Private Tour

Speyside Whisky Tour : 3 Hour Small Group Tour & Tasting

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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 whisky Start your Speyside whisky tour beside the River Spey, the river that helped shape the region’s whisky story. 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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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 story. 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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

4 whiskies to sample during your tour

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

Craigellachie Lodge

Craigellachie Lodge Edward Avenue Craigellachie United Kingdom

The Station Hotel

51 New Street Rothes United Kingdom

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