Whisky tours
O thou, my muse! Guid auld Scotch drink!
GIN BOTHY Glamis Tel: 01575 570 111
www.bothyexperience.co.uk
The Bothy Experience, nestled in the picturesque, historic village of Glamis in Angus, is home to local, award-winning producers Gin Bothy. Like a bothy, it’s free to visit, and this four-star VisitScotland attraction, offers culture and tradition with events, tasting & retail. Visitors can have an insight into how the Gin Bothy began and learn more about the history of Scottish bothies.
ELLON WHISKY SHOP Ellon, Aberdeenshire Tel: 01358 729988
www.ellonwhiskyshop.com
Ellon Whisky Shop is a family-run business in Ellon Aberdeenshire, Scotland. We sell a wide range of whisky, gin, vodka and rum. We pride ourselves in our customer service and if there is something you are looking for and can’t see just ask and we will try and source it for you.
THE GLENALLACHIE Speyside Tel: 01340 872547 Email: visitors@glenallachie.com
www.theglenallachie.com
Nestled at the foot of Ben Rinnes lies one of the best-kept secrets in Speyside: The GlenAllachie Distillery. Our gates are open to visitors for the first time – come and uncover what’s been hidden away for over 50 years. With a range of tours on offer, you’ll be taken on a journey of discovery, with a unique opportunity to fill your own bottle straight from a cask.
DEWAR’S ABERFELDY DISTILLERY Aberfeldy Tel: 01887 822010
www.dewarsaberfeldydistillery.com
Share the Dewar family’s pursuit of whisky perfection in the only distillery they built. Take a tour and explore the interactive exhibition, before sampling whisky at the bar, and enjoying the welcoming cafe, Whisky Lounge and distillery shop. Why not upgrade to a Cask Tasting Tour? Voted ‘Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction 2018’ at the Scottish Thistle Awards.
ISLE OF RAASAY Raasay Tel: 01478 470178
www.raasaydistillery.com
Invest in a cask of Isle of Raasay single malt Scotch and become part of this island distillery’s story. With a range of oak varieties on offer – including former Manzanilla, Four Roses Bourbon, and Bordeaux red wine casks – and a choice of peated or unpeated Raasay spirit. Ex-Speyside 30 litre casks and exclusive, single cask Raasay whisky bottlings also available from Craft Whisky Club’s Caskshare platform.
ARDNAHOE DISTILLERY Islay Tel: 01496 840777
www.ardnahoedistillery.com
Located on the North-East coast Ardnahoe Distillery is one Scottish family’s dream unfolding, the next chapter in the captivating story of the Whisky Isle of Islay. Set in a stunning location, Ardnahoe employs traditional methods and values with a modern outlook. The spirit produced is sweet, smoky and smooth yet peaty and spicy – unique and dynamic to its core.
THE THREE STILLS Hawick Tel: 01450 374330
www.thebordersdistillery.com
The Borders Distillery in Hawick is the first whisky distillery in the Borders since 1837. Opened in April 2018, they make single malt, gin and vodka. The building is an award-winning conversion of the former electrical works, and the tour is fascinating – guided by the people who make the spirit and finishing in the bar with a tasting. Unlike many other distilleries, photos and video are allowed throughout the tour.
KINGSBARNS Tel: 01333 451300
www.kingsbarnsdistillery.com
You will find Kingsbarns Distillery in the beautiful East Neuk of Fife between St Andrews and Crail. The historic and charming East Newhall Farm steadings were carefully restored and converted into a small distillery in December 2014 with exhibition, tasting rooms, shop and café. In addition to regular daily whisky distillery tours, visitors can also enjoy a Darnley’s Gin distillery tour and tasting. Dog-friendly outside café seating. Open all year.
THE ORKNEY DISTILLERY Kirkwall, Orkney Tel: 01856 875338
www.orkneydistilling.com
The Orkney Distillery’s award-winning hand crafted gins, characterised by unique blends of locally grown botanicals, draw inspiration from the Norse heritage of the islands and offer something for every occasion.
Experience the full range within this iconic distillery and visitor centre on Kirkwall’s historic harbour-front.
Join for a tour where your guide will show you the working processes of the distillery, before relaxing and sampling the full range in the tasting room overlooking beautiful Kirkwall Bay. Or, try the gin making experience where you will craft your own gin under the guidance of the distiller. Unmistakably Orcadian.
BEN NEVIS DISTILLERY Tel: 01397 702476
www.bennevisdistillery.com
Visit Ben Nevis Distillery and Visitor Centre in Fort William. You are invited to discover the secrets of whisky distilling and enjoy the unique sensation of the Dew of Ben Nevis. Your visit is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Open all year.
LINDORES ABBEY Tel: 01337 842547
www.lindoresabbeydistillery.com
‘For the whisky lover, it is a pilgrimage.’ Lindores Abbey’s widely recognised links to the earliest written reference to Scotch whisky mean that people have been travelling to this quiet corner of Fife for centuries. After a break of over 500 years whisky is once again flowing through the stills of Lindores Abbey in Newburgh. The ‘Birthplace of Scotch whisky’ is open daily for tours and Apothecary experiences.