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Highland Whisky Private Tour from Edinburgh

Whisky Tour

  • Highland Whisky Private Tour from Edinburgh
  • Highland Whisky Private Tour from Edinburgh
  • Highland Whisky Private Tour from Edinburgh

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  • Tour ID:
    1163
  • Tour theme:
    Whisky Tours,
  • Duration:
    1 day - 9 hours approx
  • Starts from:
    Edinburgh
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Whisky Tour

  • Highland Whisky Private Tour from Edinburgh
  • Highland Whisky Private Tour from Edinburgh
  • Highland Whisky Private Tour from Edinburgh

Tour Description


Discover the Highland Whisky Distilleries on a private full day tour from Edinburgh. The most diverse and wide spread Scotch Whisky Region in Scotland. Often described as fruity and flavourful with many influences of the surrounding nature such as heather. This is a customisable tailor-made tour and the itinerary can be adjusted to your request.

In the morning your private driver guide will pick you up from you hotel and set off for the Scottish Highlands. On the way you will learn the story of whisky and some personal views from the guide on how to drink it. By the end of the day you will have a basic knowledge on the process of making whisky as we tour through the various distilleries. Starting with the barley, leaving it to germinate then mashed and yeast added to make wash (beer). The distillation process is where the art of making whisky begins. Each still shaped differently to give its unique taste. After aged for at least 3 years in a warehouse where the angels take their share.

Most distilleries are set in a romantic area, tucked away in a secluded glen and surrounded by hills. This was to hide from the tax man while make illegal whisky in the 18th century. Always close by a water source as that is the most important ingredients to whisky. The name whisky comes from the Gaelic language word "Uisge Beathe" which translates as "Water of Life".

First we go to Deanston Distillery based on the River Teith used to be a large cotton mill dating back to 1785. It was then closed in 1965 and 2 years later was converted into a whisky distillery. Deaston crafts its whisky the traditional way with unchill-filtered, which means that nothing is added and nothing is taken away. This distillery offers a few different tastings; the classic tour options of 1 or 2 drams which all last about 1 hour; or alternatively we can plan to arrive for the Warehouse Tastings to drink straight from the cask. Close by is the medieval Doune Castle, used in many movies including Monty Python and Outlander. If time permits we can visit here.

Glenturret Distillery is an award wining attraction and a must to include on any whisky tour. The distillery itself is one of the oldest Single Malt producers in Scotland, legally making whisky since 1775. At the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to taste the whisky and browse the shop.

Private Whisky Tour from Edinburgh

Prices & Dates

This is a private tour and prices and details are available upon request.

The prices for this tour will depend on your group size and itinerary.

We can cater to small groups of 1 to 7 people with a private driver guide.
Transportation would either be in a family size sedan car or MB Vito 9 seater. Executive vehicles also available upon request.

We are also happy to organise a tour for a larger group with a coach, driver and guide.

For more details contact us now!

What's Included


Tour Timing options...

Option A: Regular tour/tastings
08.30am depart Edinburgh
10-11am visit Deanston Distillery
11-12pm visit Doune Castle
12.30-1.30pm lunch in a traditional pub
3.30-5.30pm visit Famous Grouse Experience
7pm approx return to Edinburgh

Option B: Regular tastings and Warehouse Visit
8.30am depart Edinburgh
9am Photo stop at Queensferry
10.30-11.45am Glenturret Distillery
Highland Drive
12.45-1.45pm lunch at Traditional Pub
2.15-2.55pm Doune Castle short visit
3-4pm Deanston Distillery Warehouse tasting
return to Edinburgh via Stirling
5pm drop off in Edinburgh

Further options available with exclusive tour options. Contact us for more details.

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TOUR INFORMATION 
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TOUR INSURANCE PROTECTION 
To protect yourself against cancellation charges, we highly recommend that you purchase Travel & Medical Insurance for your added protection and convenience. We accept no responsibilities for these items.

REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS 
Below are the standard terms of cancellations. For regular tours please refer to each tours individual terms when making the booking online. Be-spoke services terms may vary and change.
Be-spoke (Private) 1 Day Services; private services of only 1 day (tours, transfers, etc..) are non-refundable 1 week prior.
Be-spoke (Private) Multi-day Services; A 75% refund (25% of package price or £200 GBP if 10% of the price lower, the deposit is non-refundable) will be made if cancellations are received a minimum of 60 Days prior to the Tour departure. From 59 to 30 Days 50% of the tour cost is non-refundable. From 30 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour cost is non-refundable.

UNUSED SERVICES 
In case of you are canceling any portion of the tour while en route, there are no refunds for pre-booked hotels, sightseeing tours or any other services or costs. Note: No refunds are made for any unused services including accommodations, sightseeing tours, transportation, etc. with or without notice and the above schedule lists cancellation penalties in effect from time of reservation on any tour or extension. Go Scotland Tours is not responsible for cancelations or delays caused by forces of nature or airlines or cruise line.

CHANGES OF BOOKING
Be-spoke services; Changes made 30 or more days prior of tour start date non-refundable fee of £85 GBP will be charged. Changes made within 30 of tour start date non-refundable fee of £115 GBP.
Regular tours; no charge for changes
Note; charges may vary then what is specified above. This will be discussed at time of change.

CHANGE OF ITINERARY 
No changes can be made in the itinerary as set out in the itinerary once travel has commenced unless confirmed by the Tour organizers in accordance with the provisions listed here. 

CHANGE OF HOTELS OR SERVICES 
Go Scotland Tours. reserves the right to substitute hotels listed for others of a similar category. In the event of any program or hotel changes while you are on the tour, you will be immediately informed and booked in another hotel of the same category. Any costs incurred due to changes made by the tour participants or due to additional services requested will be borne by the tour participants. 

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