VIP Whisky Masterclass of new and old favourites + 3 Highland Distilleries
Overview
Private whisky tastings from at beautiful locations throughout the day.
Chocolate paired whisky tastings showcasing new and old whiskies and how they can be enjoyed with different chocolates.
A comfortable luxury BMW X5 vehicle to see the Highlands in style and go places other tour vehicles can only dream of going.
Enjoy an elevated vantage point so that you can see more of the beautiful Scottish Highland scenery throughout your tour.
Chilled bottled water plus Scottish snacks and soft drinks included.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Singleton Distillery, Glen Ord Distillery Inverness, Muir of Ord IV6 7UJ Scotland
The brand new distillery visitor centre is a sight to behold and a wonderful place to start the day enjoying some whiskies from their menu. Singleton 18 Rare by Nature is one of our favourites and this is one of the only places you'll find it on a menu. Lots of other whiskies including a bottle your own which you will only find at the distillery.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Struie Hill, Tain IV19 1LD, UK
We will take you to one of our favourite views in Scotland for some chocolate paired whisky tastings from our private collection. It changes throughout the year as new bottles are released and old bottles are finished off with friends and family. Millionaires View is the perfect place to enjoy a dram or two with Inverness Whisky Tours.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Glenmorangie Distillery, on the A9 Ross-shire, IV19 1PZ Scotland
Guests often decide to tour the distiery (£18pp which includes 2 tastes). Please let us know if you would like a tour booked and we can make enquiries about availability on your chosen date.
It's also possible to drop in to watch a short presentation followed by some tastes from their extensive menu. One of our favourite whiskies in the world is The Signet which can be purchased on site for £145 a bottle but they'll let you taste it for £10 and it's worth every penny.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dornoch, Dornoch, Caithness and Sutherland, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
By this time of day it's usually time to give your palette a wee rest so we take a short drive over the Dornoch Firth and in to Dornoch for lunch. There are lots of options including the Highland Larder where you can enjoy freshly caught seafood at the beach.
While visiting Dornoch it would be rude not to drop by the Dornoch Castle Hotel which is home to one of Scotland's newest distilleries and one of the finest whisky collections in the Highlands. What's even better is they're all on the menu and and available to purchase by the dram. Sunny day? Then it's out to their gardens to enjoy a whisky in the sunshine or if it's a "wee bit chilly" then the castle bar is an extremely pleasant place to enjoy a fine single malt in the company of locals. The Angry Seagull Food truck has been operating there this year so this has been a popular option for fish and chips and other tasty treats.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Carnegie Whisky Cellars, The Carnegie Courthouse, Castle Street, Dornoch IV25 3DF Scotland
A popular stop with our guests featuring lots of delicious whiskies available for purchase from old favourites to rare bottles. There's even the option to post your bottles home (depending on where you live) so there's no limit to how many bottles you can purchase. They will also post bottles you have purchased elsewhere so long as you purchase at least one bottle in their shop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Balblair Distillery, Edderton IV19 1LB Scotland
Another popular distillery to tour is Balblair whether it's an Original Tour (£20pp) or the more in depth Signature Tour (£45pp) you will not be disappointed. Alternatively if you just want to drop by for a taste their very knowledgable and friendly staff will give you an introduction to the distillery followed by a taste of the 12, 15, 18 and Single Cask.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Black Isle Brewery, Old Allangrange, Munlochy IV8 8NZ Scotland
If there's time then we usually make a quick pit stop at the Black Isle Brewery for a chat and a wee taste of some delicious craft beers. Optional but often a hit with our guests.
Duration: 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Highland Guide
- Whisky and Chocolate Tasting
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
- Whisky Tastings at Distilleries
- Entry/Admission - Glenmorangie Distillery
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- We cannot wait to see you and if you have any questions about any of the measures above, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
The entire tour was amazing. Gavin is a true gentleman and his knowledge of whisky and the history of the area and his heritage is outstanding. This tour was by far one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. We will most definitely do this again!!
The entire tour was amazing. Gavin is a true gentleman and his knowledge of whisky and the history of the area and his heritage is outstanding. This tour was by far one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland. We will most definitely do this again!!Unforgettable day touring the highlands and distilleries with Gavin. Gavin provided helpful information on the distilleries and the whiskey's we were trying, he also gave us recommendations. A beautiful day exploring the highlands around the Inverness area and surrounds. A day of fun, good conver...
Unforgettable day touring the highlands and distilleries with Gavin. Gavin provided helpful information on the distilleries and the whiskey's we were trying, he also gave us recommendations. A beautiful day exploring the highlands around the Inverness area and surrounds. A day of fun, good conversation and tasting some exceptional single malt whiskey's.I honestly do not have enough good things to say about Gavin and his company. He organized a great day of distilleries and sights for us and it was easily the best day of our vacation. It is obvious he does this because he genuinely loves sharing Scotland (and its whisky) with people. We basicall...
I honestly do not have enough good things to say about Gavin and his company. He organized a great day of distilleries and sights for us and it was easily the best day of our vacation. It is obvious he does this because he genuinely loves sharing Scotland (and its whisky) with people. We basically left all the planning up to him and it was the correct choice. He was also able to get us last minute reservations at a fantastic restaurant in Inverness and coordinated a taxi driver (John, who was also a lot of fun to spend time with) for us as well. In short, this is the kind of experience one hopes to have when traveling and very rarely gets. Do yourself a favor and book Gavin himself if you have the opportunity, we can't recommend him highly enough.Gavin did a great job sharing how to enjoy Whiskey. Glenmorangie was a perfect spot to try some awesome Whiskey and the spots along the way were great as well!
Gavin did a great job sharing how to enjoy Whiskey. Glenmorangie was a perfect spot to try some awesome Whiskey and the spots along the way were great as well!Highly recommend Gavin and Invergordon Tours. We did the ultimate highland whisky experience (in the BMW M5...naturally). Gavin was an amazing resource and guide maximizing every moment and ensuring we had a very rich and VIP experience at all of our stops. We simply wouldn’t have seen all of the...
Highly recommend Gavin and Invergordon Tours. We did the ultimate highland whisky experience (in the BMW M5...naturally). Gavin was an amazing resource and guide maximizing every moment and ensuring we had a very rich and VIP experience at all of our stops. We simply wouldn’t have seen all of the highlights without his intimate knowledge and relationships with the distilleries. Thanks again Gavin! See you on the next trip!Perfect way to explore the Highlands from Invergordon. We had almost ten hours to spend and where therefore looking for a chance to get an essence of the Highlands in a single day (Whisky, landscape, castles, etc.). Gavin recommended a tour which fitted perfectly. Luckily enough we ended up doing...
Perfect way to explore the Highlands from Invergordon. We had almost ten hours to spend and where therefore looking for a chance to get an essence of the Highlands in a single day (Whisky, landscape, castles, etc.). Gavin recommended a tour which fitted perfectly. Luckily enough we ended up doing the tour with the man himself and had a brilliant time.