Inverness: Ultimate Whisky Experience
This 1-day tour from Inverness is a must for whisky-lovers. We will travel to two award-winning Speyside distilleries: Cardhu and Benromach, with a stop at the Speyside Cooperage as well. Taking in some of the fantastic scenery that the north of Scotland has to offer on the way.
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Inverness: Ultimate Whisky Experience
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cardhu Distillery
Departing in the morning from Inverness, we will travel east, dipping into the magnificent Cairngorms National Park, on our way to the first stop of our one-day whisky tour; Cardhu Distillery. Founded in 1824 by a whisky smuggler and his wife, this Speyside Distillery now plays a key part in Johnnie Walker blended whiskies, with the name Cardhu deriving from the words for “Black Rock” in Gaelic. Here, we will enjoy their “Nip Round” experience (optional extra) in which you will learn the history of the distillery, and get to select 2 whiskies to sample in a tutored tasting.
Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre
From Cardhu, we will continue to the fascinating Speyside Cooperage. This visitor centre gives you a glimpse into how traditional barrel makers work, with live demonstrations and a coopering exhibition. This allows you to learn more about such a key part of the whisky-making and storing process, which will surely make you enjoy your next dram even more!
Elgin
After this, we will head north to the historic town of Elgin. Take time here to enjoy a lunch break and sample some highland delicacies and explore the picturesque town before we continue on our tour.
Inclusions
- In-person Guide: English
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
- Gratuities
- Distillery entry price
- Food and drink
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: under 18s will not be able to take part in whisky tastings at the distilleries.
- Please note: the distillery tours are an optional extra and are not included in the cost of the tour.
- The remaining hours of the tour not laid out in the itinerary is allotted to the travel time between the stops.
- All optional extras - attraction entrance fees, loch cruises, food and drinks, etc - are not included in the price of your tour. This is to allow our guests the freedom to choose which optional extras they would like to take part in on the day.
- Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive in this window as tours must depart on schedule.
- Since we cannot allow hot food on our buses you could also bring a cold packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!
- Please note, that people under 18 may not be able to take part in certain tours at distilleries or access certain areas.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Look for the departure point sign on Railway Terrace (IV1 1NW)
