Inverness Drinks Tours: Our Top 4

1.1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Set out from Inverness at 8am for a small-group day around Findhorn, Cullen, Bow Fiddle Rock, Spey Bay or Troup Head, Strathisla Distillery, and Carrbridge. Guides such as Karen, Sonia, Willie, Amber, and Iain add local stories, music, wildlife spotting, and practical help. Whisky tastings and food cost extra.

“The landscape of the countryside on this tour was simply stunning. This was our second tour with Iain (he was our tour guide the day before to Isle of Skye). He interspersed his stories and historical context with some Scottish music. He has a true talent for storytelling – often mixing facts with fantasy, but always being clear what was real and what was a colorful embellishment that helped enhance the overall experience. The Strathisla distillery tour (home of Chivas) was just right; we didn’t want a tour of the full facility, but visitors were pretty much free to roam parts of the interior and the beautiful grounds – and,…”

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2.From Inverness: Cairngorms National Park and Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 9 hours · from $60

Travel from Inverness through the Cairngorms with an English-speaking Rabbie’s guide, stopping in Carrbridge, Loch Morlich and Aviemore before a Tomatin Distillery tour and tasting. Expect a small-group minibus, mountain views, free time for short walks, and lively local stories from guides such as Amy, Duncan, Gregor and Ryan.

“Excellent trip, our guide Duncan holds all the knowledge about the highlands. He even made some of the stops which is not mentioned in the itinerary. Overall excellent experience, highly recommend if you want to get lost into the wilderness of Cairngorms”

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3.Distillery and Brewery Tour in Inverness Scotland

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

At Uilebheist Brewery & Distillery in Inverness, a guide such as Richard leads you through beer and whisky production, local folklore, and the facility’s working spaces. The 75-minute visit ends with three tastings: new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer. Expect an English-language tour for up to 15 people.

“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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4.Clan Tour – of Speyside Distilleries

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

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Speyside from Inverness in a group of up to eight. A Highland guide such as George Ritchie handles the driving, shares local stories, and adapts the route when possible. Stops may include Glenfarclas, GlenAllachie, Glenfiddich, the Speyside Cooperage, Carrbridge, and Grantown.

“This is an excellent experience. George is incredibly knowledgeable of the area, history, and whisky, and is more than willing to share some amazing stories. The distilleries were great and the cooperage was an unexpected highlight. George, thank you for the laughs and a great time!”

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