7 Whisky Tours in Scotland, Compared Properly

1.Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 628 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $63Our pick

Review of Rabbie’s Highlands day tour from Edinburgh, with Dunkeld, Black Linn Falls, Queen’s View, Pitlochry, and Dewar’s whisky tasting.

“This was an incredibly interesting and worthwhile day trip. Pete Shaw was our guide. I’m going to add, he was the best tour guide/driver we’ve ever had. It was a great convenience not having to drive around ourselves as we are unfamiliar with the area. This trip brought us to the towns & distillery we wanted to visit. Pete added many interesting facts and stories, and shared his music with us as we drove. The towns we stopped in were hospitable and Pete offered recommendations and pointed out the restrooms. There was ample time to explore and take pictures. An absolute great experience!!”

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2.Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · from $101Top rated

Explore Loch Ness, Glencoe, Cairngorms and Highland whisky on a small-group day tour from Edinburgh with walks, views and fish and chips.

“What a wonderful day! Owen was our guide and he did a great job of managing the details of the trip so that we were all comfortable and happy as well as providing excellent information on the history of the area. We would highly recommend this tour and hope you are fortunate enough to have Owen as your guide.”

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3.Ultimate Whisky Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 305 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Review of Edinburgh’s 10-hour whisky tour to Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret, with Highland scenery, tastings, lunch, and practical tips.

“Absolutely loved Ash. Informative, witty, good spirited guide. Would absolutely recommend the tour and Ash for an amazing experience!”

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4.Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 9 hours · from $60

Review of Rabbie's 9-hour Cairngorms and Tomatin whisky tour from Inverness, with Carrbridge, Loch Morlich, Aviemore, tips, and value advice.

“It was a great and relaxed day trip. Our tour guide Amy was lovely, warm and extremely well informed about everything we came across in the trip. Enjoyed the whiskey tour part !”

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5.Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · from $28Best value

Explore Glenkinchie Distillery near Edinburgh with a sensory tour, three whisky tastings, and a small cocktail for $28.

“Excellent tour, very informative. Kirsty was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable.”

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6.Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28

Tour Caol Ila on Islay, taste three whiskies and a cocktail, and enjoy superb views of the Paps of Jura for $28.

“Amazing tour and tasting. Julia was an excellent guide. We had her all to ourselves! The tour was super modern and well thought through! I learnt way more this tour than the other we did! Loads of sensory tasks throughout the tour. The view was stunning and the bar alone was insane! Would highly recommend. I can’t wait to go back!”

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7.Aberlour: Cardhu Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $28

Review of Cardhu Distillery’s 1.5-hour tour in Moray, with family history, whisky-making insights, three drams, and a highball cocktail.

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