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The Ultimate Whisky Experience

Departure point:
Edinburgh
Duration:
1-Day Tour
Time:
8:45am - 6:30pm
Price:
From: £52
Departs:

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 
 

 

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Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and Glenturret; view stunning scenery across Loch Lubnaig and enjoy a relaxing stop in the village of Aberfeldy on this Scottish Whisky trail.

A comprehensive whisky tour

Departing Edinburgh, our Ultimate Whisky tour of Scotland begins with a journey north to Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery for our first whisky themed stop of the day. Dewar's world-renowned crafted Highland Single Malt Aberfeldy whisky has been produced at Aberfeldy Distillery since 1898. We spend 2 hours here for their Whisky and Chocolate tasting tour at £21.25 per person; comprising of a full guided tour of the distillery and interactive heritage exhibition with a tasting of Aberfeldy's 12 year old single malt whisky.

After a Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery tour, we continue to the village of Aberfeldy for lunch. Spend time here exploring its streets, enjoy the scenery with plenty of time to grab a bite to eat before our whisky tour continues to Loch Lubnaig, and then to Glenturret Distillery.

Located on the Turret River, just outside of Crieff, Glenturret Distillery* is Scotland's oldest working distillery and still hand crafts its whisky using the last remaining hand operated mash tun in Scotland. Here, we enjoy a tour and tasting at £15.

We then begin our return journey to Edinburgh, passing by the majestic Forth Bridges where there may be time for a photo stop.

Tour Overview

Duration9hrs 45mins
Total Distance167 miles
Pick upOutside Green Ensign Ewart Pub, Edinburgh at 8:45am.
Group size16 - 19
AvailabilityAll year round
Minimum ageTravellers need to be at least 4 years-old

A couple of things To know

Included
  • Digital translations
  • Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
  • Luxury Modern air-conditioned coach
Not Included
  • Children under 4
  • Entrance to attractions
  • Food and Drink
Perfect trip for whisky lovers.
“A perfect day trip for all whiskey lovers and also interested people. We visit two distilleries and could feel the spirit of manufacture. Framed by a really funny and friendly guide, who shortened the travel time with so many exciting stories. You should definitely join the guided tours, you learn a lot about the distilleries and the history. It should also be mentioned that the tasting is very well accompanied in the Glenturret distillery and that you learn here how to properly test whiskey...”

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the departure point?

Your Ultimate Whisky tour departs from outside the green Ensign Ewart pub, at 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE.

View a map of our departure point.

You can also find us by Edinburgh Public Transport

Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive in this window as tours must depart on schedule.

Are the optional extras included?

No, optional extras are not included in the tour price.

The price of your one day tour from Edinburgh includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide, and transportation on one of our luxury, modern, air-conditioned coaches.

All optional extras - attraction entrance fees, loch cruises, food and drinks, etc - are not included in the price of your tour. This is to allow our guests the freedom to choose which optional extras they would like to take part in.

Optional extras for your tour (From April 2024) are as follows:

  • Dewar's Aberfeldy Chocolate & Whisky Tour (Exclusive Timberbush Tours Price): Adults: £25, Children (tour only): £6
  • Glenturret Distillery Tour: £15

 

Do I need to pre-book the optional extras?

For this tour, we will arrange pre-booking for our customers. You do not need to worry about this in advance, and have the flexibility to decide what you would like to do on the day.

Is the tour in English?

Yes, all of our tours are in English.

Your tour will be taken by an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking Driver-Guide. You'll find a digital translation of your tour through a link on your confirmation email.

Digital translations are available for this tour in the following languages:

  • French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin)
What should I bring with me?

As we like to give you as much time off the coach as possible with the opportunity for walks, we recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.

Don't forget your camera to capture all the lovely scenery and wildlife you'll encounter on your tour!

Since we cannot allow hot food on our buses you could also bring a cold packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!

Can children travel on this tour?

We welcome children over 4 years old on our tours, and children aged between 4-16yrs are eligible for the concessionary rate.

We regret we are not able to carry children under the age of 4.

How accessible are the locations?

Some of the locations may cause accessibility issues due to their geography and architecture.

If you are a wheelchair user or have restricted mobility, we would suggest downloading this helpful Access Guide by Historic Environment Scotland.

If you can’t find what you are looking for, don't worry! Just because it's not here, doesn't mean we can't do it. Have a look at our private tour page or contact us directly, and we will make it happen!

Departure point:
Edinburgh
Duration:
1-Day Tour
Time:
8:45am - 6:30pm
Price:
From: £52