EATING

25%

DRINKING

45%

SIGHTSEEING

15%

FREE TIME

15%

Your Trip Leaders

It doesn’t get much better than this! We will be joined by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s USA Director, Tom Smith. We have known Tom for a long time now as an incredible voice for the Society here in the US and what better way to explore Scotland than to be with him!

The other two leaders include myself, Charles Grabitzky, co-owner of Rascal + Thorn and First Fill Spirits, now in my 11th year of leading whisky tours around the world. And Holly Seidewand, one of the leading experts on Scotch whisky in the United States. She currently is co-owner of First Fill Spirits in Saratoga Springs, NY.

 

Edinburgh & Leith

This tour starts and ends in Edinburgh, the home to the SMWS. While there we will have some special events planned for members including Whisky Tastings and Dinners at both the Vaults in Leith and the Edinburgh location on Queen Street. And there will be special guests!!

We can’t wait to share the story of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society at its true home in Edinburgh!

Western Highland Distillery Visits

Scotland is whisky heaven, but to really uncover the secrets, we need to visit distilleries and meet the people making the whisky! On this trip we will spend 6 nights visiting distilleries all along the Western Highlands, from up north at Glenmorangie to the south in Campbeltown where we end with Glen Scotia and Springbank. We will fit as much whisky production into 6 days as we can while making it special at the same time.

We will also have some great meals in the region and fantastic tasting opportunities.

Highlights

Distilleries

  • Dalwhinnie
  • Glenmorangie
  • Dornoch
  • Balblair
  • Ben Nevis
  • Ardnamurchan
  • Oban
  • Glen Scotia
  • Springbank
  • Rosebank
  • And others

Excursions

  • A visit to the Dunrobin Castle
  • Boat trip on Loch Ness
  • Dinner at the Dornoch Castle Hotel
  • Special Tastings
  • Other cultural sights
Itinerary

Saturday, October 11 – Arrive in Edinburgh for a 1-night stay.  Guided Whisky Tasting and Dinner at a SMWS location.

Sunday, October 12 – After breakfast at the hotel, we leave for Inverness for 2 nights. On the way we stop at Dalwhinnie for a visit to get our whisky production started!

Monday, October 13 – We head north of Inverness for the day. Whisky visits to Balblair and Glenmorangie Distilleries. Cultural visit to the Dunrobin Castle. Dinner at the Dornoch Castle Hotel.

Tuesday, October 14 – We head south to Fort William for 2 nights. On the way we take of boat tour of Loch Ness. Afternoon visit to Ben Nevis Distillery.

Wednesday, October 15 – Day trip to the Ardnamurchan peninsula where we visit the Ardnamurchan Distillery for a special visit.

Thursday, October 16 – We head south for a 2 night stay in Campbeltown. On the way we visit the Oban Distillery. Once in Campbeltown, we will do a special Glen Scotia visit in the afternoon.

Friday, October 17 – We visit Springbank and the Cadenhead’s warehouse for a special day and tastings.

Saturday, October 18 – On our way back to Edinburgh, we stop at the newly re-opened Rosebank Distillery. Farewell Dinner at a SMWS location in Edinburgh or Leith.

Sunday, October 19 – Departure from Edinburgh back to the US.

** please note, itinerary subject to changes based on availability

Included
  • 8-night stay in Scotland
  • Transportation within Scotland
  • Distillery Tours and Tastings
  • Dunrobin Castle Visit
  • Loch Ness Boat Tour
  • All meals (excluding alcohol unless a paired-meal)
  • Guides
  • All taxes and tips
Not Included
  • Transportation to or from Scotland (air) before/after tour
  • Meals during free time
  • Alcoholic drinks during included meals, unless noted
  • Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
Accomodations

We select the best hotel for the group in Edinburgh and the Western Highlands Region within walking distance to local sights and attractions

$6995 USD Per Person (double occupancy)

Limited to 12 Guests – only 4 spots remain!

A deposit of $1995 is due to secure a place on the trip. Reservations are taken on a first-come / first-serve basis.  Limited spaces available on this trip. Don’t wait to sign up!

Single Supplement $1500

Final payment is due 90 days prior to the start of the tour. Please contact us for a Reservation Form if you are interested in joining us on the tour. Email charles@rascalandthorn.com or submit your info in the Form to the right.

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