Scotland is home to over 140 active distilleries, producing single malts that are celebrated in every corner of the world. For whisky enthusiasts, a tour of the key regions — Speyside, Islay, and the Highlands — is a pilgrimage worth making. The challenge lies in doing it justice without the logistical headache of driving between remote distilleries. That is where Apres-Golf Scotland’s whisky tour service comes in.
Speyside: The Heartland of Scotch
The River Spey valley is home to more distilleries per square mile than anywhere else in Scotland. Names like Glenfiddich, The Macallan, Balvenie, and Glenlivet draw visitors from around the globe. A Speyside day tour typically covers two or three distilleries, with time for guided tastings and a walk through the cooperage at Balvenie. Our private transfers depart from Inverness, Aberdeen, or Edinburgh — whichever suits your itinerary.
Islay: Peat, Sea, and Smoke
Islay is the island of whisky — Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Bowmore, and Bruichladdich are all within a short drive of each other on this small Hebridean island. Getting to Islay requires a ferry from Kennacraig, and we can arrange the full journey from Glasgow or Edinburgh, including the ferry crossing and a full day touring the island’s distilleries. The heavily peated malts produced here are unlike anything from the mainland.
The Highlands: Dramatic Scenery and Diverse Drams
Highland distilleries range from the far north — Dalmore and Glenmorangie near Inverness — to the southern Highlands, where Blair Athol in Pitlochry and Edradour (Scotland’s smallest distillery) sit amid spectacular scenery. A Highland whisky tour pairs naturally with a scenic drive through Glencoe or along the shores of Loch Ness, making it a full day of Scottish culture and landscape.
For golfers combining a links round with a distillery visit, our golf transfer packages can be extended to include a distillery stop on the way back — the perfect end to a Scottish day out.
Plan Your Private Whisky Tour
We cater for groups of one to eight passengers, with full flexibility on distillery selection, tasting packages, and routing. All our tours are private — no shared coaches, no fixed schedules. Get in touch to start planning your bespoke Scottish whisky experience.