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Showcasing the ‘Secret Malts’ of Aberdeenshire

The Inverurie Whisky Shop are proud to bring you even closer to Scotland’s national drink with an exclusive selection of distillery tours across Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Featuring some of the best whisky tasting experiences Scotland has on offer, from hidden gems to classic malts, every tour is unique and memorable.

We typically cater for up to 8 guests but larger parties can be accommodated on our tours.

Gr ou p Tou r s F R O M £ 75 (Per person based on 8 people)

P r i v a t e To u r s f r o m £ 15 0

We’ve hand-picked a select range of distilleries including Glen Garioch, Knockdhu, Glenglassaugh, and Royal Lochnagar each with their own distinctive heritage, style and taste to ensure you experience a unique insight into the science and art of the distiller.

Whether you want an informative tour round some of the best known whiskies in the Highlands or you’d like to uncover some of Scotland’s ‘secret malts’ we can put together the perfect day.

Once you’ve chosen your tour, we will take care of everything for you, from picking your party up, organising lunch, finding accommodation and of course, sampling some fantastic malts!

With four stunning distilleries less than an hour away, the Inverurie Whisky Shop is the ideal place to start your whisky adventure.

But we don’t just do whisky! If you just want to relax and let us take you round some of our famous landmarks, explore the famous Castle Trail or experience our stunning coastline we can arrange a bespoke experience tailored to your needs.

And if you’re looking for fresh, flavoursome food don’t forget “Scotland’s Larder” is a culinary heaven for foodies.

We look forward to welcoming you. / Slàinte mhòr (‘Great health’ - Scots Gaelic)

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(Per person based on 2 people) VIS IT w h i s k y t o u r s o f s co t l a n d . co . u k

Uisge beatha “Water of life”

g r o u p t o u r s f r o m £ 75 pp

whisky There’s a reason Scotland is known as the spiritual home of whisky. It’s home to over 100 distilleries where each one has its own distinctive heritage, style and taste, despite being made the same way for over 500 years.

Five hundred years that have seen Scotch evolve into the rich variety of single malts, complex pure malts and distinctive Scottish blends that we know and love today. We believe this means there is a whisky out there for everyone!

The wild and majestic Scottish Highlands, the most breathtaking scenery in the world, are the perfect backdrop for our distillery tours. Follow in the footsteps of the original “moonshiners” of the 18th century distilling whisky illegally in home made stills on remote hillsides under cover of darkness to hide the smoke from the excisemen.

Despite it’s uniquely mysterious nature the whisky makers are willing to share some of their secrets with you, bestowing the lucky few who make the journey a revealing glimpse into why Scotch whisky is revered around the world. On our guided tours visitors can get a real unique insight into the science and art of the distiller, whose skills have remained almost unchanged for hundreds of years. They may even tempt you with a taste before the angels claim their share forever!

So why not come and discover the delights our region has to offer with Inverurie Whisky Shop Tours.

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nor t h aber deenshir e whisky t our s Featuring the delights of Glen Garioch, Glenglassaugh & Ardmore.

Scene of the Battle of the Harlaw, a ferocious GL E N G A R I O C H Established in 1797, Glen Garioch (pronounced ‘Geery’) is one Scottish clan battle fought over one day in of the oldest operating distilleries in Scotland. Situated in the 1411. The battle is commemorated by a 40-foot historic market town of Oldmeldrum, Glengarioch have been handcrafting a beautiful range of natural, non chill-filtered single (12m) high memorial on the battlefield just 5 malts for over 200 years. Only ever produced in small, precious minutes from Inverurie Whisky Shop and a batches, Glen Garioch is a rare find indeed and a treat for the senses with quality in every dram. popular stop-off on our tours.

GL E N GL A S S AUG H This iconic distillery sits on the banks of the Glassaugh burn, at the east end of the beautiful Sandend Bay. A desire to produce the finest and most exciting malts permeates every nook and cranny of Glenglassaugh. Try their handcrafted vintages to get a true insight into the history and the heart of Glenglassaugh.

A R D M OR E Close to the village of Kennethmont, Ardmore sits at the highest point of the Northern railway line, 600 feet above sea level.

Unchanged since 1898, Ardmore still employs traditional distilling and warehousing methods and it’s water is still drawn from the springs that sit on the top of Knockandy Hill. Ardmore is a peated single malt whisky shaped by its deep-rooted connection to the land, people and wildlife of its Scottish Highland home.

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Glen Garioch Distillery Tour & Tasting Lunch at Beggars Belief Coffee Cove Glenglassaugh Distillery Tour and Tasting g r o uviews p t oand u r stryf r o m £ 75 pp Take in some breathtaking coastal the legendary Portsoy Ice Cream!

sout h aber deenshir e whisky t our s Featuring the delights of Royal Lochnagar, Fettercairn & Royal Deeside.

Aberdeenshire boasts more historic castles R OYA L L OC HN AG AR A classic, 19th century site retaining much of its original charm, than anywhere else in the UK, none more the tradition of handcrafting whisky is still being honoured here. famous than Balmoral Castle, the Scottish Neighbouring Balmoral Castle, the Lochnagar Distillery, produces home of the Royal Family conveniently located smooth, rich tasting single malts full of flavour, worthy of a royal seal of approval which was bestowed by Her Majesty Queen next to the magnificent Royal Lochnagar Elizabeth II in 1984. A well-bred dram, Royal Lochnagar doesn’t Distillery halfway between Ballater and dominate but instead offers a light fruity personality that really Braemar. And if you’re up for the challenge needs to be tried in it’s birthplace. while you’re in the area, Lochnagar is a only F E T T E R CA I R N Loosely based on the phrase “foot of the mountain” Fettercarin mere 3700ft/1100m climb! has been producing some of Scotland’s finest malts since 1824 at the foot of the beautiful Grampian foothills. We’d love to tell you about the unique stills that make Fettercairn the uniquely pure spirit that enticed Whyte and Mackay to acquire it in 1973 but we’d rather you experienced them for yourself.

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Fettercairn Distillery Tour and Tasting Lunch at the Potarch Hotel home of the world famous ‘Dinnie Stones’ Royal Lochnagar Tour and Tasting Enjoy the trip down the coast with views and a stop at the stunning Dunnotar Castle, and on the way back through Royal Deeside, one of Scotland’s most picturesque areas!

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w es t aber deenshir e whisky t our s Featuring the delights of GlenDronach & Knockdhu.

West Aberdeenshire is one of our more popular destinations and it’s easy to understand why. Home to Ben Macdui, the second highest mountain in Scotland after Ben Nevis, The Cairngorm Ski Centre and a couple of picturesque distilleries that happen to make a very nice dram!

GL E N D R ON AC H Founded by the exuberant James Allardice in 1826, GlenDronach has been creating the finest sherried single malts for nearly 200 years. Located in Forgue by Huntly, the distillery’s independent ownership has allowed them the freedom to rekindle the reputation of GlenDronach as a distiller of high quality whiskies of inimitable and individual character. A reputation that has travelled worldwide - to those in the know, it’s a well kept secret.

Now it’s your chance to find out.

K N OC K D HU At Knockdhu Distillery the methods used to make ‘anCnoc’ whisky have hardly changed in over 100 years, and it’s these traditional techniques that help to create it’s distinctive, modern flavour.

Bottled as ‘anCnoc’ (pronounced ’a-nock’), the single malt scotch whisky has a mind of its own. The name is Gaelic for ‘Knock Hill’ where the distillery water flows from one of it’s springs. It’s one of our most popular destinations and you’ll understand why from the moment you set eyes on Knockdhu.

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GlenDronach Distillery Tour & Tasting The World Famous ‘Grouse Inn’ for Lunch Knockdhu Distillery Tour & Tasting Takes in sights of The Maiden Stone (seasonal), Harlaw Battle Monument and Bennachie.

g r o u p t o u r s f r o m £ 75 pp

bespoke t our s Featuring the delights of Aberdeenshire and beyond.

As well as showcasing the ‘Secret Malts’ of Aberdeenshire and we can tailor a bespoke tour based on your tastes. So as well as whisky we can showcase the regions finest Gin & Brewery Tours as well as going further afield on the Malt Whisky Trail.

Th e Ma lt Wh i sk y Tr a i l Playing host to over half the distilleries in Scotland, Speyside has the greatest concentration of malt whisky producers compared to every other whisky producing region. In our tours you find out more about your favourite Speyside malts, and savour the time spent discovering new ones.

Spey sid e C o o pe r a g e In the heart of Speyside Malt Whisky Trail lies the Speyside Cooperage, the only working cooperage in the UK where you can experience the ancient art of coopering. Since 1947, Speyside Cooperage has produced the finest casks from the best American Oak.

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S t on e C ir cles & S t an din g S t o n es There are many fascinating archaeolgical wonders to find, including Stone Circles, Recumbent Stone Circles – Unique to Aberdeenshire, Cairns, Pictish Symbol Stones, Hill Forts, Settlements and Souterrains in Aberdeenshire.

A be r d e e n s hir e C o as t al Tr ail Discover 165 continuous miles of dramatic clifftops, enchanting coves, paradise beaches, charming towns and marvellous wildlife on the Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail. Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail, also known as “Scotland’s Dolphin Coast”, is brimming with wide sweeping beaches, welcoming towns and villages and abundant wildlife.

S c o t l a n d ’s C as tle Tr ail With over 300 castles, stately homes and ruins dotting its landscape, Aberdeenshire is unsurprisingly known as “Scotland’s Castle Country”. There are more castles per acre here than anywhere else in the UK, and you can discover 19 of the most famous and dramatic Castles in Aberdeenshire on Scotland’s Castle Trail.

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The premier whisky shop in the area.

With an extensive collection of over 350 fantastic whisky bottlings and over 50 specialist spirits including some simply outstanding local gins the Inverurie Whisky Shop has become a magnet for connoisseurs of discerning, premium quality spirits from around the world.

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Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can help you choose the perfect bottle (or bottles!). Whether you are looking for a special gift for someone, a unique collectable from our collection or something to open and enjoy, our aim is to ensure there are no dramas when choosing the perfect dram!

Nights to savour in our Tasting Room. The intimate and informal setting of our dedicated Tasting Room is the perfect place to join one of our arranged tastings from Scotland’s finest distilleries and independent bottlers, or have us put together a unique tasting event for you and your party.

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Glenglassaugh Distillery, standing on the Moray Firth Coast at the edge of Sandend Bay, is a distillery which lay silent and forgotten for over two decades. Its heritage stretches back to 1875 and the distinctive fruity character of its whisky is loved by all who discover it.

After being mothballed for over 20 years, production was restarted in 2008. The first whisky from this refurbished distillery is now available to single malt Scotch whisky lovers everywhere.

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Nearly 70% of the flavour in whisky is derived from the cask it has been matured in. Wood’s important, which is why we adopt a ‘no compromise’ approach when choosing our world renowned Sherry casks to enrich our whisky.