Speyside Whisky Distilleries Private Tour from Edinburgh

1. Pitlochry
   20m
   We will stop over at Pitlochry to break our journey North. This is a small town that still retains much of its Victorian character, when it became a popular destination for visitors from Edinburgh.
   
   You will have the chance to stretch your legs and scan through the many independent shops and cafes available, before we resume our journey to Speyside.
2. Aberlour Distillery Brand Home
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Founded in 1879, Aberlour Distillery is a small and intimate distillery that holds a special place in the hearts of malt lovers.
   
   Steeped in centuries of legend and surrounded by the dramatic Highland scenery of Ben Rinnes, Aberlour lies at the very heart of Speyside, where the Lour burn joins the River Spey, where the exceptionally pure and soft spring water drawn from nearby natural springs is used for making Aberlour whisky.
   
   No distillery tours are currently operating due to renovation works, but you will have the option to do an optional whisky tasting.
3. Glenfiddich Distillery
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Glenfiddich was founded in 1886, and is one of the oldest family-owned Scotch whisky distilleries.
   
   You will have the option to do a tour of the distillery, So, while touring the distillery, where you can visit one of the warehouses where you will explore the generations of gently maturing casks. You’ll also learn how Glenfiddich achieves the depth and consistency of flavour throughout their range of exceptional whiskies, which has earned them worldwide fame. If doing the tour, you will finish off by doing a tasting of several malts.
4. The Macallan Distillery
   45m
   The Macallan has been distilling whisky since 1824, and is possibly one of the most famous brands worldwide.
   
   The ward-winning Macallan Distillery visitor centre, built in 2018, is only available by appointment. To finish off our exploration of Speyside, we will book you a table at the Macallan bar, where you can order 'a la carte' from the most comprehensive selection of Macallan whiskies you will ever see in a single place in your life, including a number of bottles of the rarest single malts, dating back over 80 years.
   
   The impressive circular whisky bar has one of the best views of Speyside, overlooking the Highland landscape and the iconic Easter Elchies House - The Macallan Spiritual Home and integral to the brand since 1824. From the bar you can also view the 18m-high glass wall comprised of 840 whisky bottles, which forms an archive of Macallan's liquid history.
5. Bankfoot
   15m
   The last stop of the day will be at a roadside cafe where you will have the chance to meet our famous Highland Coos!

Pickup details

We will pick you up from our hotel, AirBnB, or other holiday accommodation.
Our guide will meet you at the reception to your hotel, or entrance to your holiday accommodation, and will have a sign with the lead travel name for clear identification.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Uk sedan sized cars are smaller than our American counterparts, please be aware of this when booking for 4 adults in a 4 passenger sized vehicle
• Under 18's not allowed on this tour, due to local regulations.