Whisky experiences
Distillery tours, warehouse tastings and malt masterclasses from Speyside and Islay to the Highlands, Lowlands and Islands.
Distilleries
38
Tours
154
Region
Scotland
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Distillery tours
How Scotch is made, and where to taste it
Scotch whisky is defined by place as much as process. Barley is malted, mashed and fermented, then distilled — usually twice, sometimes three times in the Lowlands — before years in oak. What you taste on a tour is that process plus the landscape: peat on Islay, mountain water in the Highlands, the density of stills on Speyside, lighter Lowland malts around Edinburgh and Glasgow.
A good distillery visit should show you more than a gift shop. Production tours walk the mill, mash tun and still house. Warehouse tastings pull casks at different ages. Masterclasses compare peated and unpeated, bourbon and sherry, or let you bottle your own sample. Sip Seekers lists those experiences next to each other so you can match the day to how deep you want to go.
If you are new to whisky, start with a Lowland or Speyside tour and a guided tasting. If you already know what you like, use the filters for Islay peat, island malts or a specific distillery you have been chasing. Either way, the listings below are live visitor experiences — not a static guidebook.
Five classic regions
Speyside, Highlands, Lowlands, Islay and Campbeltown each have a distinct malt character and a different kind of visit.
Tours that teach
From still-house walkthroughs to warehouse pours and blending classes, pick the format that matches your curiosity.
Book what is open
Visitor hours and group sizes change. These listings are the distilleries and operators you can actually book.
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Lowlands
Aberargie
Not normally open to the public, Aberargie Distillery offers a rare opportunity to discover one of Scotland's most exciting independent, fam...
Highlands
Aberfeldy Distillery
Steeped in history and craftsmanship since 1898, Aberfeldy stills have produced the beautifully balanced Single Malt whisky at the heart of...
Angus Alchemy
Unique, fun and 'one of a kind' Craft spirits distillery and tasting room near Carnoustie. Hosted by an enthusiastic, welcoming and passiona...
Islay
Arbikie Distillery
Perched above the stunning Lunan Bay on Scotland’s east coast, Arbikie is a family-owned, field-to-bottle distillery with breathtaking coast...
Highlands
Arran Distillery
Officially opened it's doors in 1995 by Her Majesty the Queen. She was presented with 2 casks on that day, one for Prince William and one fo...
Lowlands
Auchentoshan Distillery
The only distillery in Scotland to Triple Distil every single drop we make. Discover everything Auchentoshan has to offer and what sets it a...
Lowlands
Bladnoch Distillery & Visitor Centre
Nestled in the heart of Galloway, Bladnoch is Scotland's most southerly whisky distillery and has been crafting Lowland single malt since 18...
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Clydeside Distillery
Glasgow's Whisky Renaissance Begins With The Clydeside, Its First Dedicated Single Malt Distillery In Over 100 Years
Dumfries and Galloway
Dark Art Distillery
Unique Craft distillery in Kirkcudbright with tours and spirit tastings.
Highlands
Dunnet Bay Distillery
It is a tradition in distilling, a bit like it is in ship building, to give your still a lady’s name.The famous Gin and Vodka distillery. &n...
Fife
Eden Mill
Unique Gin and Single Malt Whisky experiences on the Eden Estuary. The only distillery with a Golf simulator and just a good drive acro...
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Born in 2010, Edinburgh Gin is distilled in the heart of Scotland’s capital city.
Leaves from Inverness
1 Day Tour- Cairngorms National Park & Whisky (from Inverness)
Prepare to mix mountain magic with mouthwatering whisky. Your story begins... This is your chance to experience an inspirational blend of Scottish sights and fl...
Prices from
£41
per person
Leaves from Edinburgh
1 Day Tour- Discover Malt Whisky (from Edinburgh)
Your story begins... "Today's rain is tomorrow's whisky." Whisky is ingrained within Scottish culture. The ancient Scots used it to heal common ailments and kee...
Prices from
£51
per person
Leaves from Edinburgh
1 Day Tour- Scottish Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky (from Edinburgh)
Drink in the landscapes and the delicious drams. Your story begins... Our valleys conceal treasures, beasts, and myths. Our lochs provide food, water, and trans...
Prices from
£64
per person
Leaves from Edinburgh
1 Day Tour- Scottish Highlands Sail, Bike or Trail Experience (from Edinburgh)
Craft your perfect day in the Highlands! Your story begins... Loch Katrine has stirred the hearts of heroes, writers, and even TV stars. Today, you choose how t...
Prices from
£61
per person
Leaves from Aberdeen
1 Day Tour- Speyside Whisky Trail & The Cairngorms (from Aberdeen)
Discover the journey of Scotland's 'Water of Life' in Speyside. Your story begins... Whether you're a whisky lover or a whisky learner, you're bound to get a ta...
Prices from
£58
per person
Leaves from Inverness
1 Day Tour- The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Tour (from Inverness)
Explore the passion in every dram. Your story begins... ‘Today’s rain is tomorrow’s whisky.’ That’s the Scottish spirit. When you come to visit a place like Sco...
Prices from
£39
per person
Leaves from Aviemore
1 day tour- The Whisky of Speyside (from Aviemore)
Your story begins... You know that warm feeling you get in your chest when something makes you happy? That’s what we call whisky here in Scotland. It’s our uisg...
Prices from
£56
per person
Leaves from Edinburgh
12 day tour- Scottish Island Highlights (from Edinburgh)
A 12-day adventure into Scotland's culture, scenery, and stories. Your story begins... The whiskys welcomes you, the bagpipes are loud, and the landscapes are e...
Prices from
£1,397
per person
Leaves from Edinburgh
17 Day Tour- Island Hopping Extravaganza (from Edinburgh)
Discover the majesty of Skye, Iona, Orkney & the Outer Hebrides. Your story begins... Explore the extremes of north-west Europe’s last great wilderness when you...
Prices from
£1,577
per person
Leaves from Edinburgh
3 Day Tour- The Speyside Whisky Trail (from Edinburgh)
Your story begins... Whisky connoisseurs, this one is for you. Because Speyside exists for people who want to wake up in a whisky lover’s paradise. Speyside is...
Prices from
£210
per person
30 Minute Tasting & Stories
Short on time but keen to discover Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery? Begin in the museum by exploring the pioneering legacy of the DEWAR family, followed by a guide...
Prices from
£17
per person
Leaves from Edinburgh
4 day Tour- Explore the Queen of the Hebrides - The Isle of Islay (from Edinburgh)
Your story begins... You may know a thing or two about whisky. Like how taxes forced distillers to produce only at night, or how the Scots consider it the ‘wate...
Prices from
£333
per person
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