Whisky experiences
Distillery tours, warehouse tastings and malt masterclasses from Speyside and Islay to the Highlands, Lowlands and Islands.
Distilleries
40
Tours
142
Region
Scotland
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Distillery tours
How Scotch is made, and where to taste it
Scotch whisky is defined by place as much as process. Barley is malted, mashed and fermented, then distilled — usually twice, sometimes three times in the Lowlands — before years in oak. What you taste on a tour is that process plus the landscape: peat on Islay, mountain water in the Highlands, the density of stills on Speyside, lighter Lowland malts around Edinburgh and Glasgow.
A good distillery visit should show you more than a gift shop. Production tours walk the mill, mash tun and still house. Warehouse tastings pull casks at different ages. Masterclasses compare peated and unpeated, bourbon and sherry, or let you bottle your own sample. Sip Seekers lists those experiences next to each other so you can match the day to how deep you want to go.
If you are new to whisky, start with a Lowland or Speyside tour and a guided tasting. If you already know what you like, use the filters for Islay peat, island malts or a specific distillery you have been chasing. Either way, the listings below are live visitor experiences — not a static guidebook.
Five classic regions
Speyside, Highlands, Lowlands, Islay and Campbeltown each have a distinct malt character and a different kind of visit.
Tours that teach
From still-house walkthroughs to warehouse pours and blending classes, pick the format that matches your curiosity.
Book what is open
Visitor hours and group sizes change. These listings are the distilleries and operators you can actually book.
Find a visit
Highlands
Aberfeldy Distillery
Steeped in history and craftsmanship since 1898, our stills have produced the beautifully balanced Single Malt whisky at the heart of Dewar’...
Angus Alchemy
Unique and 'one of a kind' Craft spirits distillery and tasting room near Carnoustie. Hosted by an enthusiastic and passionate team.
Highlands
Arran Distillery
Officially opened it's doors in 1995 by Her Majesty the Queen. She was presented with 2 casks on that day, one for Prince William and one fo...
Lowlands
Auchentoshan Distillery
The only distillery in Scotland to Triple Distil every single drop we make. Discover everything Auchentoshan has to offer and what sets it a...
Speyside
Benromach Distillery
At our family-owned distillery, we revive and reimagine the lost style of Speyside single malts using traditional techniques. Our highly ski...
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Clydeside Distillery
Glasgow's Whisky Renaissance Begins With The Clydeside, Its First Dedicated Single Malt Distillery In Over 100 Years
Dumfries and Galloway
Dark Art Distillery
Craft distillery in Kirkcudbright with tours and spirit tastings.
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Drygate
Craft brewery tours and tastings in Glasgow.
Highlands
Dunnet Bay Distillery
It is a tradition in distilling, a bit like it is in ship building, to give your still a lady’s name.
Fife
Eden Mill
Gin and single malt whisky experiences on the Eden Estuary.
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Born in 2010, Edinburgh Gin is distilled in the heart of Scotland’s capital city.
Dumfries and Galloway
Galloway Distillery
Home of Hills and Harbour and Galloway Scotch tours and tastings.
A Rare Pair
Cheese is an ideal match for our whiskies as it brings out and enhances the complex flavours. The balance of ripening fruit, heather honey and a base of barley...
Prices from
£57
per person
Angus Alchemy After Hours: Birthday Party
Make your birthday celebration extra special with a 3-hour immersive Alchemist tasting experience! Enjoy delicious cocktails, unique craft spirits, and local fo...
Prices from
£26.20
per person
Angus Alchemy After Hours: Stag & Hen Party Experience
Join us for a 3-hour immersive tasting session, where you'll explore unique craft spirits with our expert guides. A fun-filled session designed for Stag and Hen...
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£26.20
per person
Angus Alchemy's The Albannach
This tasting package takes in the big picture of our wee country’s whisky scene. We’ll go from the Lowlands to the Highlands, from the East to the West and even...
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£31.44
per person
Angus Alchemy's The Alchemist
Kicking things off with a welcome drink, our in-house Masters of Mayhem will then take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of our distillery – quite literally where...
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£26.20
per person
Angus Alchemy's The Angus Local
A great way to get acquainted with our neighbours and their abundance of world-class spirits. We’ll welcome you with a starting taste of our very own moonshine...
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£31.44
per person
Arran's Lochranza Select Tasting
Join your whisky guide in our Dramming Room for a whisky tasting that delves deeper into the range of Arran Single Malts distilled and matured here at Lochranza...
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£47.25
per person
Auchentoshan Origin Tour
Discover the home of Scotland's only triple distilled single malt whisky.Join us for a guided one-hour journey through Auchentoshan Distillery, where you'll unc...
Prices from
£22
per person
Ben Lomond Gin - Adventurer Tour
Embark on a deeper journey into the world of Ben Lomond Gin with our one-hour Adventurer Tour. This experience blends distillery discovery with a guided tasting...
Prices from
£25
per person
Benromach Discovery tour
Hear about how we at Benromach have preserved the traditional Speyside single malt style by using time-honoured techniques to give our whisky a delicate hint of...
Prices from
£25
per person
Benromach Exploration tour
Do you want to learn more about Benromach Speyside single malt Scotch whisky? Feel your senses heightening as you walk into our distillery and experience the si...
Prices from
£45
per person
Benromach Mastery tour
Do you want to immerse yourself in our history and whisky-making traditions? Our Mastery Tour takes a deeper dive into the history of Benromach and the whisky-m...
Prices from
£95
per person
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