Speyside Whisky Tour : 3 Hour Small Group Tour & Tasting

Earn OneKeyCash when you sign in and book an activity

Speyside Whisky Tour : 3 Hour Small Group Tour & Tasting

By CopperCairn Whisky Adventures and Experiences

Free cancellation available

See tickets

Features

Free cancellation available
3h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

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 tasting, it’s an afternoon discovering why Speyside is the heart of Scotch whisky.

Note: This is a group experience with stops at iconic distillery locations, but does not include internal tours.

Activity location

Tamdhu Station
- AB38 7RP, Aberlour, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tamdhu Station
- AB38 7RP, Aberlour, Scotland, United Kingdom

Check availability

Speyside Whisky Tour : 3 Hour Small Group Tour & Tasting

3h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

£599.00 x 1 Traveller£599.00

Total

Until Mon, 25 May

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
4 whiskies to sample during your tour
Service charge

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Tamdhu Station

First whisky Start your Speyside whisky tour beside the River Spey, the river that helped shape the region’s whisky storey. This is where we set the tone for your experience: relaxed, scenic, story-led and definitely not a standard production tour. With your first dram in hand, you’ll hear how Speyside became one of the most famous whisky regions in the world, and why this landscape matters so much to the spirit in your glass. Your tour is hosted by Mitch Bechard, a Keeper of the Quaich, whisky author, podcast host and independent bottler with over 20 years in the industry. Throughout the tour, Mitch brings the region to life with insider stories, local knowledge, humour and proper whisky insight, without the snobbery or scripted visitor centre patter.

Cardhu Distillery

Second Whisky Travel through classic Speyside whisky country towards Cardhu, one of the region’s most important distillery names. With your second dram in hand, you’ll discover the people behind the whisky, including Helen Cumming, one of the great figures in Speyside’s distilling storey. You’ll hear tales of illicit stills, smugglers, farm distilling and how whisky grew from local craft into a global icon. This scenic, story-rich stop connects the dram you’re tasting with the landscape around you, giving you a deeper feel for Speyside.

Glenfiddich Distillery

Third Whisky You head towards Dufftown, often called one of Scotland’s great whisky towns, and stop near Glenfiddich, one of the most famous names in single malt. With your next dram in hand, you’ll explore how family ownership, ambition and bold thinking helped take Speyside whisky around the world. You’ll also get the chance to see nearby Balvenie Castle, a striking ruined stone castle dating back to the second half of the 1200s. Once a fortified stronghold surrounded by a wide ditch, it adds a brilliant sense of history to the landscape. And, if the local Highland cows are feeling sociable, you might even get a hairy hello too.

The Balvenie Distillery

Balvenie Distillery Stop at The Balvenie, one of Speyside’s most traditional and characterful distilleries. This is a chance to step into a place with deep whisky heritage, from floor maltings and coopering to the old stories and characters that shaped life around the distillery. Mitch spent 10 years working with the company, so this stop comes with proper first-hand tales rather than polished brochure chat. You’ll hear about the tradition of dramming at the distillery, how it became part of daily life for the people who worked there, and why The Balvenie has such a strong sense of craft and place. There may even be time for a ghost storey linked to the old maltings, because apparently whisky history wasn’t spirited enough already.

Craigellachie Bridge

Fourth Whisky Finish your Speyside whisky tour at the iconic Craigellachie Bridge, one of the region’s most striking landmarks and a proper whisky-country finale. Designed by Thomas Telford and opened in 1814, the bridge crosses the River Spey in a dramatic cast-iron arch, surrounded by some of the most famous distilling country in Scotland. This is where we’ll pour your final dram and raise a toast under a stunning Speyside setting, with the river below and whisky history all around you. Mitch will tie together the stories, places and people from the tour, leaving you with a deeper sense of the landscape behind the glass. A final dram, a famous bridge and the River Spey doing its thing.

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.

Location

Activity location

Tamdhu Station
- AB38 7RP, Aberlour, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tamdhu Station
- AB38 7RP, Aberlour, Scotland, United Kingdom

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Aberlour your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Aberlour

With so many things to do in Aberlour, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Aberlour. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Aberlour to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.