Spend a private day exploring Speyside’s distilleries, tasting single malts, and visiting the Speyside Cooperage. This tailored tour from Inverness includes transport, a scenic tasting stop, and expert local insight.
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You step out of the van where the road meets the River Spey and the air smells faintly of malt and peat. Rolling farmland gives way to straight rows of copper stills and the low stone shapes of distilleries, each with its own steam and scent. A local guide opens a wooden box of tasting glasses; the day begins with a slow education in smell, earth, and time.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly driven travel with short walks and standing during tastings.
Wildlife
History
Speyside’s distilling history dates to the 18th–19th centuries when springs and transport links supported malting and cooperage; the Malt Whisky Trail highlights many heritage sites.
Conservation
Many distilleries now manage water use and support peatland restoration; visitors are encouraged to follow leave-no-trace principles and minimize single-use plastics.
Reserve your spot on the Bespoke Speyside Whisky Tour and Tastings today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Carry valid ID
You must be 18+ to taste; bring passport or driving licence as distilleries will check for proof of age.
Pace your tastings
Small pours add up—sip slowly between distilleries and hydrate to keep senses sharp for comparisons.
Wear sturdy shoes
Distillery yards and cobbled visitor centres have uneven ground—closed-toe, grippy footwear is best.
Plan for weather
Highland weather changes fast; a waterproof layer keeps you comfortable outdoors between stops.
Photo ID (passport or driving licence)
Required to participate in tastings and enter some visitor centres.
Water bottle (reusable)
Staying hydrated keeps your palate fresh between drams.
Waterproof jacket and layers
Protects against frequent Highland rain and wind during outdoor stops.
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Comfortable walking shoes
Needed for uneven distillery yards and short trails around sites.