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Inverness, GB

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Experience the essence of Scotland's distillery heritage on the Legendary Northern Distilleries Tour. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Easter Ross and Sutherland as you uncover hidden gems with a rich history and culture. Visit renowned distilleries such as Glenmorangie and Balblair, where you'll learn about the art of whisky making and have the opportunity to sample their exquisite spirits. Alternatively, opt for Clynelish Distillery for an equally exceptional whisky experience. Explore the fascinating history of Dunrobin Castle and follow the Pictish Trail for a deeper understanding of the region's ancient past. This captivating tour promises a unique and unforgettable experience, leaving you with a greater appreciation for Scotland's whisky tradition and its breathtaking surroundings. Join us on this extraordinary journey through centuries of craftsmanship, where every sip tells a story.

About this experience

Non Refundable There is no return, refund or cancellation possible with this product
Admission Not Included
5 hours
Suitable for 2-8 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Self Guided Experience

Highlights

Discover the stunningly beautiful Easter Ross and Sutherland regions
Explore awe-inspiring "hidden gems" steeped in history and culture
Visit renowned distilleries, including Glenmorangie, Ord, and Balblair
Experience the traditional process of creating malt whisky
Enjoy tastings and purchase unique, hand-selected bottles

Included

Bottled water
Good craic

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Introduction

Experience the rich heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and world-renowned distilleries of the stunning Easter Ross and Sutherland regions with the Legendary Northern Distilleries Tour. This meticulously crafted itinerary takes you on an unforgettable journey through some of Scotland's finest whiskey destinations, ensuring a truly unique and immersive experience.

What to expect?

Indulge in a fascinating exploration of the art of whiskey making as you visit the legendary Glenmorangie, Ord, and Balblair distilleries. Learn about the intricate process from start to finish, from mashing the barley to maturing the precious spirits. Engage your senses in exclusive whiskey tastings, savoring the distinct flavors and aromas that make these drams so exceptional.

Who is this for?

The Legendary Northern Distilleries Tour is perfect for whiskey enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of Scotland's famed distilleries. Whether you're a seasoned whiskey connoisseur or a curious novice looking to expand your knowledge, this tour caters to all levels of expertise. It's an ideal excursion for adult travelers who appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship behind Scotland's iconic spirit.

Why book this?

Embark on this extraordinary journey to unlock the secrets of Scotland's whiskey heritage. Immerse yourself in the captivating history and culture of Easter Ross and Sutherland. From the scenic landscapes that surround you to the warm hospitality of the distilleries, every aspect of this tour is designed to create an unparalleled experience. With the opportunity to sample and purchase unique, hand-selected casks at Balblair Distillery, you'll even have the chance to take home a truly extraordinary gift.

Good to know

Please note that from September 2022 to April 2023, all distilleries will be closed on Saturdays. Whether you're based in Inverness or a cruise passenger docking in Invergordon, this tour offers flexible departure points to suit your needs. Don't miss your chance to visit the tasting room at Glenmorangie Distillery, where you can sample their exceptional single malt whiskies without participating in a tour. Make memories and deepen your appreciation for Scotland's whiskey heritage on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Reviews

Previous travelers have raved about the Legendary Northern Distilleries Tour, praising the knowledgeable guides, stunning landscapes, and exceptional whiskey tastings. Visitors were delighted by the opportunity to personalize their experience at Balblair Distillery, filling and labeling their own bottles from hand-selected casks. Overall, guests express their satisfaction with the insights gained, making this tour an unforgettable highlight of their journeys.

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How long before the event do I need to book?

You can book at any time before the event

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Meeting point & End point

This Tour can leave from either Inverness or for Cruise Passengers docking in Invergordon pick up can be arranged from the Port entrance.

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Your Itinerary

The Singleton Distillery

The Ord distillery dates back to 1838 it is the only single malt distillery on the Black Isle. The water for the mashing was taken from the Cuckoo Well and employed 18 people in the early days. Now it has 7 was stills and is owned by Diageo now the water come from the White Burn.

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Balblair Distillery

Founded in 1790 and according to records, this is the fourth oldest distillery in Scotland after Glenturret, Strathisla, and Bowmore, Balblair creates its malt whisky slowly, and it is then matured at the distillery in the tradtional dunnage warehouses on earthen floors. The visitors centre provides a welcoming, relaxed environment in which to enjoy a tasting. Tours are available at 11:00 and 14:00 costing £10 per person, and as a maximum of ten people are accommodated per tour, advance bookings are essential. Visitors to the distillery can purchase a bottle from a hand selected cask which you are able to fill, cork, seal, and label yourself. Your name will then go into the ledger and you’ll have a unique gift to take home with you.

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Glenmorangie Distillery

Now owned by Moët Hennesy, the Glenmorangie Distillery was founded in 1843 with production starting in 1849. Glenmorangie is famous the world over for its whisky with the first exports starting as long ago as 1880. Moving with modern times, the Distillery installed an anaerobic digestion plant in 2017 to process and break down by products such as pot-ale and lees which in turn means the production process is more sustainable. This has removed the need for them to be taken away from the Distillery by tanker for processing elsewhere. Tours and tastings are possible with the Original Tour costing £7.50 per person. It is possible to visit the tasting room without doing a tour. A range of Glenmorangie Single Malt Whiskies are available to purchase and try in the relaxed environment of the tasting room.

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Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews

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3.8 (19)

Daniel_P

Johnny was a great driver and full of stories about the local area. We went to Balblair, Glenmorangie and Glen Ord which were great to experience very different distilleries.

SLM2701

The tour is basically a taxi. There's no "guide". The tour operator does not book even the distillery tour slot. Of course, you have to pay for the tour and tasting yourself - it isn't part of the fee, but I feel that the expectation that guests should call the distillery from their home countries and book their own slots is ridiculous. I mean, I might as well have picked up a taxi in Inverness and told them where to take me. Also, since our "tour" exceeded 4.5 hours (which is bound to happen since the travel time itself is more than 2 hours, and a single distillery tour takes over an hour, plus half an hour each for the tastings at the distilleries, and another 20 mins for a quick lunch stop), we were asked to pay 50 pounds more for each additional hour. Johnny was kind enough to say that he'll try to work something out with the folks through whom we had booked the tour, so we haven't paid the excess yet, but I feel that this tour isn't very well thought out and planned. Note that both Trip Advisor and Viator (through whom we booked this) states 5 hours as the tour time, but the tour operator insists that it's a 4.5 hour tour.

H1910OPpamelaa

Johnny is a jovial chap who is eager to share his love of northern Scotland as he drives you to visit three distilleries. Got to see some beautiful countryside. You will tour/taste at one of them, but only do tastings at the other two. These are all pay as you go. We toured and tasted at Balblair. We have visited other distilleries and after a while they are all just variations on a theme. So this tour was largely ideal. The Balblair tour was led by Simon who shared the very interesting history of the land and farm that one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland sits on. I am familiar with the other two distilleries: Glenn morangie and singleton. The singleton tasting room was very nice and bar tenders knowledgeable. The glen morangie tasting room was small with selections I was not familiar with and a pourer who was less than helpful.

oliver_b

Driver was good, and we booked quite last minute, but it was just a driver for four hours. I had to pay for an extra 90 mins and book the tours myself (which wasn't very clear in the booking). But having booked balblair and Glenmorangie, we had a good day.

Traveler09880169218

Johnny our driver/guide was an awesome guide! Balblair Distillery was educational and the scotch excellent! We had an excellent time!

william_l

Had to cancel due to illness, we’re not afforded any refund will never trust any pre booked and pre paid again peats

J2012ZFdianew

Best tour ever! We had such a wonderful trip! I would highly recommend this company. Our guide was friendly, informative and very accommodating.

F2574SEmatthewg

Johnny was a fantastic driver and guide. He took the side roads to show us the towns en route to our distilleries and didn’t simply speed up the main road. He also has a wonderful knowledge of the north of Scotland that came in handy a number of times even for our day trip together. I’d certainly recommend his service to anyone needing transport north of Inverness.

Judy_S

Not being able to do a distillery tour due to the person who was sent had no idea what distilleries we were supposed to go to. We did not have a distillery tour we had a person to drive us to the distilleries and the one distillery he suggested was 45 minutes in the opposite direction of the other 2 we had gone to 1st. When we arrived at Singleton we were unable to go on a tour as we had to be back at the cruise ship and didn't have enough time so the one excursion I booked specifically to tour a distillery was very disappointing. I do not blame the driver as he was not given the details from Johnnie who we thought was going to give us the tour as we had read good reviews. The only good thing was we were able to do some tasting and when we ask if there was anywhere else to buy alcohol he suggested a grocery store in which we found something that was not at the other 3 distilleries only good thing about this tour.

Pilgrims7

Our favorite part was Johnny, our guide! He was so personal and worked hard to show us things we would have never known were around us. Above and beyond our hopes for the tour. We met a new friend.

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2024-06-09 01:39