Islay Whisky Tour
Private, Multi-Day Islay tours from Glasgow & Edinburgh
Let us spirit you away on an unforgettable Islay whisky experience - a private, guided whisky tour that's handcrafted exclusively for you.
We recommend allowing 4 to 5 days for your Islay whisky adventure. This gives you time to travel at a relaxed pace, visit a range of legendary distilleries, and truly absorb the character and charm of this incredible island. ​
A Bespoke Tour Designed Just For You
No two Islay Tours that we create are the same. Each is custom-built from the ground up to suit your interests, pace and preferences.
On booking, we craft a personalised distillery plan just for you - one that unfolds thoughtfully, deepening your whisky knowledge and appreciation day by day. With our guidance, your experience flows and builds, introducing new flavours, perspectives and insights as you go.
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This level of detail is possible only because we keep our tours small (maximum 6 guests) and highly personal. We get to know your favourites, understand your curiosity, and recommend the very best mix of experiences available at each stage of your journey.​​
Travel Through the Highlands to the Whisky Isle
Your adventure begins in Glasgow or Edinburgh, winding through the stunning West Highlands - past shimmering lochs, ancient castles and rugged glens - before crossing the sea to Islay, the spiritual home of smoky, peaty single malts.
The Distilleries of Islay Await
With a whisky-making tradition stretching back over 700 years, Islay is now home to 10 working distilleries - including newly revived Port Ellen.
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Each distillery has its own distinct style, and your personalised itinerary could include:
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Behind the scenes production tours
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​Exclusive warehouse tastings and cask draws
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Distillery-exclusive bottlings and bottle-your-own experiences
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Peat-cutting excursions
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Long, leisurely distillery lunches
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Clifftop walks and drams on the beach
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Informal bar tastings or full-day immersive experiences
We'll help you strike the perfect balance - whether that's an in-depth focus on your favourites or a curated mix to showcase the full character of the island. ​
Your Distillery Line-Up Could Include:
Lagavulin
Ardbeg
Laphroaig
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Bruichladdich
Bowmore
Kilchoman
Port Ellen
​Let us know which you're most excited to visit, or simply let us guide you. We'll recommend the best available experiences, each hand-picked to match your tastes.
Extend Your Islay Whisky Adventure
If you have more time to explore, consider:
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A short hop to Jura, Islay's wild and beautiful sister island
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A detour to Campbeltown, another legendary whisky region
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An journey through the dramatic Highlands to Speyside's whisky heartland
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These additions pair beautifully with an Islay tour and offer even more depth and variety to your whisky journey.
Why Tour Islay with Us?
With well over a decade of experience in luxury whisky travel, we create more than just tours -
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Expert, passionate guiding
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Hand-crafted itineraries, tailored to you
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Small private groups (max 6 guests)
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Access to a wide range of distillery experiences
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A thoughtfully designed flow, to build appreciation and enjoyment​