Islay Whisky Experience - 4 days

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Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Inveraray - Visit the picturesque lochside town and explore its charming streets before continuing to the ferry for the crossing to Islay

Bunnahabhain Distillery - Sample peated and unpeated whiskies at this remote coastal distillery overlooking the Sound of Islay and the Paps of Jura

Bruichladdich Distillery - Experience a warehouse tasting at this progressive distillery known for its innovative approach to traditional Islay whisky production

Kilchoman Distillery - Discover one of Islay’s few farm distilleries with a behind-the-scenes look at its independent grain-to-glass whisky making process

Bowmore Distillery - Taste distinctive Islay single malts at one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries, located in the heart of Bowmore village

Lagavulin Distillery - Tour the production facilities and enjoy a guided tasting at the legendary distillery famed for its rich, smoky single malts

Ardbeg Distillery - Savour a five-dram guided tasting showcasing the bold and heavily peated character that has made Ardbeg world famous

Laphroaig Distillery - Learn about the traditional floor maltings and distinctive production methods behind one of Islay’s most recognisable whiskies

Lagavulin Distillery - Tour the production facilities and enjoy a guided tasting at the legendary distillery famed for its rich, smoky single malts

Ardbeg Distillery - Savour a five-dram guided tasting showcasing the bold and heavily peated character that has made Ardbeg world famous

Laphroaig Distillery - Learn about the traditional floor maltings and distinctive production methods behind one of Islay’s most recognisable whiskies

Itinerary

Journey from Edinburgh to the whisky island of Islay on this immersive four-day adventure. Travelling west through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs and the picturesque town of Inveraray, you’ll catch the ferry to Islay for three nights in Bowmore. With two full days on the island, expect rugged coastlines, historic sites and plenty of legendary drams. Enjoy tours and tastings at iconic distilleries including Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroaig, Bruichladdich, Kilchoman, Bunnahabhain and Bowmore. The return journey takes you via Loch Fyne and the shores of Loch Lomond before finishing back in Edinburgh, with unforgettable flavours and scenery along the way.

day 1Edinburgh to Islay

Edinburgh - Loch Lomond - Bowmore. After departing Edinburgh, we travel west through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and into Argyll as we make our way towards the ferry port at Kennacraig. Along the way we pass the shores of Loch Lomond and stop in the attractive village of Inveraray.
From here it is a short drive down the Kintyre Peninsula to Kennacraig, where we board the ferry to Islay. The crossing takes around two hours and offers lovely views of the islands of Gigha, Jura and Islay, as well as the surrounding coastline of West Loch Tarbert. During the journey you can relax with a dram in the bar, enjoy lunch in the restaurant, or simply take in the sea air on deck.
After arriving on Islay, we visit our first distillery of the tour - Bunnahabhain. Pronounced ‘Bunn-na-ha-venn’, the name means ‘mouth of the river’ in Scots Gaelic. Set in a beautiful coastal location with views across to the Paps of Jura, the distillery produces both peated and unpeated whiskies and we enjoy a tasting here.
Departure Point: Caffé Nero, 1 Parliament
Square, Royal Mile, Edinburgh 07:15 am
Please Note: Due to various reasons (weather, closures and special events) it may not always be possible to visit all distilleries mentioned. Please be aware that, if this is the case, we will ensure that suitable alternatives are found.

OverNight

Bowmore

days 2-3Islay Whisky Experience

day 4Farewell

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3 Breakfasts3 nights accomodation in an ensuite bed and breakfast

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Tour & Tasting at LagavulinTasting at ArdbegTour & Tasting at LaphroaigWarehouse tasting at BruichladdichTour & tasting at KilchomanTour or tasting at BunnahabhainTasting at BowmoreTasting at Islay Whisky VaultReturn ferries to and from Islay15kg luggage allowance - This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55 cm x 40 cm x 20cm/21.7 in x 15.7 in x 7.9) and a small bag for onboard personal items16 seat mini-coach Passengers are entitled to 1 piece of checked luggage. Checked luggage will be stowed in the luggage compartment (not accessible until drop off).

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