SPEYSIDE WHISKY TOURS

Your Effortless, All-Inclusive Six-Night Speyside Whisky Experience Limited to 8 Guests

INAUGURAL TOUR: 26 to 31 March, 2026

 

Welcome to Our Speyside Whisky Tour

Embark on a six-night whisky adventure like no other, hosted in the heart of Speyside at our cozy nine-bedroom Whisky Capital Inn in Dufftown. With over a decade of experience exploring the region, and in response to consistent customer requests, we’ve finally crafted a turnkey tour designed to remove the guesswork and administration for whisky lovers, while sharing the very best of Speyside with fellow South African enthusiasts.

Thanks to our ownership and operation of the Whisky Capital Inn since 2022, we offer a comfortable home base that transforms the experience into something both seamless and intimate. You’ll also have access to our well-stocked whisky bar on site, perfect for unwinding each evening with a carefully chosen dram or two.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Our Speyside Tour is designed to offer you an immersive experience that is educational and enjoyable creating a whisky trip of a lifetime. Here’s what’s included in the package:

  • Accommodation: Six nights at the Whisky Capital Inn, our cozy nine-bedroom hotel in Dufftown.
  • Meals: Daily breakfast, along with four included lunches and four included dinners.
  • Transport: All ground transportation within Speyside, including round-trip transfers from Aberdeen Airport and daily travel to distilleries and activities.
  • Distillery Visits and Whisky Experiences: A comprehensive itinerary of distillery visits, exclusive tastings, and unique whisky experiences (details below).
  • Free Time: Free time includes evenings and one half-day during the tour for optional activities.

 

Distillery Visits and Experiences

You’ll explore a carefully selected range of nine Speyside distillery tours, offering a well-rounded view of both iconic producers and smaller independent gems. Distilleries include Cabrach, BenRiach, GlenAllachie, Glenfarclas, Glenlivet, Knockdhu (anCnoc), Strathisla and Speyburn - subject to confirmation at booking. Along the way, there will also be opportunities for brief walkarounds and photo stops at additional distilleries.

These distilleries, all located within a relatively short drive of Dufftown, showcase the breadth of Scotch whisky production, from larger commercial operations and long-established historic distilleries to independent and modern, new-wave producers.

Beyond the distillery tours, we’ve included a series of additional experiences to further immerse you in the world of whisky:

  • Speyside Cooperage Tour
  • Private Cooper Experience
  • Strathisla Distillery Blending Session
  • Murray McDavid Warehouse Tasting
  • Dufftown Walking Tour
  • WhiskyBrother Whisky Tasting
  • Speyside Picnic Lunch
 

DATES, HOW TO BOOK AND PRICING

Tour Dates
We plan to run a limited number of Speyside whisky tours each year, subject to demand. Private bookings for full groups of up to eight guests can also be arranged.

Inaugural Tour

  • Thursday 26 March to Tuesday 31 March 2026 (exclusive of travel days)
  • Guests should arrive in Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) by 12:00 (noon) on Thursday 26 March for group collection.
  • Return transfer to Aberdeen will take place on the morning of Wednesday 1 April 2026.

Future tours will follow a similar structure and duration. Additional dates will be announced in due course.

How To Book
To register your interest in the March 2026 tour, or to enquire about future tour dates, please complete the form at the bottom of this page. Once received, we will be in touch to confirm availability, share further details, and answer any questions before proceeding with your booking.

Pricing and Payment
The total cost of the tour is £1,690 per person (GBP).

This price includes accommodation, meals as specified, all listed distillery visits and whisky experiences, and all ground transport within Speyside, including transfers to and from Aberdeen Airport. International flights, visas, and personal expenses are not included.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your place, with the remaining balance due three weeks prior to the tour start date. Full payment terms and cancellation policies are outlined in the Terms & Conditions below.

 
 

FAQS AND T&CS

The tour price includes six nights’ accommodation at the Whisky Capital Inn, all breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners, all ground transport in Speyside (including airport transfers from and to Aberdeen), guided distillery visits and tastings, and all listed experiences. International flights, and a UK tourist visa, are not included.

Group sizes are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of only eight (8) guests. This ensures a relaxed, intimate experience with more personal interaction, unhurried tastings, and the ability to engage more deeply with distillery hosts, guides, and fellow whisky enthusiasts.

The listed distilleries and experiences form the core of the tour. However, distillery availability and scheduling can occasionally necessitate substitutions. Any changes will be made to an equivalent standard and with the overall quality of the experience in mind.

No. While the tour is whisky-focused, it is suitable for both knowledgeable enthusiasts and those still developing their palate. Tastings and experiences are guided and designed to be informative, accessible, and enjoyable at all levels.

The tour is relaxed in pace and does not require a high level of fitness. There will be some walking at distilleries and during the Dufftown walking tour. Optional activities during the free half-day, such as hiking or golf, are entirely at your discretion.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your place on the tour.

If cancellation occurs more than three weeks before the tour start date, 90% of the deposit will be refunded. If cancellation occurs within three weeks of the tour start date, 50% of the deposit will be refunded.

Full details are outlined in the tour’s Terms & Conditions available further below.

We can offer guidance and recommendations, but international flights and visas are not included and must be arranged independently.

1. Booking & Payment

A 50% deposit is required to secure your place on the tour.

The remaining balance is due no later than three weeks before the tour start date.

Bookings are only confirmed once the deposit has been received. Failure to pay the balance by the due date may result in cancellation of the booking, with cancellation charges applied in accordance with the policy below.

2. Pricing

The tour price is £1,690 per person.

The price includes accommodation, meals as specified, transport within Speyside, distillery visits, tastings, and listed experiences.

The price excludes international flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal expenses.

Any additional optional activities arranged during free time are not included unless explicitly stated.

3. Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing.

  • Cancellations made more than three weeks before the tour start date will incur a charge of 10% of the deposit, with the remaining portion of the deposit refunded.
  • Cancellations made within three weeks of the tour start date will result in 50% of the deposit being retained, with the remaining 50% of the deposit refunded.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the tour has commenced, for early departure, or for missed activities.

These charges reflect administrative costs and non-recoverable supplier commitments.

4. Changes to Itinerary

The listed distilleries, venues, and experiences are indicative and subject to availability.

Distillery schedules, production requirements, or unforeseen circumstances may necessitate substitutions or changes.

Any substitutions will be made with the intention of maintaining a comparable standard and quality of experience.

No refunds will be issued for itinerary changes beyond the control of the tour operator.

5. Group Size

Tour group size is limited to a maximum of eight guests.

WhiskyBrother reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a tour if minimum participation requirements are not met, in which case a full refund will be issued.

6. Travel & Insurance

Guests are responsible for ensuring they hold valid passports, visas, and any required travel documentation.

Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended, including cover for medical expenses, trip cancellation, and personal belongings.

WhiskyBrother accepts no responsibility for losses arising from failure to obtain adequate insurance.

7. Health, Safety & Conduct

Guests must drink responsibly at all times.

WhiskyBrother reserves the right to remove any guest from the tour whose behaviour is deemed unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate, without refund.

Guests are responsible for informing the tour operator of any medical conditions, dietary requirements, or mobility concerns prior to departure.

8. Liability

WhiskyBrother acts as the organiser of the tour and works with third-party suppliers (distilleries, transport providers, etc.).

WhiskyBrother shall not be held liable for injury, loss, damage, delay, or inconvenience caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

Participation in the tour and all activities is at the guest’s own risk.

9. Force Majeure

WhiskyBrother shall not be liable for cancellation, delay, or changes caused by events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to weather, strikes, pandemics, government restrictions, or acts of God.

In such cases, refunds will be considered on a best-effort basis, subject to supplier policies.

10. Acceptance of Terms

By submitting a booking request and paying the deposit, guests confirm that they have read, understood, and accepted these Terms & Conditions.