Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by the wonderful natural spring water so abundant throughout the country.

The production methods for each single malt has been meticulously preserved through tradition and guarded by the distillery. Their traditional production methods and fine ingredients creates the subtle differences and intricate flavours which differentiates one malt whisky from the next.

Happy Tours will take you to visit some of the most wonderful Speyside whisky distilleries so you can learn their secrets, and taste their wares.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Happy Tours, 7 Ness Walk Front of the Columba Hotel, Inverness IV3 5NF Scotland

Tours meet at 9:00 am for leaving at 9:15am from the front of the Columba Hotel

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Glen Moray Distillery, Bruceland Road, Elgin IV30 1YE Scotland

Firstly , a tour and tasting at Glen Moray Distillery in Elgin takes us back to the traditional. A change in ownership in 2008 has seen the distillery go “back to basics” and produce a quality, uncomplicated Speyside single malt. The “Elgin Heritage” range is the result, comprising of a 12-, 15- and 18-year-old single malt that does not disappoint.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown AB55 4DH Scotland

Then it's onwards to our next distillery. It’s said that “Rome was built on seven hills, and Dufftown stands on seven stills”. One of those stills is the world famous Glenfiddich Distillery, next on our itinerary for a whisky tasting. Glenfiddich is one of the few distilleries that remains family owned, producing a distinctive single malt developed by generations of “maverick whisky makers”. Today, Glenfiddich is the most awarded Single Malt Whisky, a testament to the distillery’s uncompromising methods.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Mash Tun Hotel, Broomfield Sq, Charlestown of Aberlour, Aberlour AB38 9QP, UK

Stop here for some lunch and to marvel at the bar built in 1896 and designed to resemble a small ship

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cardhu Distillery, Knockando, Aberlour AB38 7RY Scotland

We leave the rugged Highlands behind, and begin our journey through the lush Spey Valley, passing golden barley fields on our whisky trail, one of the three key ingredients used in the magic of single malt whisky production.

Enjoy a tasting at Cardhu Distillery, which was established in 1824 by former whisky smugglers, John and Helen Cumming. In the days of the couple’s illicit distilling, Helen would fly a red flag to warn the neighbours that excise men were lodging with them at their farm. Cardhu Distillery was one of the first to partner with John Walker & Sons. It has remained in this family for 200 years, carefully producing the “elegant, smooth, sensual character of Cardhu” single malt whisky.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Glenfarclas Distillery Glenfarclas Distillery Ballindalloch, Ballindalloch AB37 9BD Scotland

Since 1865 Glenfarclas has been owned and managed by just one family, The Grants of Glenfarclas

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Minimum age is 18 years"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: 7 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NF, UK

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional Kilted Tour Guide
• Private Transportation
• Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation if in Inverness or en route
• Air Conditioned vehicle - Land Rover or Minibus

Not Included

• Lunch
• Whisky tastings costs
• Gratuities
• Whisky Tour costs

Facilities