Private tour in Aberdeen Alasdair B

Whisky Story - Behind the Bottle Full Day Tour

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Alasdair B.

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"Welcome to Scotland" As a Scot, I am proud to greet my visitors with these words, and to introduce them to the unusual as well as the best my country has to offer. I have lived and worked in Aberdeenshire, Scotland my whole life, and I would be delighted to share some of our highlights and less well known special places with you. My background is in agriculture, and this allows me to give you an insight into farming, as well as the culture and history of our land. Aberdeen is my city, and I am passionate about Aberdeen Football Club through thick and thin ! My other interests include railways, local history and culture, as well as doing entertaining storytelling evenings. Food and drink is the corner stone of Aberdeenshire, with whisky tours being a particular passion of mine. I relish taking visitors out for a day to sample all the delicious food our area has to offer rounded off with a dram at the end. Aberdeen Angus beef, as well as lamb, pork and seafood are some of the key foods produced in the area. The county also has fruit farms, yogurt manufacturers and a wide range of craft breweries. These can all be enjoyed in some of the local restaurants. Outlander based tours is something I enjoy arranging for our visitors who are fans of the popular series. It is always good to have a surprise along the way whilst on holiday with castles and cairns round every corner. So come on, join me on an Aberdeenshire adventure. Scottish Tour Guide Association - Blue Badge Guide Approved Whisky Training School I am not permitted to guide you inside Scottish National Trust Properties. I am not allowed to guide you inside Peterhead Prison Museum.

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Overview of your Aberdeen tour

The purpose of this tour is to delve behind the scenes of where Scotland's National drink comes from. Depart Aberdeen on the coast and drive through the countryside to visit a farm where malt barley is produced. Enjoy the farmhouse fayre with a "fly cup" traditional mid morning coffee and buttery. Move on to Knock distillery, to see how a very small whisky making operation works behind the scenes. No gift shop but you can purchase a bottle or two of anCnoc whisky. Finish off the visit with lunch, using local produce round the kitchen table at the distillery. Visit an 'Aladdin's cave' of whisky at The Spirits Embassy in Huntly. Here we find a unique range of hand-selected whisky and other premium spirits and liqueurs.

Your Aberdeen tour itinerary

The suggested itinerary will be as follow: - Drive 1 hour form Aberdeen to Turriff. - Visit Ardmiddle Mains farm. Conducted tour of the barley fields with the farmer and learn about all the stages of producing barley fit for malting grade. See the machinery and have a coffee break, North East of Scotland style. - Head up to Knock distillery (45 min drive). This small distillery will give you an in depth tour of all the production steps including the warehouse. - Enjoy a small lunch break of some local produce, with the distillery staff. - After lunch drive (20 mins) to Duncan Taylor Whisky store in Huntly - this is a This is a specialist whisky shop with a wide range of whiskies and liqueurs. - Head back to Aberdeen (1 hour) through different countryside again. For customizing this tour, please inquire for a quote.   

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

For up to 6 people we will use a van such as a Mercedes Vito. For smaller groups, we will use an SUV such as a Skoda Kodiaq

What's included
Other: - Visits to the farm, Distillery and the Spirits Embassy. - Water is provided in the vehicle for the guests use. - Food and soft drinks during the day.
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Tickets: Distillery entry £20 per person
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Meeting location

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Anywhere in the Aberdeen area.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
Food And Drink
Layover
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
808311
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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This private tour in Aberdeen is perfect for whisky enthusiasts and those interested in learning about the production of Scotland's national drink. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Alasdair B. for deeper insights into the whisky-making process and the local culture.

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