Luis and Friends Whisky Explorations - V3

Day 1 - Tuesday 27^th May - Welcome to Scotland

On arrival at the airport you will be met by a private driver who will transfer you to your city centre hotel in St Andrews. Depending on your arrival time you can choose to relax at the hotel or drop your bags and head out to start exploring this unique city.

Overnight: St Andrews | Hotel du Vin, St Andrews
Room Type: 1 x Deluxe Twin & 1 x Classic Double for Solo Occ
Meals Included: None

Day 2 - Wednesday 28^th May - Morning Golf Round, Meet Your Guide & Afternoon Distillery Tour

Today you get to play a round of golf to play on this famous coastline. Tee off on the St Andrew’s Links NEW Course for a morning round. Once you finish meet your private guide (who will also act as your driver for your time together) for lunch.

Enjoy chatting through the upcoming adventures before you head out of town. Enjoy a tour of a unique wee distillery with strong golf links, and taste some of their very special drams. With your guide driving you can fully savour the tasting drams.

Please note that securing a tee time on the St Andrews Old Course would not be possible without also booking an accommodation package at The Old Course Hotel. This was outwith the current budget constraints.

Overnight: St Andrews | Hotel du Vin, St Andrews
Room Type: 1 x Deluxe Twin & 1 x Classic Double for Solo Occ
Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 3 - Thursday 29^th May - Transfer North Through Royal Deeside

Today you head north through the Cairngorms National Park, stopping for a scenic leg stretch on the way. There are so many great options and your guide will discuss the best choice for the day with you. Maybe choose a woodland trail with lots of history and Royal connections, culminating in a unique viewpoint. Then continue onwards into whisky country and a welcoming dram at your hotel.

Overnight: Craigellachie | The Craigellachie Hotel
Room Type: 1 x Snug Twin & 1 x Snug Double for Solo Occ
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4 - Friday 30^th May - Special Distillery Experience - Hopefully Macallan

Immerse yourselves in the heart of whisky country today, discovering why the soft waters of the River Spey have created such world-renowned spirits. Speyside is a special location for whisky aficionados and a special distillery tour and tasting is the perfect way to appreciate the history and the flavours behind your favourite drams.

NOTE – We plan for today to be a special Tour and Tasting at The Macallan Distillery. However this cannot be confirmed at the present time as the distillery will not open ANY bookings until 6 months beforehand. Exact experience details will not be released until very late 2024 at the earliest.

IF Macallan Distillery is not possible then a premium experience at another distillery will be arranged instead.

Overnight: Craigellachie | The Craigellachie Hotel
Room Type: 1 x Snug Twin & 1 x Snug Double for Solo Occ
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 - Saturday 31^st May - Castles & Creative Tastes

This morning step back in time with a visit to Ballindalloch Castle, home of the MacPherson-Grant family since the building was completed in 1546. Maybe also follow in the footsteps of old whisky smugglers with a stroll along their once-hidden trails.

This afternoon test your skills at creating your own favourite whisky with a blending workshop. See if you can achieve your perfect balance of depth and top notes for a very personal special dram of “Uisge Beatha” or “water of life”.

Overnight: Craigellachie | The Craigellachie Hotel
Room Type: 1 x Snug Twin & 1 x Snug Double for Solo Occ
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 - Sunday 1^st June - Cooperage Skills & Glenlivet Distillery

Begin today with the chance to observe the ancient art of coopering, which is the skilled art of creating the all-important barrels that spirits rest in. Barrels from here are used in distilleries ad warehouses far and wide.

This afternoon is time to head to Glenlivet Distillery for a special tour and tasting. This 200 year old distillery is not afraid of innovation, while relying on their traditional foundations to create a wide range of flavoursome bottlings.

Overnight: Craigellachie | The Craigellachie Hotel
Room Type: 1 x Snug Twin & 1 x Snug Double for Solo Occ
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7 - Monday 2^nd June - Transfer to Highland Perthshire via Cairngorms Golf Round

Today your guide will transfer you to Highland Perthshire with a stop for a superb round of golf on the picturesque course at Boat of Garten in the Cairngorms National Park.

Your destination is the tiny hamlet of Grandtully, a foodie destination for those in the know. Start with a sweet treat in an award-winning chocolatier before settling into your hotel and waving farewell to your guide. The team here are sure to delight your tastebuds if you choose to eat here and toast your last night in Scotland.

Overnight: Grandtully | Grandtully Hotel
Room Type: 1 x Twin & 1 x Double for solo occ
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 8 - Tuesday 3^rd June - Depart

A private transfer will collect you from your accommodation and take you to Glasgow airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.

Meals Included: Breakfast