Tour Information
Short Description
- 1-Day Highlands Whisky Tour
- The Three Finest Highland Distilleries in One Unforgettable Day
- From £875 per group
A bespoke whisky experience | Your favourite distilleries | Unforgettable drams
Scotland’s Highlands are home to some of the world’s most revered whisky distilleries—places where time-honoured traditions, pure mountain water, and centuries of craftsmanship come together to create liquid gold. This exclusive one-day private tour takes you on a carefully curated journey through three of the finest Highland distilleries, offering a deep dive into the artistry, heritage, and flavours of Scotland’s national drink.
Tour Highlights
- Dalwhinnie Distillery – Scotland’s highest distillery, known for its smooth, honeyed Highland malts
- Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery – Home of the renowned “Golden Dram” and award-winning blends
- Blair Athol Distillery – A Highland icon producing rich, nutty single malts
- Scenic Highland Drive – Travel through some of Scotland’s most awe-inspiring landscapes
- Bespoke Tastings – Customise your whisky experience with exclusive, expert-led tastings
A Thoughtfully Curated Whisky Experience
- Private luxury transport – Travel in comfort with door-to-door service
- Expert whisky guide – Gain deep insights into whisky-making, history, and tasting
- Fully customisable – Tailor the experience to suit your tastes and preferences
- Scenic Highland landscapes – Drive through Cairngorms National Park, Perthshire, and Loch Tay
- Departure & Return: Hotel pick-up from Edinburgh | 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Price: From £875 per group (max 7 guests) | + Green fees for tastings and distillery tours
Full Description
One day. Three legendary Highland distilleries. Countless memories. As you travel between distilleries, soak in some of the country’s most breathtaking landscapes—towering Munros, shimmering lochs, and picturesque Highland towns steeped in history.
Morning: Whisky in the Clouds
Dalwhinnie Distillery – The Highland Classic
Nestled in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Dalwhinnie Distillery is Scotland’s highest whisky distillery, perched at 1,164 feet above sea level. This remote, snow-covered gem produces one of Scotland’s smoothest and most approachable Highland malts—characterised by honeyed heather, delicate smoke, and a touch of spice.
- Dalwhinnie Distillery Tour – £17pp | 3 drams | 45 minutes
- Dalwhinnie Whisky & Chocolate Tasting – £25pp | 3 drams + paired chocolates | 45 minutes
- Single Malt Experience – £50pp | 6 drams | 90 minutes
After a warming dram, we travel south through the majestic Cairngorms, passing Loch Laggan and the spectacular Pass of Drumochter, where Highland landscapes unfold in dramatic splendour.
Midday: The Golden Dram
Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery – The Spirit of Innovation
At the heart of the Highlands lies Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, home to Scotland’s most awarded blended whisky. Here, Aberfeldy’s signature 12-Year-Old Single Malt is crafted with pure water from the Pitilie Burn, a stream famed for its alluvial gold deposits—hence its name, The Golden Dram.
- Vertical Tastings – £15pp | 3 drams
- High v Spey Tastings – £18.50pp | 4 drams
- 8 Cask Tastings – £14pp | 4 drams
- DNA Tastings – £26.50pp | 6 drams
- Cask Tastings – £31.50pp | 5 drams
- Double Double Tastings – £30.50pp | 3 drams
- Lunch at Dewar’s Café – Enjoy a relaxed lunch at the distillery, featuring locally inspired dishes paired perfectly with whisky.
Following lunch, the journey continues through the Pass of Killiecrankie, a dramatic gorge known for its Jacobite history and the legendary Soldier’s Leap, where a fleeing soldier leapt over 18 feet across the River Garry to escape in 1689.
Afternoon: A Highland Institution
Blair Athol Distillery – The Smooth Heart of Bell’s Whisky
Nestled at the foot of Ben Vrackie, in the picturesque town of Pitlochry, Blair Athol Distillery is one of Scotland’s most atmospheric whisky destinations. Known for its nutty, sherried richness, Blair Athol’s signature 12-Year-Old Single Malt plays a key role in Bell’s Blended Scotch, one of the UK’s best-selling whiskies.
- Signature Tastings – £19pp | 3 drams
- Allt Dour Tastings – £55pp | 6 drams
- Cask & Cocktail Tastings – £100pp | Exclusive cask drams & a whisky cocktail
After a final dram, we embark on the return journey, passing Loch Tay, the charming town of Dunkeld, and the River Tay, reflecting on the day’s incredible flavours and landscapes.
Evening: The Journey Home
As we make our way back to Edinburgh, take in the golden hues of the setting sun over the Forth Bridges, rounding off a truly unforgettable Highland whisky experience.