-the-scenes access.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Seven to nine hours exploring Speyside distilleries with a guide who shares personal knowledge of the region: one full distillery tour, tastings at others.
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The experience
The day runs seven to nine hours depending on which distilleries you pick and how long you spend at each one. Your guide meets you at your accommodation or cruise port and drives you through Speyside, the region that produces more single malt whisky than anywhere else in Scotland. You'll visit one distillery for a full behind-the-scenes tour and tasting, then stop at two or three others where you taste without the factory walk: a way to compare how different water sources, yeast strains and cask types change what ends up in the glass. The guide draws on personal experience working in the region and explains what you're tasting as you go.
Which distilleries you visit depends on what you want to explore. Aberlour sits in the heart of Speyside and is known for rich, fruity malts; Benromach, in the north, uses peat that gives a smoky edge; Glen Moray sits near the River Spey itself. Glen Grant and Glenfarclas are also options. You choose which one gets the full tour and which ones are tasting stops, and the guide can discuss other smaller distilleries if none of these fit what you're after. Cardhu, another Speyside name, has a tasting lounge and Highland cattle on the grounds if that appeals.
The tour includes bottled water and hand sanitizer. You'll stop for lunch at a local bar: what you eat and drink there is your choice and cost. Tastings at each distillery are optional. If you want them, let the guide know when you book and confirm the cost, which varies by distillery and what you taste. The guide speaks English and the group stays small enough that you're not standing in a crowd.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).
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's the difference between the full distillery tour and the tasting-only stops?
The full tour takes you through the production process (the mash house, the stills, the cask storage), and ends with a tasting in the distillery's lounge. At the tasting-only stops, you skip the factory walk and go straight to the lounge for a flight of malts. This lets you taste more distilleries in one day and compare their styles without repeating the same tour twice.
Can I choose which distilleries to visit, or is the itinerary fixed?
You choose. The guide offers Aberlour, Benromach, Glen Moray, Glen Grant and Glenfarclas as starting points, and you pick which one gets the full tour and which ones are tastings. Other Speyside distilleries can be discussed as alternatives if you have a preference.
Is lunch included in the tour price?
Lunch is not included. You stop at a local bar during the day where you can order and pay for food and drinks yourself. The guide can recommend places based on where you are on the route.
How many people can join this tour?
The tour is private and holds up to five people as standard. Groups of up to eight can be arranged on request. Ask when you book if you have a larger party.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the distilleries?
No. Pickup is included from your accommodation or cruise port, and the guide drives throughout the day. You don't need a car or local knowledge of where the distilleries are.
What's included in the price and what costs extra?
The tour price covers the guide, transport and bottled water. Tastings at each distillery are optional and cost extra depending on which distillery and what you taste. Confirm these costs when you book. Lunch is also separate.
Operated by GrandTours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Speyside Whisky Tour: Private Distillery Tastings
7h–9h · EN · at your hotel
from £ 295 per person
≈ US$ 397 in your currency
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