4 Great Whisky Distilleries Chauffeur Driven
Highland Park
This is the most northern whisky distillery in Scotland, situated on the islands of Orkney, and offers a variety of tours at different prices. The Magnus Eunson tour, allows the visitor to taste seven different whiskies. There is special tour which allows you to spend the day working at the distillery. Highland Park still has a traditional malting floor, where the grain is turned by hand. Making whisky since 1798, Highland Park has won the award for Best Spirit in the World three times.
Highland Park Distillery, Kirkwall, Orkney
Blair Athol
Situated in Pitlochry, this distillery produces malt whisky that is added to the famous Bell’s blend, as well as a small selection of single malt bottles. The tour is engaging and well thought out, with expert guides able to answer the most complex questions. If you like your whisky without a trace of peaty, smoky nose and flavour, this is the distillery for you.
Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry, Perthshire
Glenkinchie
The ‘Edinburgh Malt’, this distillery is within an easy distance of the Scottish capital, and is well worth a visit. There are a selection of tours to choose from
Glenkinchie Distillery, Pencaitland, Tranent
The Glenlivet
An award-winning visitor experience, this Speyside distillery is situated in a remote Cairngorm glen full of history and exciting stories. A favourite whisky of Charles Dickens, around half of the single malt produced by The Glenlivet distillery is sold to America. As well as a selection of tours and tastings, the distillery provides details of different local walks in the area, tied in with the smugglers’ history of the whisky.
