Highland Whisky Trail in Cairngorms National Park, Caithness, Sutherland & The Black Isle

Duration

9 hours

Group size

1 - 6

Description

Select up to 3 distilleries, depending on the time/route/duration of the distillery experience.

***Opening information updated MAY 23 ***

Please check the distillery's website for further information, especially on seasonality: some tours and tastings are available only during the summer. Some distilleries will be closed at the end of the season, others will have a reduced opening during the winter times. Many distilleries' visitor centres close for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year period.

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 travelling between sites.

Travel between distilleries sites: The Northern Highland is a vast region - an average car journey between distilleries is 30 minutes; in some cases due to location and chosen itinerary, it can be up to 2 h 15 min, from Inverness.

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 it will be doable or not.

Tomatin

It is a short drive from Inverness, around 25 min, the distillery was founded in 1897. It is known for its high-toned and fruity spirit.

The Visitor Centre is open 7 days from 10:30 to 16:30 with tours available from 10:00 until 16:00.

Glenmorangie

Located in Tain, a 40 min drive from Inverness, the distillery. It is the most popular Highland whisky. Established in 1843, the site originally held a farm distillery under the name Morangie. Today, it is owned by the French group LVMH. Its stills are the tallest in Scotland.

All year round Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm.

Balblair

Located in Tain, a 50-minute drive from Inverness, Balbalir Distillery is known as the Vintage Malt Whisky.

April - September: Monday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm and Saturday 11 am - 4 pm October - March: Monday - Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Clynelish

Located in Brora, Sutherland region, 1h 15 min from Inverness, the distillery is part of The Four Corners of Johnnie Walker. Clynelish itself has long played an important role within the house of John Walker & Sons.

Apr - Oct | Mon - Sun | 10:00 - 17:00 Nov - Mar | Mon - Sun | 10:00 - 16:00

Dalmore

Located in Alness, 25 minutes from Inverness, the distillery is renowned for its rich sherry cask finishes and rare expressions. The Dalmore Distillery is currently closed to all visitors due to refurbishment on site.

Dalwhinnie Distillery

Located in the village of Dalwhinnie, 1h 20 min from Inverness, Dalwhinnie Distillery is one of the highest distilleries in Scotland, situated at an elevation of approximately 1,164 feet (355 meters) above sea level. Mar - Apr | Mon - Sun | 10:00 - 17:30 May - Oct | Mon - Sun | 10:00 - 17:30 Nov - Feb | Mon - Sun | 10:00 - 16:00

Glen Ord (The Singleton)

Located in Muir of Ord, on the edge of the Black Isle - 20 min from Inverness - the distillery is the home of The Singleton. The distillery itself is amazing, the tour is fantastic and the deli with delicious local food is an invitation to have another dram or two.

Mar - Oct | Mon - Sun | 10:00 - 17:00 Nov - Feb | Mon - Sat | 10:00 - 17:00 | Sun | 10:00 - 17:00

Old Pulteney

Located in Wick, in Caithness, it takes 2h and 15 minutes from Inverness to reach the distillery: it is one of the most northerly distilleries in Scotland and its Single Malt is recognized as the Genuine Maritime Malt. The distillery brings to its production the history, the population and the characteristics of the region.

April to September: Monday to Friday: 10 am – 5.00 pm Saturday: 10 am – 5.00 pm October to March: Monday to Friday: 10 am – 4.30 pm

Wolfburn

Scotland’s most northerly mainland distillery is located in Thurso, 2h 15 minutes drive from Inverness. The new distillery, built in 2021 is close to the original one, founded in 1821. It was once the largest distillery in Caithness. There is no visitor centre, however, they are offering distillery tours at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm daily, Monday – Friday.

What is included

• A bottle of mineral water
• Wi-Fi on board
• Mobile phone charger
• Private Transportation for your party only
• Driver-guide staff (ENG/PT)

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 and 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

*** 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. 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.