INVERNESS · WHISKY TOURS
The ones worth the trip.
The 15 inverness whisky tours worth clearing a day for. The distillery visits, tasting rooms and behind-the-still tours travellers rate highest, with what each pour costs and who pours it.
A small-group Moray Coast day from Inverness with coastal walks, wildlife chances, and a Strathisla distillery visit for whisky fans.
Most Popular“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 Cairngorms and whisky day from Inverness: mountain views, Carrbridge and Loch Morlich walk, plus Tomatin distillery tour and tastings.
“Amy was lovely, so sweet and helpful. A lovely day full of gems.”
Taste New-Make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer on a guided Inverness tour at Uilebheist. Small group, ~75 minutes, great value.
“It’s a long tour with a very, very, very technical description of the distilling and brewing process. Beautiful facility but I’d skip the tour and just get a pint. If you’re interested in the technical components of brewing and distilling it’s for you. If you’re looking for more of the Scottish mythology and about the…”
Private Speyside whisky day trip from Inverness with hotel pickup, tailored distillery stops, and a guide who adds culture and local flavor.
“David was a great driver for our Whiskey tour and gave us tons of information on our drive out and back to Speyside. He met us at our accomedations in Inverness and provided alot if information prior to our tours to help prep for the day. He had a great little shop for us to…”
Private Highlands day from Inverness to Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie, with falconry, wildlife stops, and a guided whisky tasting.
“We had a completely lovely day. Drew was our tour guide. He was very good. Personable and a fine guide. He took good care of our group.”
Private Speyside whisky tour from Inverness with a driver, kilted guide, and 10+ single malt tastings at top distilleries.
“Gavin is awesome!! There is nothing better than a six foot seven guy in a kilt with a vast knowledge of whiskey, a wonderful sense of humor, and a genuine love of Scotland to lead people on a tasting tour of Scottish whiskeys.”
Inverness’ Uile-bheist distillery and brewery tour mixes Highland whisky myths, sustainable tech, and beer tasting in 75 minutes.
“This tour of such an amazing inspiring story in the creation of the distillery & brewery. A very informative tour and fabulous beers. Excited to share the Spice Whiskey back home. Keen to see the release of the Whiskey next year.”
A full-day Highland loop from Inverness to Culloden, Clava Cairns, Fort George, and Cardhu, then a Cairngorms drive with big views.
“Very impressive day. I would definately recommend it. Very full programme and beautiful views. A lot of history as well.”
A small-group day from Inverness to Cairngorms views and Speyside whisky, with Tomatin distillery tour and tasting included.
“Scotty, you are awesome. We loved every bit: your stories and humour. Also the extra stops at Clava Cairns was a huge surprise for us. You made our holiday! Thanks for everything.”
Private Speyside whisky day from Inverness with hotel pickup, four distillery visits, tastings, and Spey Valley views for small groups.
“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…”
Small-group Speyside day trip from Inverness with Tomatin and Glen Moray tours, included tastings, and a photo stop at Elgin Cathedral.
“Beautiful weather and scenery. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared several Scottish stories with us.”
Inverness small-group Highland whisky tour with Black Isle distilleries, Dunrobin Castle access, and a Dornoch stop, 8:45 start.
“The tour was canceled due to the weather, although we made it to the area on our own during the day and the weather was not bad at all. I would like to get my refund ASAP”
Inverness Malt Room Whisky Gigs: three included malt drams, live folk with Davy Holt, and a small-group private room for 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.”
Private Inverness tour to Loch Ness, Culloden and Clava Cairns with whisky and gin tastings, plus door pickup and local stories.
“Highly recommend. Niall was wonderful and very knowledgeable. The tour was adapted to the weather. Beautiful drive.”
Private Speyside whisky day trip from Inverness with hotel pickup and five+ distillery stops, guided by John in a kilt.
“John was kind, helpful, and as flexible as I needed. He took me as close as possible because of my disability and smoothed the way everywhere.”
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