Private Tour
3 Hour Whisky Tour: Small Group Tasting Tour Around Speyside
Overview
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3 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
First dram - Venture to our secret spot along the River Spey, where Mitch brings tales of Speyside's whisky smugglers and illegal distilling to life with your first dram of the day.
Cardhu Distillery
Dram Two - Wind your way to Cardhu Distillery, where you'll savour a carefully selected dram while soaking in panoramic views of the Speyside hills. Learn how this remarkable distillery was founded by Helen Cumming.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
4 Whiskies to sample during your tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Pickup points
The Dowans Hotel
Dowans Road, Aberlour United Kingdom
The Aberlour Hotel
87 High Street, Aberlour United Kingdom
The Craigellachie Hotel
Victoria Street, Craigellachie United Kingdom
Options
3 Hour Whisky Tour: Small Group Tasting Tour Around Speyside
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!! So much fun!
Robin H,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a non- whiskey drinker I was not excited about this tour. But Mitch made it so much fun. He found some things for me to try which I actually did like. He went out of his way to give us a fantastic history and tour of speyside and we had a great time. Highly recommend this tour for lovers of whiskey and those who aren’t. Mitch is an exceptional guide!
Would recommend CopperCairn to everyone! It will convert even non whisky drinkers! 😁🥃
michaelae723,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing afternoon on Mitch’s tour. He was an incredible guide — so knowledgeable, engaging, and made the whole experience great fun. We visited some brilliant distilleries, enjoyed exceptional drams, and overall had a truly 10/10 day. I’d recommend CopperCairn to everyone, even if you’re not usually into whisky!
A great Speyside overview
jojom999,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We wanted to do something a bit different to the usual distillery tours (there's only so many mash tuns you can look at before they blend into one!). This tour with Mitch totally fit the bill, even in a new years day blizzard! We had a great drive around the local area, learning a whole heap of new whisky facts and having a wee dram at a few spots. Mitch clearly knows his stuff about whisky and also about how to give a group of people a great afternoon out!
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