Visiting Distilleries in Scotland
Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail
The speyside malt whisky trail is the only whisky trail sanctioned by Visit Scotland, and Portsoy is ideally located to visit all or part of it.
It includes some of the most famous malt whiskys in the world.
Glenglassaugh in Portsoy
The Glenglassaugh Distillery, right here in Portsoy, was re-opened in 2008 by then first minister Alex Salmond.
Revival Tour, Hear about Glenglassaugh's fascinating history and see the traditional distilling methods still used at the distillery. View the washbacks made of Douglas Fir, the still house and spirit safe.
At the end of the tour enjoy a dram of the Glenglassaugh Revival.
Tours are available at 10, 11am, 12 noon, 1, 2 and 3pm. Admission: £5
Behind the Scenes Tour, This tour includes all elements of the Revival Tour as well as giving you the opportunity to go behind the scenes and gain an insight into how Glenglassaugh was brought back to life and see parts that usually are not open to the general public.
View the casks in our coastal warehouses.
Included in the tour is a selection of drams including Revival, Evolution, Torfa and the 30 Years Old.
Available Mondays and Fridays at 11am, Minimum group size 4
Admission is £30, Advance booking required.
To book a tour, call us today: 0131 335 5135 or
email us on: info@glenglassaugh.com Glenglassaugh Distillery, Portsoy
Glenfiddich in Dufftown
Glenfiddich is one of the most popular malt whiskys in the world, and this is one of the most visited distilleries in Scotland, and is a five star Visit Sotland attraction.
Visits to the distillery are free. Each visit starts with an evocative film about the history of the Distillery, after which we show you the very heart of our operation.
Also available is the Glenfiddich Connoisseur Tour.
This is the ultimate experience for fans of Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky. A senior guide will take guests on an in-depth tour of the Distillery, including a visit to the atmospheric Solera warehouse. And, as an exclusive highlight, guests then enjoy a tutored nosing and tasting session of their finest whiskies.
The tour takes approximately 2.5 hours and tickets cost £20 each. Please note, you must be over 18 to attend.
It is recommended that you book your Connoisseurs Tour in advance.
Contact
Address
Station Hotel,
Seafield Street, Portsoy,
Banffshire, Scotland
AB45 2QT
Phone
01261 842327