Scotland · WHISKY TASTINGS IN INVERNESS
The 15 best whisky tastings in Inverness you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Moray coast day trip from Inverness with coastal walks and wildlife chances, plus a Strathisla distillery visit for Speyside whisky lovers.
“It is an all day tour, long bus ride, but stopping occasionally to see sites. Sonia was a great bus driver and full of wonderful insights.”
Small-group Speyside whisky day from Inverness with a kilted guide, multiple distilleries, and the cooperage cask workshop.
“George was the perfect Scottish guide. We contacted him ahead of time by messaging and requested a specific distillery and his choice for the rest of the day. As we drove he pointed out interesting sights and answered any questions we had. His knowledge of the various distilleries in the area was extensive. We had the full tour of my husband’s favorite distillery and tastings at two others. In addition we learned about the refurbishing of the casks at the area cooperage. We had a quick lunch at a very nice sandwich shop as well. Keep n mind the guide will book the distillery tours but admission payment was our…”
Private Speyside whisky tour from Inverness with David, hotel pickup, customized distillery stops, and flexible tastings.
“We are so grateful to David! We appreciated the stories, history, and laughter he shared all day. It was lovely to have David, who has such a depth of knowledge in this area, lead us through the Speyside region, from the River Spey to the Cooperage, and to enjoy the amazing tastings at several distilleries. We loved every minute of our day with David. He enhanced our time in Inverness and also provided us with valuable tips for the rest of our journey. Thank you David!”
Private Speyside whisky tour from Inverness with pickup and 10+ single malt tastings, barrel-making stop, and a guide-led dram plan.
“Gavin was a great host! He and Doug were very knowledgeable and accommodating. We had a large group of 10 people. Gavin planned the entire day and chose great places for tastings. Loved the quake and Scooby-Doo…WYKYK🤣 Highly recommend!!”
Full-day Cairngorms scenery and Speyside whisky from Inverness, with a Tomatin distillery tour and tasting included.
“Truly a full immersion experience. Our guide Duncan did an excellent job discussing relevant history of the areas we drove through and visited, as well as discussing current topics that are impacting the area. He had tracks of different types of local music, both past and current that he played for us. He bent over backwards to make the trip enjoyable for the whole family.”
Private Speyside whisky day from Inverness with distillery visits, guided tastings, and Spey Valley views, plus hotel pickup for up to 3.
“Our guide & driver Rob was the best part of our day. He recited Robbie Burns, sang songs about the Gordon clan, and entertained us with tales of the Orange versus the Jacobites. He knows every rock band worth its salt, can play the entire guitar solo from Metallica’s Whisky In The Jar, and told us all about salmon fishing on the Beauly. Plus he looked after each of us and made sure we each had a lovely day. We went on this tour to drink whisky but had no idea that the whisky would be completely overshadowed by a true gentleman and a scholar. We will never forget the…”
Small-group whisky tour from Inverness and Invergordon, visiting Singleton, Balblair, Glenmorangie and Dunrobin Castle, plus Dornoch views.
“Dunrobin Castle was wonderful! Bob did a fantastic job workng around various Sunday closures, keeping us well entertained for the day.”
Inverness whisky tasting with three included single malts and live folk music by Davy Holt at The Malt Room, 1.5 hours.
“The whiskey was wonderful, the host knowledgeable and passionate, the songs moving; It was the perfect blend - for a single malt whisky experience.”
Inverness private tour to Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and tastings at Singleton and Great Glen gin distillery, 4.5 hours.
“My husband, son, and I were lucky enough to do a private tour with Niall last week. He was extremely knowledgeable and took us to see exactly the sights we wanted. We especially appreciated his knowledge of Culloden as he walked with us around the battlefield. He even provided an excellent recommendation for food once we got back to town and treated us to a song on the bagpipes before our tour was over. We’ll definitely be looking up Niall again if we get back to Inverness.”
Private Speyside whisky day from Inverness with hotel pickup, five distillery stops, and guided stories. Up to 7 people, 10 hours.
“Our amazing tour guide shared the secrets of the best scotch whisky and even adopted us into his clan! An unforgettable experience that is sure to impress the expert and novice whisky taster alike.”
Private Speyside whisky tour from Inverness with a driver-guide, multiple distillery stops, tastings, and flexible pacing for up to 4.
“Craig was fabulous! He conducted himself in a very professional way, he was very helpful and informative. We all enjoyed his company and his itinerary. The highlight for us was a wonderful private tour of the distilling process. We highly recommend Craig.”
Personalized private whisky tour of Speyside from Inverness, with hotel pickup, customizable distillery stops, and driver so you can taste.
“Gill was fantastic. We had a great time. Accommodating and friendly. The tour was customized exactly how we wanted and they added great recommendations. Thank you”
Private Speyside whisky day from Inverness: distillery tastings, cooperage cask craft, Macallan Whisky Wall, with door-to-door pickup for up to 7.
“Lawrence was an amazing guide. He took us to so many distilleries and taught us so much about the region. It was a great experience.”
Private Inverness Highlands whisky day with hotel pickup, 10+ single malts, chocolate pairings, and optional distillery tours plus great bottle buying.
“This was such a fun tour! My friend and I went for my birthday and couldn’t have asked for a better day. Gavin was a great storyteller and guide. We tried some of the best whiskey on earth and even stopped at a castle! Highly recommend, you won’t regret it!”
Small-group Inverness day trip with Dornoch Firth views, Loch Fleet wildlife, and a Glenmorangie whisky tasting plus distillery time.
“One of my many goals on our cruise to the British Isles was to experience the Glenmorangie Distillery. It did not disappoint. We were able to order 2 flights of Scotch Whiskey and determine what was best for our pallets.”
Every kind of day out, from an hour under the Old Town to a week in the islands.
