Spirit Scotland Private Tours

      

When you see this Calmac ferry, the MV Finlaggan, you know you are on your way to Islay and arguably the best whisky tour in the world

The magical Hebridean island is not only a beautiful place full of history, wildlife and natural beauty, it is also known for its salt-flavoured peat malt whisky. Join us on this four-day whisky tour tour which includes two nights on the island and a visit to six of the distilleries including laphroaig, lagavulin, and Bowmore.

Spirit Scotland Islay Whisky Tour Highlights

- Bowmore Whisky Distillery
- Bruichladdich Whisky Distillery
- Bunnahabhain Whisky Distillery
- Coal Ila Whisky Distillery
- Ardnahoe Whisky Distillery
- Kilchoman Whisky Distillery
- Laphroaig Whisky Distillery
- Lagavulin Whisky Distillery
- Ardbeg Whisky Distillery
- Some historic sights on the island (Kildalton Cross, Finlaggan and the Woollen Mill)
- Enjoy the unique island atmosphere

Laphgroaig 200 year Anniversary Cairn

About Islay and its amazing appeal

The Hebridean island of Islay off the West Coast of Scotland is world famous for its salt-flavoured peat malt whisky. With a population of 3000 people and nine (nearly 10) distilleries, you can tell the people on the island take this industry very seriously and it is embedded in the island’s culture. It, therefore, seems very fitting that we at Sláinte Scotland (Gaelic for cheers), give you the pleasure of joining us on our discovery of Islay’s “Uisge Beatha”, Water of Life.

Islay Whisky Tour Itinerary

Please note that the itinerary below is a typical sample.
Depending on conditions and time of year it may vary.

Day 1
09:00 Pickup from 266 George Street in Glasgow
Make way for ferry terminal at Kennacraig and make the crossing to Islay
Dinner at The Harbour Inn
(On day 1 we also make a stop at Inverary and the Kilmartin Glen)

Day 2
09:30 Departure for an extensive tour at Laphroaig
12:00 A visit and lunch at the mighty Ardbeg Distillery
14:00 Lagavulin visit and Tasting
(On this day we also try to visit the Kildalton Cross, Islay Ales and Ardnahoe shop)
Dinner at the Lochside in Bowmore

Day 3
09:30 Departure for Bowmore tour and tasting
12:00 A visit to Bruichladdich and tasting
14:00 Lunch at Kilchoman followed by a tour and tasting
(On this day we also try to visit Finlaggan)

Day 4
09:30 Departure for Bunnahabhain for visit and tasting
11:00 Tour and tasting at Coal Ila
Ferry and drive back to Glasgow

Price Estimates depending on itinerary:
Starting at around £3000 depending on group size and final itinerary

The cost includes:
Driver/guide
Accommodation on Islay
Distillery tours and tasting
Snacks and water on tour

The cost excludes:
Any additional entrance fees or tastings
Meals an lunches

What to bring:
- A good rain coat and shoes appropriate for Scottish weather. We might take a few strolls in the countryside and we want to make sure you have the right clothing for it.
- Money for buying amazing bottles of whisky :-)
- Money for extra tastings :-)

Ardbeg Distillery

Bowmore Distillery at dusk

Bowmore Distillery visitor centre

Lagavulin Distillery at Lagavulin bay, this was also the seat of the Lord of the Isles

Coal Ila Distillery

Laphroaig malting floor, peated gold

Octomore, heavily peated and looking good in the Rest and be Thankfull

Photo op after tasting on our Islay Whisky Tour

200th Anniversary Cairn for Laphroaig

Kilchoman malting floor