The World’s 4 Best Distillery Tours in Inverness

1.Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Visit Uilebheist Brewery and Distillery on Ness Bank for a 75-minute English-language tour of whisky and beer production. You’ll hear local folklore, see how the drinks are made, and taste new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer. Groups are capped at 15, and guide Richard has led some highly praised departures.

“An interesting overview of the distilling and brewing processes with a lot of fun local history and lore. Excellent tasting at the end!”

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2.Clan Tour – of Speyside Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $228

From Inverness, George, Sarah, or another Clan Tours guide leads a small group of up to eight through Speyside. Expect distillery tastings, a possible full tour at Glenfarclas, the working Speyside Cooperage, scenic stops, and plenty of local stories. Distillery admission, food, and whisky are extra.

“George is very knowledgeable and accommodating. He provided a great full-day tour of Speyside distilleries and other notable attractions. There were only three of us and for larger groups I would recommend he have voice enhancement.”

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3.Dunrobin Castle and Glenmorangie Distillery – Local Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring northern Scotland with a kilted local guide such as Stuart, Robbie, Craig, or Drew. Visit Carn Liath Broch, Loch Fleet, Dunrobin Castle and its falconry show, Dornoch Cathedral, and Glenmorangie Distillery. Round-trip transport from Inverness is included, but castle admission, lunch, and whisky tastings cost extra.

“Bill had a weather of knowledge about the history of the castle and its place in Scottish history. Was also knowledgeable in leading the tour group in the art of whiskey tasting.”

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4.Clan Tour of Northern Whisky Distilleries

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $213

Start in Inverness or at Invergordon Cruise Port for a full Highland day with guide George, Sarah, Bob, or Nigel. Visit distilleries such as Balblair, Glenmorangie, and Singleton, with time for tastings, castle gardens, historic villages, and scenic detours. The group is capped at eight, but distillery admissions are extra and schedules can change.

“George was wonderful! From the first time seeing him enter our hotel lobby in his kilt, making sure he got pictures with us at each stop, to dropping us back off at our front door. We ended up getting a private tour, not sure if it's always so customizable, but ours certainly was. George showed us the beauty of his home and planned the route for us making sure the distillery tours worked out time wise. He listened to us and made stops at some gorgeous historical sights, turn outs with breathtaking views and highland cows - based on what we liked and wanted to see. His personal relationships with…”

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