Selected attractions are included in the tour price.
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 due to Cardhu Distillery amending their opening hours during the coming winter season, we have had to change the itinerary for this tour between the dates of 3rd November 2023 and 29th March 2024. If you are travelling during these dates, your tour will depart at 0845 at Aberdeen Bus Station Stance 5 as usual but will return at 1730 (instead of 1900 hours). You will visit Cardhu Distillery first, have lunch in Aberlour, and then visit Speyside Cooperage after lunch. Any other small stops will be time-dependent and your driver-guide will let you know on the day. We apologise for the change in itinerary and any inconvenience caused.
Stops:
Speyside Cooperage Find out how casks are made at this essential attraction of the Speyside Whisky Trail.
Cambus O’May forest Admire the classic Deeside scenery as you walk along a small loch surrounded by trees and mountains.
Cardhu Distillery The first distillery pioneered by a woman, Helen Cumming.
Finishes (approx.)
19:00 - Aberdeen Bus Station Drop Off, Stance 5, Aberdeen Bus Station, Guild Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6NA
Visitor Attractions
Strathisla Distillery/ Speyside Cooperage Tour Admission is included in tour price.
Cardhu Distillery -Flavour Journey tour and tasting is included in tour price.
*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 due to Cardhu Distillery amending their opening hours during the coming winter season, we have had to change the itinerary for this tour between the dates of 3rd November 2023 and 29th March 2024. If you are travelling during these dates, your tour will depart at 0845 at Aberdeen Bus Station Stance 5 as usual but will return at 1730 (instead of 1900 hours). You will visit Cardhu Distillery first, have lunch in Aberlour, and then visit Speyside Cooperage after lunch. Any other small stops will be time-dependent and your driver-guide will let you know on the day. We apologise for the change in itinerary and any inconvenience caused.