OBAN · WHISKY TOURS
The ones worth the trip.
The 6 oban 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 1-hour Oban Distillery tour with 3 whisky tastings, a guided look at the mash tun and Still House, and clear history.
Most Popular“it was very fun and interesting. the guide was amazing”
A 1-hour classic Scottish whisky tasting in Oban with Mark. Four drams across Highlands, Islay, and Speyside, plus real stories.
“Wow, the Scottish whiskey industry is huge, and Mark my guide was extremely knowledgable on both its history (general and local), and current consumer trends. He shared his expertise on numerous aspects such as single malts vs blended whiskeys, buying independent vs conglomerate-owned bottles, and laws governing production. I felt his choice of four tasters…”
A one-hour Oban Distillery visit with an included ticket, guided in English, plus classic whisky samples in the heart of town.
“We went on a tour last week during the quiet season. Andy was our tour guide and he was fantastic! I've been on many distillery tours across the US and Scotland. Everything about this was top notch! 24GBP per person with 3 samples (maybe a couple extra in the tasting room) Only way to sample…”
Oban Scottish whisky tasting with a relaxed one-hour small-group flight of lesser-known Scotch drams, expert guidance, and mobile tickets.
“This was a very informative and lovely whisky tasting. This tour focused on some lesser known but equally good whisky. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to provide interesting details about each whisky and answer our questions.”
Oban whisky tasting at Perle Hotel & Spa: 1-hour flight of 4 drams with Mark, covering Highland, Islay and Speyside single malts.
“Mark was a wonderful guide through our whisky tasting. He brought knowledge and passion to the craft. Hanging out with him and trying some incredible whiskies was absolutely a highlight of our time in Scotland. We are now keeping out for the whisky he introduced us to and order it wherever we wander.”
A 5 pm Oban walking tour ending with a sit-down whisky tasting: sea-view history, a cathedral pause, Oban Distillery, then 3 drams.
“Oh Ruby! What a trooper! You got through the walking tour with us through the torrential rain without missing a beat. Your knowledge of the region and the blends of whiskey was exceptional! We highly recommend this tour and hope you land Ruby as your guide.”
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