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.

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.

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!

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.

Our final stop of the day is at the Benromach Distillery, a family-owned distillery that is keeping the flavours and style of Speyside alive using traditional techniques. Enjoy a tour here (optional extra), learning how the Benromach distillers rely on their expertise and senses to create an award-winning whisky, learning the story of the distillery, and of course, sampling 3 world-class whiskies.

From here, we begin our return journey back to Inverness where our Ultimate Whisky Experience will come to an end.

• 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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• In-person Guide: English
• Live commentary on board
• Knowledgeable Driver-Guide

• Distillery entry price
• Food and drink

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• This Tour is Provided by Timberbush Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.