Malt Whiskey Trail tour in Scotland
Are you on a vacation to Scotland? If yes, then million of things and activities are waiting for you. Here, in this article, I'll be talking about the famous Malt Whiskey Trail tour in Scotland.
As we all know, Scotland is famous for its number of distillaries and malt whiskey; a theme tour has been built around the city to take the visitors through various distillaries of the Scotland's most well known whiskey region, Speyside. More than half of the Malt whiskey distillaries of Scotland are located in Speyside which makes it a paradise of whiskey lovers. The most famous malt whiskey of this region is the ‘Malt Whisky Country'.
If you are a whisky lover, then the malt whisky trail tour is a must for you to get an insight into how the barley, water and yeast are used by various distilleries to give a unique and distinct taste to the whisky. The Malt Whisky Trail Tour takes the visitors to the famous distillaries of Speyside. Let us begin our tour of few of the famous malt distilleries in the Speyside region.
Glenlivet Distillery
The Glenlivet Distillery was opened in the year 1824. The famous single malt whisky "Glenlivet" is a production of this distillery. Admission to this distillery is free and visitors can take a guided tour inside the distillery. Tour includes a visit to the Josie's well which is the water source for the production of whisky, tutored tasting of 7 different expressions of the Glenlevit, and a brief description of how the climate and terrain form a key factor to the production of a unique malt whisky. Also, visitors can see the ongoing exhibitions inside the distillery and buy whisky themed gifts as souvenirs from the gift shop.
Cardhu Distillery
After visiting the Glenlevit distillery, visitors proceed towards the Cardhu Distillery. Cardhu distillery is the only distillery which has been pioneered by a woman. Visitors can here taste the superb 12 years old single malt cardhu whisky. Visitors can also take a guided tour to know about the whisky making process in the distillery. There is also a separate guided tour which also includes tasting of 3 of the single malt whiskys of this distillery.
Benromach Distillery
Benromach Distillery produces the world's first fully certified organic single malt whisky. Vistors can take an insight into Benromach Distillery and the history of its owners. Also, one can experience the tutored tasting of four of the single malt whiskies of Benromach range here. One can also visit the Benromach museum inside the distillery. It is better to book your tour in advance.
Glenfiddich Distillery
'Glenfiddich' is the excellent single malt whisky produced by this distillery. Vistors can take a 90 minutes long guided tour and can taste the 12, 15 and 18 years old Glenfiddich single malt scotch whisky.
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