3-Day Speyside Whisky Trail Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Soak up the spirit of Speyside on a 3-Day small-group whisky tour! Explore Scotland’s principle malt whisky producing region, which is noted for its elegant and subtle-tasting whiskies. Your small-group 3-day whisky tour will depart from Edinburgh with a maximum of 16 people and head to the north-east area of Scotland! The region of Speyside follows the path of the River Spey, stretching from the west of the Cairngorm National Park to the east coast. Boasting an impressive scene of winding lochs, green glens and dramatic peaks, the region has something for everyone. Enjoy visits to four of the region’s famous whisky distilleries, Dalwhinnie, Benromach, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet and enjoy tastings and samples galore. Speyside is home to another 42 operating distilleries, so there’s certainly plenty more to see if time permits! You will also visit Gordon and MacPhail’s legendary whisky shop in the Royal Burgh (town) of Elgin where you can shop for some of Speyside’s finest malts.

Itinerary

Day 1: Edinburgh - Grantown on Spey

Stop At: Lindores Abbey House Abbey Road Lindores Abbey Distillery, Newburgh KY14 6HH Scotland
The oldest written reference to whisky mentions this location. Sample a dram at the modern distillery and drink in the history.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Dalwhinnie Distillery, General Wade's Military Rd, Dalwhinnie PH19 1AA, UK
Try not to get too light-headed as you sample whisky at Scotland’s highest distillery.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Grantown on Spey

Day 2: A whole day exploring Speyside, Scotland’s most famous whisky region.

Stop At: Benromach Distillery, Invererne Rd, Forres IV36 3EB, UK
They say all Speyside whiskies used to be smoky. This distillery brings the classic flavour back to life.

Benromach Distillery – due to Covid19, the Benromach Distillery is not available, so we have replaced it with Glen Moray Distillery – no need to pre-book, you can choose whether you want to visit this distillery whilst on your tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre, Dufftown Road, Craigellachie, Banffshire, Aberlour AB38 9RS, UK
Learn about the lifecycle of a whisky cask.
*Speyside Cooperage is only visited on Monday and Wednesday departures.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cardhu Distillery, Knockando, Aberlour AB38 7RY Scotland
After lunch in nearby Aberlour, you visit Cardhu Distillery, which is the first distillery pioneered by a woman, Helen Cumming. Today, Cardhu is the most important whisky in Johnnie Walker Black Label.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Grantown on Spey

Day 3: Grantown on Spey - Royal Deeside - Edinburgh

Stop At: The Glenlivet Distillery, Glenlivet Distillery B9008 Banffshire, Ballindalloch AB37 9DB Scotland
Tucked away in a remote glen you’ll find one the most famous flavours of Scotland.
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Balmoral Castle, Ballater AB35 5TB Scotland
Throughout history, the Royal Family have loved exploring this gorgeous region of Scotland.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.