Speyside Whisky Trail 1-Day Tour from Aberdeen – Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

EXPERIENCE:

You leave Aberdeen in the morning and arrive in Royal Deeside, one of the favourite holiday locations of the British Royal Family. At the Cambus O’May forest, you can walk in the woods and re-energise in the pristine environment that makes this area such a draw for Queens, Princes, and Rabbie’s customers.

Invigorated by the walk, you head deeper into the national park, as you travel past Cockbridge and Tomintoul. This legendary stretch of road regularly sees the first of the snowy winter weather and crosses the mountain pass known locally as the Lecht. You’ll have plenty of time for photo opportunities on this unforgettable route.

Then you delve into the home of whisky, the Speyside region. Here, you stop at the Speyside Cooperage* where you get to know the history of Scotland’s oak casks. Next, you head to one of the Speyside towns for lunch before you visit Cardhu** distillery.

This is the first distillery pioneered by a woman, Helen Cumming. Today, Cardhu is the most important whisky in Johnnie Walker Black Label.

You leave Cardhu full of appreciation for whisky and arrive in Aberdeen in the early evening. It’s now up to you whether you continue the whisky tasting into the night.

*Itinerary and distillery visits are subject to change.

*Please note, for departures from 1st April 2024, the tour will not include a walk at Cambus O’May forest, but will include a visit and optional tasting at the Whisky Castle, Tomintoul.

**Please note that Cardhu is observing their silent season from 28/09/2023 to 20/10/2023. Tours visiting Cardhu during this time will have a tasting and a talk about the production process at Cardhu. Unfortunately, access to the production facilities will not be available during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover about cask production at *Speyside Cooperage
Walk in the woods and reenergize at the beautiful Cambus O’May forest
Visit *Cardhu Distillery
Witness the beauty of Cairngorms National Park

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