The 7 Aberdeen Whisky Tours That Pour Properly

1.Speyside Whisky Trail 1-Day Tour from Aberdeen

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

Leave Aberdeen by 16-seat minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Alan, cross the Cairngorms, walk near Corgarff Castle, visit Speyside Cooperage and Cardhu Distillery, and stop at Whisky Castle for optional tasting and lunch. Expect a full 10-hour day with up to 16 people.

“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

Spend about an hour at City of Aberdeen Distillery with Allan and Dan, starting with a double gin and tonic. Tour restricted production areas, learn how Aberdeen Gin is made, taste London Dry and fruit gins, then browse the shop and 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.Speyside Whisky Trail Day Tour from Aberdeen Including Admissions

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

Travel from Aberdeen into Speyside with a guide such as Neil, Chris, Jim, or Doug. Visit Speyside Cooperage and Cardhu Distillery, pause at Corgarff Castle, and stop at the Whisky Castle for lunch and an optional tasting. Expect a long scenic day, not two full distillery tours.

“Our guide Chris was amazing and the whiskey tastings and experiences were awesome. This tour is definitely a highlight of our trip.”

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

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

Malcolm leads this private Aberdeen day tour through Dunnottar Castle, Crathes Castle, Royal Deeside, and a local whisky distillery. Your party gets hotel, station, airport, or cruise pickup, a flexible route, and a choice between whisky tasting and Balmoral Castle, subject to availability.

“Excellente expérience, Malcolm connait très bien l'histoire de la région et plus largement de l'Ecosse. Il s'est adapté à nos contraintes horaires. Je recommande vivement.”

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

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

Malcolm of Time Exposure Travel drives your private group from Aberdeen into Speyside for a flexible whisky day. Choose distilleries such as Glenfiddich, GlenAllachie, and Glenlivet, add Dunnottar Castle if you wish, and stop for lunch at the Mash Tun.

“Malcolm was an amazing tour guide. He set up a great itinerary for us, including an awesome lunch stop at the Mash Tun. The food was incredible.”

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6.City of Aberdeen Distillery: Gin School Experience

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

At Arch 10, Dan and Alan guide you through a two-hour gin-making class. Taste Aberdeen gins, choose from more than 100 botanicals, distil a 70cl bottle with your own recipe, then name and take it home.

“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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7.Aberdeen, Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group Day Tour

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

Travel privately from Aberdeen with guide Malcolm to Dunnottar Castle, Crathes Castle, a local restaurant, and Royal Lochnagar or Glen Garioch Distillery. Your group can tailor the day, with castle interiors and whisky tasting subject to seasonal opening times.

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

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