Distillery & Brewery Tours

Experience the Spirit of Scotland

Experience the best of Scottish distilleries and breweries your way with our fully customizable tours. Whether you're interested in exploring just one distillery or brewery in a day or venturing through several, we offer the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to your specific interests and preferences.

The Highland Whisky Tour

Our exclusive Highland Whisky Tour lets you explore the secrets and signature flavours of Glenmorangie, Dalmore, Glen Ord, or Tomatin distilleries.

The Speyside Whisky Tour

Uncork Speyside's finest on a tour exploring the legendary Macallan, Balvenie, and Glenfiddich distilleries, savouring the unique character of each dram.

Tour Details

Embark on this exquisite journey through Scotland’s whisky and brewery landscape, designed to offer an in-depth look at the art and science behind some of the world's finest spirits and beers.

  • Duration: Each tour is best enjoyed as a full-day activity, but half-day or combined options can be customised based on your preferences.
  • Transportation: All tours include comfortable, private transportation throughout the journey.

How It Works

  • Explore Options: View our map showcasing the locations of various distilleries and breweries around us. Each location is marked with details about the types of visits available – from casual bar visits and flight tastings to guided tours.
  • Send an Enquiry: Let us know your preferences via our enquiry form. Whether you prefer a relaxed day out at a single bar or a more extensive exploration involving multiple distilleries, we’re here to accommodate your needs.
  • Itinerary Customization: Once we receive your enquiry, we'll work with you to curate a personalized itinerary. We handle all the logistics, including booking tours and tastings as per your selection.
  • Enjoy Your Tour: Sit back and enjoy the journey with our comfortable, private transportation. We’ll take you from your accommodation to your chosen destinations and back, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable experience.

Service Options

  • Single Visit: Ideal for guests looking to enjoy a relaxed session at a distillery or brewery bar.
  • Multi-Stop Tour: Perfect for enthusiasts eager to experience several locations in one day. We recommend considering travel times and individual capacity for a comfortable experience.

Contact Us

To start planning your bespoke distillery or brewery tour, please contact us. We are excited to help you create a memorable and personalized experience!

Explore Our Distillery and Brewery Locations

Highland Whisky Tour

Glenmorangie Distillery
Glenmorangie, known for its exceptional smoothness and floral aromatics, produced by Scotland’s tallest stills. Enjoy a tour that includes a walk through the production areas followed by a tasting session featuring several of Glenmorangie’s finest single malts.
Dalmore Distillery
Visit the Dalmore, a distillery with a long history of producing rich and complex whiskies. Participate in a premium tasting experience where you’ll sample exclusive reserves and learn about the innovative cask-aging techniques that enhance the whisky’s distinctive character.
Glen Ord Distillery
Glen Ord, a hidden gem on the Black Isle that produces a unique single malt not widely available outside of Scotland. Discover the distillery’s unique barley-to-bottle process and conclude your visit with a tasting of their rare and aged whiskies.
Tomatin Distillery
Tomatin, a distillery located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, known for its mellow, fruity whiskies. Explore the visitor centre and enjoy a comprehensive tasting session that highlights Tomatin’s core range and limited editions.

Speyside Whisky Tour

The Macallan Distillery
The Macallan, renowned for its rich, sherried whiskies and state-of-the-art visitor centre. Engage in ‘The Macallan Experience’ to learn about the complexities of whisky making and enjoy a tutored tasting of their fine expressions.
Balvenie Distillery
Visit Balvenie, one of the few distilleries that still retains traditional whisky-making methods. Take part in a hands-on tour that covers the malting, distilling, and ageing process, with a special session in the cooperage.
Glenfiddich Distillery
Glenfiddich, one of the most celebrated names in Scotch whisky. Experience a comprehensive tour that concludes in the exclusive Warehouse 12, where you can taste some of Glenfiddich’s rarest and aged whiskies.

Brewery Tour

Black Isle Brewery
Discover Black Isle Brewery, known for its organic beers and commitment to sustainable brewing practices. Tour the brewery to learn about its organic approach and finish with a tasting session of its award-winning beers.
Cromarty Brewery
Cromarty Brewery, a modern and innovative brewery located on the picturesque Black Isle. Enjoy a guided tour focusing on the brewing process and innovation, followed by a tasting of its diverse and flavorful beers.

    ADDITIONAL ADD-ONS:
    • Private Tours and Tastings: Enhance your experience with private tours and tastings booked in advance. These exclusive sessions provide a more personal and detailed exploration of each location’s offerings.

Tour Pricing

Up to 6 People
various times
£150-£600
  • Could be single tours in 1 day or a combination:
  • Highland Whisky Tour: Glenmorangie, Dalmore, Glen Ord, Tomatin
  • Speyside Whisky Tour: Macallan, Balvenie, Glenfiddich
  • Black Isle Brewery
  • Cromarty Brewery
  • Additional add-ons – private tours and tastings booked ahead of arrival

Reviews

We had such a great time. Everything went over smoothly and our guide was very knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone. They really exceeded my expectations. I know I'll be back for sure!
Sally Smith
October 2018
Hop & Vine was recommended to us by a friend, and now I can see why! It was certainly one of the highlights of our vacation. All the food was top notch. The guide was very friendly, experienced, and professional which made it a real treat.
Doug Martin
September 2018
Amazing; Great locations, food, and awesome guides. We had an excellent time. We were a big group, but easily accommodated by Hop & Vine. The food was amazing, the weather was perfect, and it was really fun.
Gary Jones
July 2018

from £150 /group

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