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.
Group up to 3 people
Tours meet at 9:00 am for leaving at 9:15am from the front of the Columba Hotel
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.
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.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
• Minimum age is 18 years