Distillery tour and tasting. Dalwhinnie Distillery, located in the Cairngorm National Park at the heart of the Scottish Highlands, is a must-visit destination for whisky enthusiasts. The distillery offers a guided tour of the facility, which lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour. During this time, visitors can explore the production area with an expert guide and learn about how Dalwhinnie whiskies are made and how and why they differ from their competitors. The tour concludes with a tutored tasting of three Dalwhinnie Single Malts, individually paired with handmade Scottish highland chocolates, plus a gift. The distillery’s unique high location and iconic malt make it a popular destination for tourists. The Dalwhinnie Tour is highly recommended, and advanced booking is required to avoid disappointment.

Time for lunch. The Dowans Hotel in Aberlour, Speyside is known for its excellent lunch and dinner options. The menu is freshly cooked to order and offers a range of seasonal dishes, including local Scottish cuisine and pizza. The hotel has two restaurants: 57, which is more informal, and Spé, which is a fine dining restaurant open on Friday and Saturday evenings only and offers delicious tasting menus. The views of the Spey valley are fantastic and in the summer, sitting outside can be delightful. The building is well over 100 years old, kept in wonderful condition.

Distillery tour and tasting or tasting only. Fantastic family owned distillery. We visit Glenfarclas for their excellent tour and tasting or a couple of samples and shop visit. We choose Glenfarclas or Glenallachie based on availability. Glenfarclas was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to open a dedicated visitor centre in 1973. They still pride themselves on the warmth of their welcome. They have a range of tours to appeal to everyone from those new to whisky, to the dedicated enthusiast. "We invite you to visit our truly independent distillery and discover our renowned Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky" John L. S. Grant.

Distillery tour and tasting or tasting only. Nestled at the foot of Ben Rinnes lies one of the best-kept secrets in Speyside: GlenAllachie Distillery. Established in 1967, the story truly began in 2017 when the distillery was acquired from Pernod Ricard by industry legend Billy Walker and his two partners; Trisha Savage and Graham Stevenson. 100% Scottish owned and managed, GlenAllachie Distillery are one of the few truly independent Scotch whisky companies. They offer superb distillery tours and tastings and stand alone tastings in their lovely distillery bar. A vast range of both single malts and blended whiskies to try. Great to see production being lowered in search of a higher quality product with an independent identity.

Highlander Inn or the Quaich bar are both fantastic places to relax at the end of a day of whisky touring and tasting. stop here before your bed and breakfast or hotel stay on night one.