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3 Hour Whisky Tour: Small Group Tasting Tour Around Speyside
(3) Reviews
Aberlour
About
Forget stuffy tours and whisky snobbery – this is Speyside done properly. Join me, Mitch Bechard – whisky expert, Keeper of the Quaich and storyteller – for a relaxed 3-hour whisky tour through Scotland’s most iconic whisky region.
We’ll follow the River Spey, visit four hand-picked distilleries, sip brilliant drams and share stories that bring Speyside’s spirit to life. Each safari is small and personal, tailored to your interests (subject to availability).
Expect carefully chosen whiskies enjoyed in beautiful settings, tales and local legends from over 20 years in the industry, and stunning scenery along the River Spey with time for photos and a few surprises.
This is more than a tastin...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
4 Whiskies to sample during your tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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3 Hour Whisky Tour: Small Group Tasting Tour Around Speyside
(3) Reviews
Aberlour
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$960.00
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About
Forget stuffy tours and whisky snobbery – this is Speyside done properly. Join me, Mitch Bechard – whisky expert, Keeper of the Quaich and storyteller – for a relaxed 3-hour whisky tour through Scotland’s most iconic whisky region.
We’ll follow the River Spey, visit four hand-picked distilleries, sip brilliant drams and share stories that bring Speyside’s spirit to life. Each safari is small and personal, tailored to your interests (subject to availability).
Expect carefully chosen whiskies enjoyed in beautiful settings, tales and local legends from over 20 years in the industry, and stunning scenery along the River Spey with time for photos and a few surprises.
First dram - Venture to our secret spot along the River Spey, where Mitch brings tales of Speyside's whisky smugglers and illegal distilling to life with your first dram of the day.
30 minutes
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Cardhu Distillery
Dram Two - Wind your way to Cardhu Distillery, where you'll savour a carefully selected dram while soaking in panoramic views of the Speyside hills. Learn how this remarkable distillery was founded by Helen Cumming.
30 minutes
3
Glenfiddich Distillery
Dram Three – Next, we roll into the iconic Glenfiddich Distillery for our third dram of the day. As one of the most recognisable names in Scotch whisky, it’s a brilliant stop to soak in the sights, sip something special, and explore the distillery grounds and shop – perfect if you're hunting for a bottle to smuggle home. En route, we’ll pass the evocative ruins of Balvenie Castle, and if luck’s on our side, we’ll spot a few hairy Highland coos posing like locals who’ve done this before. It’s a classic Speyside moment – whisky, history, scenery, and shopping all wrapped into one dram-fuelled stop.
30 minutes
4
The Balvenie Distillery
Balvenie Distillery – As we continue our whisky safari, we take a moment to admire the historic Balvenie Distillery from the outside – one of the last remaining distilleries in Scotland to do traditional floor maltings on-site. With its cobbled courtyards, working cooperage, and charming old-world character, Balvenie is steeped in Speyside heritage. We’ll chat about its close connection to Glenfiddich, its unique approach to cask maturation, and why it’s so beloved by whisky purists. It's a scenic and storied pause in the journey – the kind of place that makes you want to linger (or sneak a dram, if only they'd let us).
30 minutes
5
Craigellachie Bridge
The Perfect Shot - Stop at the iconic Craigellachie Bridge for a dram in one of Speyside's most photographed locations. This Thomas Telford masterpiece has watched over whisky's journey through Speyside for centuries.
30 minutes
6
Aberlour
Final Stop – We return full circle to where the adventure began – the Speyside Whisky Shop in Aberlour. It’s the perfect place to end the day, with shelves lined with rare finds, local favourites, and a few bottles you may have tasted on the tour. Whether you’re picking up a souvenir, asking for a dram recommendation, or just savouring the last few moments of Speyside magic, it’s a fitting finale. We'll drop you off right outside with a head full of stories, a nose full of whisky, and (hopefully) a bottle or two in hand.