Frequently asked questions
Where are your tour departure points?
Because we provide private tours, we leave from your accommodation. Our Speyside Whisky Tours depart locally in the Moray Speyside region including Forres, Elgin, Keith, Rothes, Aberlour, Dufftown. We also depart from further afield including Inverness, Nairn and Aviemore in the Highland region. We also depart from West Aberdeenshire including Cullen and Huntly. We don't depart from Aberdeen but there are trains into the area and we can pick you up. Our tours of Speyside Whisky Distilleries don't depart from Edinburgh or Glasgow but you can be in Speyside in 4.5 hours (we provide travel advice) - ready to start your tour the next day.
What types of tour do you offer?
We offer a range of tours specialising in Speyside Whisky Tours and also sightseeing with whisky, golf with whisky tours. These are generally one day, two day and three day whisky tours. We also have a half day Speyside Whisky Tour with a set itinerary. More tour details and inspiration can be found here.
Do you offer Whisky Tours all year round?
Yes, even in winter time there are quite a few distilleries open and it's ideal for Speyside Whisky Tours.
Do you plan the tours?
When you contact us, we will provide a tailor made itinerary based on any variables including initial preferences, departure point and our knowledge. This can be amended as required between us. We handle all the administration including your distillery bookings.
Do you offer tours of the Malt Whisky Trail?
Yes, the Malt Whisky Trail is a group of Speyside distilleries and cooperage and we are very happy to take you to those. Our other tours can be regarded as Speyside Whisky Tours where you can pick from all the distilleries with visitor centres and not just the Malt Whisky Trail members. Non whisky trail members include Macallan, Cragganmore and Glenfarclas. Malt Whisky Trail Tours
What kind of vehicle do you operate?
We use a Honda CRV which is comfortable and spacious tour car. It has air conditioning and provides window views for a maximum of 3 passengers. It has leather seats and a panoramic sunroof. It is insured for tour guiding purposes. It's ideal for the roads around the Highlands and Speyside.
Which distilleries can I visit?
There are about 14 Speyside Distilleries open to the public and more than 6 close by in Highland region. Here's a map of the Speyside Distilleries open to visitors.
What are the best Speyside Distillery Whisky Tours?
All the whisky distilleries operate tours to a high standard. Some also have more specialist whisky tours e.g. blending, cocktails etc. There is a list of some of these specialist tours here.
Can we combine a whisky tour with an activity?
Moray and Speyside offer lots of activities. From golf to white water rafting to hill climbing. There are quite a few golf courses and the area is ideal for a Moray Speyside Golf and Whisky Tour. For a description of Moray tours, find more details here.
Any questions?
Feel free to use the form below or to request a free draft itinerary with no obligation to book.
Because we provide private tours, we leave from your accommodation. Our Speyside Whisky Tours depart locally in the Moray Speyside region including Forres, Elgin, Keith, Rothes, Aberlour, Dufftown. We also depart from further afield including Inverness, Nairn and Aviemore in the Highland region. We also depart from West Aberdeenshire including Cullen and Huntly. We don't depart from Aberdeen but there are trains into the area and we can pick you up. Our tours of Speyside Whisky Distilleries don't depart from Edinburgh or Glasgow but you can be in Speyside in 4.5 hours (we provide travel advice) - ready to start your tour the next day.
What types of tour do you offer?
We offer a range of tours specialising in Speyside Whisky Tours and also sightseeing with whisky, golf with whisky tours. These are generally one day, two day and three day whisky tours. We also have a half day Speyside Whisky Tour with a set itinerary. More tour details and inspiration can be found here.
Do you offer Whisky Tours all year round?
Yes, even in winter time there are quite a few distilleries open and it's ideal for Speyside Whisky Tours.
Do you plan the tours?
When you contact us, we will provide a tailor made itinerary based on any variables including initial preferences, departure point and our knowledge. This can be amended as required between us. We handle all the administration including your distillery bookings.
Do you offer tours of the Malt Whisky Trail?
Yes, the Malt Whisky Trail is a group of Speyside distilleries and cooperage and we are very happy to take you to those. Our other tours can be regarded as Speyside Whisky Tours where you can pick from all the distilleries with visitor centres and not just the Malt Whisky Trail members. Non whisky trail members include Macallan, Cragganmore and Glenfarclas. Malt Whisky Trail Tours
What kind of vehicle do you operate?
We use a Honda CRV which is comfortable and spacious tour car. It has air conditioning and provides window views for a maximum of 3 passengers. It has leather seats and a panoramic sunroof. It is insured for tour guiding purposes. It's ideal for the roads around the Highlands and Speyside.
Which distilleries can I visit?
There are about 14 Speyside Distilleries open to the public and more than 6 close by in Highland region. Here's a map of the Speyside Distilleries open to visitors.
What are the best Speyside Distillery Whisky Tours?
All the whisky distilleries operate tours to a high standard. Some also have more specialist whisky tours e.g. blending, cocktails etc. There is a list of some of these specialist tours here.
Can we combine a whisky tour with an activity?
Moray and Speyside offer lots of activities. From golf to white water rafting to hill climbing. There are quite a few golf courses and the area is ideal for a Moray Speyside Golf and Whisky Tour. For a description of Moray tours, find more details here.
Any questions?
Feel free to use the form below or to request a free draft itinerary with no obligation to book.
