Best Aberdeen Whisky Tours: Our Top 4

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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