Top 10 Reasons to Embark on a Scotch Whisky Distillery Tour:
23/11/2024 • 3 mins read
Awesome Scenery: Mountains, Castles, Forests, Lochs, Rivers, Eagles, Deer, Highland Cows, James Bond Skyfall roads etc.
Several distilleries can also be found along the famous North Coast 500 route (Highland Region) – so the journey is as intoxicating as the whisky.
Architecture: some distilleries and their visitor centres are just architectural masterpieces.
Brand Connection: Tasting a dram at the distillery will create a vivid connection with that brand / producer that will take you right back to that memory every time you pour.
Taste the Terroir: As we explain in our product reviews - each distillery’s water source, geology, raw ingredients (incl peat), process and microclimate shape its whisky’s character.
Meet the Malt Masters: Soak up the stories and characters of blenders, distillery workers or distillery visitor managers – their passion and banter are infectious!
New Make – you can often sample or buy the new make – the young unaged spirit that is at the heart of any Whisky’s DNA.
Engineering & Chemical wizardry: Learn the processes of making whisky, the raw ingredients and the machinery and technology that makes it happen.
Distillery Specials – be the envy of your mates – some limited editions are only available at the distillery, including fill your own bottle.
Friendships - let’s be honest appreciating a dram or two is a great way to bond & make memories.