Speyside Whisky Tour from Inverness including Macallan

This Speyside Whisky Tour from Inverness is designed to give a great selection of what Speyside has to offer with a mix of tastings and tours including The Macallan. This whisky tour is designed for Inverness and Nairn departures.
With very high demand for signature distilleries like Macallan, this tour only runs if there is current availability at the distillery. Alternatives can be suggested on request.
In just over an hour you could be on your first Speyside Distillery Tour. Discover the place behind familiar names and new whiskies and expressions with visits to Benromach (Forres), Glen Moray (Elgin) and Cardhu Distillery. Take a tour of Macallan's new distillery and visitor experience.
This tour also works well from Speyside including Elgin, Aberlour and Dufftown.
We've called it the Contrast Tour as you will visit the simplicity of Benromach (no computers are used in the production) to the modernity of Macallan!
The Contrast Tour is outlined here but we specialise in tailor made whisky tours in Speyside so please feel free to please feel free to ask for a customised draft itinerary.
The Macallan Tasting or Tour - (Subject to availability).
Established in 1824, Macallan has invested heavily in a long awaited new distillery and visitor centre. A contrast to the simplicity and tradition of other Speyside distilleries. The Macallan Tours are in high demand.
Benromach Distillery
First established in 1898, Benromach was reopened by Gordon & MacPhail in the 1990’s. Benromach produces a peaty single malt which is unusual in Speyside. Benromach is a very traditional distillery with no computers used in the production process.
Glen Moray Distillery
Glen Moray is built on the site of a old brewery. On the outskirts of Elgin. Very good selection of tastings!
Other possible distillery visits can be included. tasting at another distillery or two. Discover hard to whiskies that are hard to find from little known distilleries or visit ones familiar to you and taste from their vast collections. Names that spring to mind include Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, GlenAllachie, Cardhu ..................
"We are based in Speyside and only offer a limited number of Inverness departures in the summer months. However, it's only a short train ride from Inverness to Speyside - around 30 minutes to Forres. We offer departures from Forres and Elgin Railway station."
With very high demand for signature distilleries like Macallan, this tour only runs if there is current availability at the distillery. Alternatives can be suggested on request.
In just over an hour you could be on your first Speyside Distillery Tour. Discover the place behind familiar names and new whiskies and expressions with visits to Benromach (Forres), Glen Moray (Elgin) and Cardhu Distillery. Take a tour of Macallan's new distillery and visitor experience.
This tour also works well from Speyside including Elgin, Aberlour and Dufftown.
We've called it the Contrast Tour as you will visit the simplicity of Benromach (no computers are used in the production) to the modernity of Macallan!
The Contrast Tour is outlined here but we specialise in tailor made whisky tours in Speyside so please feel free to please feel free to ask for a customised draft itinerary.
The Macallan Tasting or Tour - (Subject to availability).
Established in 1824, Macallan has invested heavily in a long awaited new distillery and visitor centre. A contrast to the simplicity and tradition of other Speyside distilleries. The Macallan Tours are in high demand.
Benromach Distillery
First established in 1898, Benromach was reopened by Gordon & MacPhail in the 1990’s. Benromach produces a peaty single malt which is unusual in Speyside. Benromach is a very traditional distillery with no computers used in the production process.
Glen Moray Distillery
Glen Moray is built on the site of a old brewery. On the outskirts of Elgin. Very good selection of tastings!
Other possible distillery visits can be included. tasting at another distillery or two. Discover hard to whiskies that are hard to find from little known distilleries or visit ones familiar to you and taste from their vast collections. Names that spring to mind include Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, GlenAllachie, Cardhu ..................
"We are based in Speyside and only offer a limited number of Inverness departures in the summer months. However, it's only a short train ride from Inverness to Speyside - around 30 minutes to Forres. We offer departures from Forres and Elgin Railway station."
Key Points about A Speyside Whisky Tour including Macallan departing from Inverness
- The cost of a one day Whisky Tour from Inverness is depends on route, duration and departure point. The price does not include admission to distillery tours/tastings & lunch. We also run longer tours, typically two to three days.
- This is a private tour, exclusively for your party. We carry a maximum of 3 or 4 passengers. Snacks and water are provided for free.
- Highland Spirit Tours will develop an itinerary based on some of the distilleries open to visitors subject ta availability and if you have any special requests please let us know. Departures point is from your accommodation in and around Inverness.
- Depending on the route and your tour choice, we can usually fit in 3 to 5 distillery visits (tours and tastings).
- Some visitor centres may not be open at weekends e.g. Speyside Cooperage and many distilleries have shorter opening hours or close over the winter period. We make all the distillery bookings on your behalf.
- Travel in comfort in a high spec SUV with leather seats, panoramic glass sunroof and air conditioning.
Contact us to discuss your Speyside whisky tour itinerary departing from Inverness or Nairn or Forres.