Top Experiences in Cardhu Distillery

*Selected attractions are included in the tour price.

Soak up the spirit of Speyside on a 3-Day small-group whisky tour! Explore Scotland’s principle malt whisky producing region, which is noted for its elegant and subtle-tasting whiskies. Your tour will depart from Edinburgh with a maximum of 16 people and head to the north-east area of Scotland. The region of Speyside follows the path of the River Spey, stretching from the west of the Cairngorm National Park to the east coast. Boasting an impressive scene of winding lochs, green glens and dramatic peaks, the region has something for everyone. Enjoy visits to four of the region’s famous whisky distilleries, Lindores Abbey, Royal Lochnagar, Glen Moray and Dalwhinnie and enjoy tastings and samples. Speyside is home to another 42 operating distilleries, so there’s certainly plenty more to see if time permits!

You will be transported through time as you travel towards Speyside getting closer to George's Home town. You may hear his accent change slightly the closer he gets to the area of his childhood

NOTE: It will depend on how early you book this tour as it is not always possible to gain entry to all distilleries on the same day as they are usually very busy. George will always do his best to ensure you get to visit and enjoy the distilleries of your choice around the area.

****** Private Tour *****

Visit three unique three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at three distilleries or a mix of distillery tours and tastings.

Three Speyside distilleries.

Free pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.

The best and most extensive Speyside whisky day trip available!

A unique experience that gives you best Scotland has to offer, all in one day, allowing you time to enjoy other activities on other days.

We endeavour to select the best distilleries in the region. Selection depends on availability and your preferences. It's a private tour, let us know your favourites. Alternatively, let us showcase the best experiences available.

Experience the ultimate Speyside whisky tour with Highland Discovery. In our luxurious V Class Mercedes, we’ll take you on a journey through the Spey River where you’ll discover the history and art of whisky-making. Our knowledgeable guides will introduce you to some of the finest distilleries in the region and show you how the finest whisky in the world is crafted. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with a new appreciation for the “water of life”.

We recommend this tour starts at

The Glen Moray Distillery for a tour and tasting

Cardhu home of Johnny Walker one of four the corner stones
Including a tasting of the Four Corners

Lastly a visit to Glen Livit Distillery with 45 minutes in your own time to shop taste and enjoy before returning back to Inverness

the vehicle is fully automatic and very comfortable

This is a relaxing day out in a modern luxury van type vehicle with collection from Inverness/Aviemore areas including Airports and Rail Stations thereafter take a chilled drive down to the Speyside area and drive around the distilleries of your choice taking tastings of Whisky at your own pace. Lunch at your own discretion but can be factored in at choice of nice venues . Full Distillery tours may also be factored in subject to availability. The list of tours indicated in the itinerary list are only an indication of possible distillery stops please contact me via message tab to express which distilleries you would like to visit, a typical example can include 1 x distillery tours and three distillery tastings, Cruise Ship passengers need to be aware that this is very distant from Invergordon Cruise Ship terminal and as such should consider instead taking my Northern Delights Whiskey Tour which is much more local to the terminal

Our tour is private so you will only be travelling with your own group

Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail. A Heavenly combination of whisky and water awaits you, encapsulating the true spirit of Scotland. This is a unique driving trail of world famous malts, distinctive distilleries and a unique cooperage weaves among the woods and glens of the Spey Valley.

stopping at 3 maybe 4 distilleries we have hand chosen for this tour

We can offer a quick visit to maccallan distillery on Saturday or Sunday according to the opening times

We will always try and get you on a tour at Glen moray but late bookings in peak season this may not always be available so on these occasions we will be happy to add a 4th distillery

Do you want to know some secrets… about Speyside and the legends of its fabled whisky industry?

There is magic in the mystical hills around Moray Speyside, that flows in its waters to create some of the world's most enchanting whiskies.

They have been crafted by nature over centuries with legendary stories of how they are produced passed down through generations of captivated children around open fires.

So what better way to discover these secrets than through this tour and with guides who have grown up here and know the area like nobody else?

We will collect from your accommodation anywhere around Scotland. Relax, enjoy your day, and indulge in "one or two wee drams".

*Please note - We'll keep this a mystery for now but some of the distilleries highlighted in the description we will visit, which 3? That, you'll have to wait and see.

Our three-day Speyside tour is a fantastic tour around Scotland's best whisky-producing regions.

From Edinburgh or the surrounding area, we can pick you up! Private, bespoke, and professional.

Experience a magical trip through this special area of Scotland that has the highest concentration of whisky distilleries in the world. Around 40 distilleries can be found within a 25-minute drive of each other. Great for groups of all sizes, couples, and solo travelers.

Speyside is the most famous of Scotland’s whisky regions. This breath-taking region sits in a lush valley of rivers and secret glens. The region has historically been the warmest part of Scotland, and the fertile farmlands in the region are perfect for growing barley. Added to the nutrient-dense water tumbling down off the mountains, this region delivers many of the world’s best whiskies.

Our Speyside whisky tours take you through the Cairngorm National Park and return through the beautiful town of Pitlochry.

Travel through the heart of Speyside, home to world renowned whiskies amidst beautiful scenery. This is a tour for both the novice and the connoisseur. You can enjoy your tour as much as you possibly can without having to worry about the drive.

Your tour will include 1 Distillery tour with any available Distilleries listed in our itinerary. You will then be visiting as many distilleries that you can within the tour duration. They all offer tastings which we leave up to your discretion to enjoy or you can alternatively choose to simply wander about their impressive stunning grounds.
Booking a distillery tour on your own is highly discouraged as it will disrupt the itinerary for the day.

Please know that the Itinerary can change at any time due to unforeseen situations like Distilleries availability. Rest assured that we can take you to other equally amazing alternative Attraction.

Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by the wonderful natural spring water so abundant throughout the country.

The production methods for each single malt has been meticulously preserved through tradition and guarded by the distillery. Their traditional production methods and fine ingredients creates the subtle differences and intricate flavours which differentiates one malt whisky from the next.

Happy Tours will take you to visit some of the most wonderful Speyside whisky distilleries so you can learn their secrets, and taste their wares.

+++ MEET JOHNNIE WALKER! +++

Visit three of Scotland's most beautiful distilleries to find the secrets behind the world's most popular whisky.

Distillery tour and tasting paid for.

The only tour that takes you to the hidden sources of the world famous Jonnie Walker whisky.

Single malt whisky from each distillery we will visit has been included in the famous Johnnie Walker blends over the past 100 years.

A must for all whisky fans to find out about the history, the people and the single malt whisky behind Johnnie Walker.

Each of these distilleries have been selected for one or more of the following:
Johnnie Walker Blue, Green, Black and Red.

Private tour!

If there is limited availability at these distilleries, we will replace these distilleries with like for like replacements.

Come join me for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by a born and bred highland lassie and fully qualified experienced Scottish Tourist Guide Association Green Badge Guide

Join us on the Whisky trail as we venture either North or Speyside.

Those distilleries listed are a guide to what is in the area. Please message to discuss choice. Due to visiting distilleries this may not be suitable for families with young children as some venues have age restrictions.

Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour in comfort and privately round the highlands in a 7 or 16 seat minibus. This tour can be customized to your requirements.

We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your requirements. We will email you to confirm this.

Whether you're a whisky lover or a whisky learner, you're bound to get a taste for it in the beautiful region of Speyside.

Home to around 50% of all Scottish whisky distilleries, there's almost too much to see and drink. So on this tour, we help you get the most out of the region by taking you to two distinct distilleries. It’s a chance to learn about the incredible history, process, and flavours of Scotland’s national drink.

Feel like a lord or lady as you wander through castles and manor houses. Stride ancient battlefields like a sword-wielding Highlander. And relive Scotland’s history defining moments of conceit and treachery as you listen to your driver-guide’s epic tales.

On this tour, you’ll join the ranks of esteemed history lovers while you travel through glens and mountain passes. You visit Scotland’s most impressive castles, tower forts, and palaces. And you even get a chance to visit a distillery that was started by one of the pioneering women in the whisky industry.

This tour is your ticket into Scotland’s medieval past and royal history.