Inverness: Ultimate Whisky Experience

Duration: 10.15 hours

Overview

This 1-day tour from Inverness is a must for whisky-lovers. We will travel to two award-winning Speyside distilleries: Cardhu and Benromach, with a stop at the Speyside Cooperage as well. Taking in some of the fantastic scenery that the north of Scotland has to offer on the way.

Included

Digital translations

Knowledgeable Driver-Guide

Luxury Modern air-conditioned coach

Excluded

Entrance to attractions

Food and Drink

Important information

Where is the departure point?

Your one day tour from Inverness departs at 08.15 am from Railway Terrace. Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive as close to 08:00 am as possible to allow enough time to be seated

Are the optional extras included?

No, optional extras are not included in the tour price. The price of your one day tour from Inverness includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide, and transportation on one of our luxury modern air-conditioned coaches.

Optional extras for your tour (From April 2025) are as follows:
Cardhu Distillery: £18.00 per person
Speyside Cooperage: £10.00 per person
Benromach Distillery: £20 per person

This is to allow our guests the freedom to choose which attractions they would like to visit.

Do I need to pre-book the optional extras?

No, you don't need to worry about pre-booking any of the optional extras. All the optional extras can be booked on the day and your Driver-Guide will advise you of how to book. If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team on +44 (0) 131 226 6066.

What should I bring with me?

As we like to give you as much time off the coach as possible with the opportunity for walks, we recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.

Don't forget your camera to capture all the lovely scenery and wildlife you'll encounter on your tour!

Since we cannot allow hot food on our buses you could also bring a cold packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!

Can children travel on this tour?

We welcome children over 4 years old on our tours, and children aged between 4-16yrs are eligible for the concessionary rate. We regret we are not able to carry children under the age of 4.

Is the tour in English?

Yes, all of our tours are in English. Your tour will be taken by an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking Driver-Guide. You'll find a digital translation of your tour through a link on your confirmation email. Digital translations are available for this tour in the following languages: French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin).

Highlights

More information

Departing in the morning from Inverness, we will travel east, dipping into the magnificent Cairngorms National Park, on our way to the first stop of our one-day whisky tour; Cardhu Distillery.

Discover the Flavours of Cardhu Distillery

Founded in 1824 by a whisky smuggler and his wife, this Speyside Distillery now plays a key part in Johnnie Walker blended whiskies, with the name Cardhu deriving from the words for “Black Rock” in Gaelic. Here, we will enjoy their “Nip Round” experience (optional extra) in which you will learn the history of the distillery, and get to select 2 whiskies to sample in a tutored tasting.

Experience Barrelmaking at Speyside Cooperage

From Cardhu, we will continue to the fascinating Speyside Cooperage. This visitor centre gives you a glimpse into how traditional barrel makers work, with live demonstrations and a coopering exhibition. This allows you to learn more about such a key part of the whisky-making and storing process, which will surely make you enjoy your next dram even more!

After this, we will head north to the historic town of Elgin. Take time here to enjoy a lunch break and sample some highland delicacies and explore the picturesque town before we continue on our tour.

Sample Fine Drams at Benromach Distillery

Our final stop of the day is at the Benromach Distillery, a family-owned distillery that is keeping the flavours and style of Speyside alive using traditional techniques. Enjoy a tour here (optional extra), learning how the Benromach distillers rely on their expertise and senses to create an award-winning whisky, learning the story of the distillery, and of course, sampling 3 world-class whiskies.

From here, we begin our return journey back to Inverness where our Ultimate Whisky Experience will come to an end.

Tour Overview

Duration - 9hrs 15mins
Total Distance - 100 miles
Pick up - Railway Terrace, Inverness, IV1 1NW at 08:15am
Group size - Up to 16
Availability - All year round
Minimum age - Travellers need to be at least 4 years-old.