Speyside is the home of the largest number of distilleries in Scotland – with 51 distilleries working! Over 50% of the total amount of distilleries in Scotland are located in the Moray Speyside region and so often is called “Malt Whisky Country”.
Speyside is the home of the largest number of distilleries in Scotland – with 51 distilleries working! Over 50% of the total amount of distilleries in Scotland are located in the Moray Speyside region and so often called “Malt Whisky Country”. This perfect weather contributes to the growing of barley which when combined with the water of the River Spey, produces the “Water of Life” usually lighter and sweeter than other Scotch single malts.
Select up to 3 distilleries, depending on the time/route/duration of the distillery experience
***Opening information updated JAN 23 ***
Please check the distillery's website for further information, especially on seasonality: some tours and tastings are available only during the Summer season. Some distilleries will be closed at the end of the season, others will have a reduced opening during the winter times. Many distilleries' visitor center closes for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year period.
Aberlour (2023 - Tasting Experience only)
Ballindalloch (2023 - Wednesday and Thursday, April to December)
The Balvenie (2023 - Monday – Thursday 10.00 & 14.00 and Fridays 10.00 & 11:00)
Benriach Distillery (2023- Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm)
Benromach (2023 - Monday to Friday, 0930-1700)
Cardhu - Home of Johnnie Walker in Speyside (2023 - Monday to Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00)
Cragganmore* (2023 - 27th March - Oct - Mon to Sun, 10:00 - 17:00)
Dallas Dhu (Historic building, currently closed)*
GlenallAchie (2023 - April to October｜7 Days｜ 10 am to 5 pm. November to December ｜Monday – Saturday｜ 10 am to 5 pm)
Glenfarclas (2023 - March to October, Monday to Friday; Saturdays tours only in July, August, and September)
Glenfiddich (2023 - Wednesday - Sunday; 9:30 - 15:30)
The Glenlivet (2023 - 5th January – 3rd March / Monday – Friday; 7th March – 28th October / Tuesday – Saturday; 31st October – 1st December / Tuesday – Saturday ;
4th – 22nd December / Monday – Friday )
The Glen Grant (2023 - November//March (inclusive): Monday to Saturday; April – October (inclusive): Monday to Sunday
Glen Moray (2023 - May end of September)
Monday to Saturday; October to End of April
Monday to Friday)
The Macallan (2023 - Thursday to Sunday, for pre-booked experiences only - visit their website for more info).
Strathisla - Home of Chivas (2023 - April – October: Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm; November–March: Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm)
The GlenDronach (2023 - Monday to Sunday; all year round, from 10.00 am until 4.30 pm )
The Speyside Cooperage - Cooperage/Cask Production (Monday - Friday)
Glenglassaugh* (closed)
Pre-booking is requested for tours/experiences/tastings (when and if available).
Distilleries' details can be found here:
https://moreinmoray.com/more-in-moray-extras/things-to-do/whisky-distilleries/
The number of distilleries to be selected and visited on the day may vary according to the tours/experiences/tasting booked and their times, opening hours, and traveling between sites.
Travel between distilleries sites: Speyside is a vast region - an average car journey between distilleries is 20 - 25 minutes; in some cases due to location and chosen itinerary, it can be up to 50 minutes.
It is highly recommended to contact us to discuss your personal requirements before booking all experiences as you may want to include a sit-in lunch and/or sightseeing along the way and we need to be managing times and the logistics, to check whether will be doable or not.
*The number of distilleries to be selected and visited on the day may vary according to the tours/experiences/tasting booked and their times, opening hours, and traveling between sites. Contact us to discuss your personal requirements.
Please note that distilleries have changed/adapted/restricted their visiting operation systems due to COVID-19 safety guidelines. Pre-booking is requested for tours/experiences/tastings (when and if available). Distilleries details can be found here: https://moreinmoray.com/more-in-moray-extras/things-to-do/whisky-distilleries/
**Arrangements for lunch/picnic will be discussed as per your requirements. The distilleries are located in the beautiful Speyside, a perfect spot for a picnic or a meal at a local restaurant between visits and a countryside walk with fresh air.
What is included
- A bottle of mineral water
- Private Transportation for your party only
- Driving staff
- Mobile phone charger
- Wi-Fi
What's not included
- This itinerary does not include accommodation anywhere along the itinerary
- Entrance to visitor attractions (castles, natural parks, special tours, distilleries experiences, entry fees, etc.) and suggested tours featured in the itinerary. However, advice on pre-bookings can be provided
- Meals and drinks at lunch stops and any other stop needed
- Travel Insurance, including cancellation insurance
- Ferries charges (unless stated)
- Gratuities
* IMPORTANT NOTES*
- The choice of Castles/Attractions/Distilleries to be visited on a day is directed related to the time available to travel between sites, opening hours, and pre-booked slots (where applicable)*
- Local attractions, restaurants, coffee shops, outdoor adventure activities, distilleries, retail shops, breweries, etc. have changed/adapted their visiting operation systems due to COVID-19 safety guidelines. It is recommended to contact us before booking your transportation to consider the dates, times, and routes selected for your experience.
- Be prepared to pre-book all your attractions/experiences in advance due to new capacity restrictions in place on many premises, including places for food and beverage.
- Many attractions in the region are seasonal (Spring/Summer) while others are only open for a few months during the year. It is highly recommended to check the attraction opening dates and times on its website before planning your ground transportation. Contact us for more details.
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