Best Aberdeen Whisky Tours: Our Top 8

1.Speyside Whisky Trail 1-Day Tour from Aberdeen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 10 hours · from $141Our pick

Travel from Aberdeen through Cairngorms National Park to Corgarff Castle, the Lecht mountain pass, Whisky Castle, Speyside Cooperage, and Cardhu Distillery. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route and storytelling, while the price includes the cooperage visit and Cardhu tour with tasting. Bring cash for lunch and optional whisky samples.

“An Excellent, Educational Day Out having never been to a Distillery before even at my age 🫢.. My Son thoroughly enjoyed his day out also.. I recommend this Bus Trip to anyone who has not visited a Cooperage or Whisky Distillery.. Our Lunch stop in Tomintoul was a Good choice visiting “The Whisky Castle” for Expert Advice and Sample various Whisky’s from Scot the owners Shop.. Our Driver Alan was knowledgeable in the History surrounding Aberdeen and Castles and Distilleries on the way over to Spey Side.. He was friendly and helpful, filling our day with extra sights.. Thank You for a Great Day Out..”

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2.Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $47Best value

Start with a double gin and tonic, then follow Alan and Dan through Aberdeen’s working distillery and restricted areas. Learn how small-batch London Dry and fruit gins are made, taste samples poured from French glass demi-johns, ask questions, and browse the shop before exploring the botanical garden.

“The best! Had so much fun on this tour. We learned about gin and got to taste lots of it! Our hosts Allan and Dan were very engaging, funny, and informative. Loved it!”

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3.Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Meet the head distiller at Aberdeen’s City Distillery for a one-hour tour through a historic railway arch. You’ll enjoy a double G&T, see the production area, learn how to build gin from more than 100 botanicals, sample at least three local gins, and leave with a goodie bag and 5cl miniature.

“This experience was SO entertaining and informative! Honestly, my only regret was that I didn't book the longer "school experience" because I didn't want it to end. Both hosts were hilarious, but also clearly passionate about their work and it was really fun to learn about it. All the gins we tasted were fantastic.”

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4.Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $143

Travel from Aberdeen into Royal Deeside and Speyside in a Mercedes mini-coach capped at 16 people. You’ll see Corgarff Castle, stop at the Whisky Castle, tour Speyside Cooperage, and enjoy Cardhu’s Flavour Journey tasting. Guides such as Neil, Chris, Jim, and Doug bring local stories to the long day.

“Neil was a fantastic guide and host. The scenery was so beautiful, and the distilleries were awesome! I only wish I could have tipped him, I wasn’t able to exchange money before my trip commenced. I will highly recommend Rabbies for tours, and for future trips.”

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5.Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $535

Join Malcolm for a private seven to eight hour tour from Aberdeen, with pickup at your hotel, station, airport, or cruise ship. See Dunnottar and Crathes castles, stop for lunch by the River Dee, and visit Royal Lochnagar, Glen Garioch, or Fettercairn distillery. You can swap the distillery for Balmoral Castle.

“Excellent tour. Driver knew a lot about the Dunnottar Castle as well as Scottish history. The distillery tour was great.”

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6.Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.)

Set out from Aberdeen with guide Malcolm in a private minivan for a full day of whisky country. Choose distilleries such as Glenfiddich, GlenAllachie, or Glenlivet, stop for lunch at the Mash Tun, and swap one whisky visit for Dunnottar Castle if you prefer coastal history. Tastings cost extra.

“Malcom, our host greeted us with a huge smile & abundance of patience as he had to wait on our delayed train. He took us immediately for coffee & muffins before starting our journey. He set us up for tours & tastings at 2 Scotch distilleries. My husband, an avid Scotch fan was in heaven. His smile from start to finish was most rewarding for me. Malcolm arranged an impeccable lunch with absolutely some of the best food ever. We also made a delightful stop at Walkers shortbread factory. Malcolm was the pinnacle of hosts. You are sure to enjoy whatever activities you plan with him.”

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7.City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $190

At City of Aberdeen Distillery, Dan and Alan guide you through a two-hour gin-making session using organic alcohol, Macedonian juniper, fresh citrus, and more than 100 botanicals. Taste Aberdeen gins, build your own recipe, bottle and name your creation, then toast your work with a final cocktail.

“I got this tour as a birthday present to my boyfriend, but I loved it just as much as he did. Dan and Alan were amazing guides, offering not only historical insights but also lots of help to make sure your gin will be a success. They give out a lot of gin variants to have neat and then give out mixers for each. Even if you have no idea about Gin, you'll come out feeling like an Expert, and with a bottle of Gin with flavours you decided yourself. I'd do this again any day and I can only recommend it to anyone going to Aberdeen.”

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8.Aberdeen, Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $519

Join Malcolm or another English-speaking guide for a private 7.5-hour tour from Aberdeen to Dunnottar Castle, Crathes Castle, and a whisky distillery. Enjoy hotel pickup, flexible planning, scenic drives, and a tasting at Royal Lochnagar or Glen Garioch. Balmoral Castle can replace the distillery when open.

“Great tour! Malcom was a good tour guide. He was very accommodating.”

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