Embark on a journey of discovery and experience the heart of Speyburn with our exclusive behind-the-scenes distillery tour and tasting.
Our tour guides will take you on an immersive adventure through the ages of dedication, expertise, and tradition that culminate in the creation of our award-winning single malt whisky.
Behind the Scenes: Tour & Tasting
Established in 1897, discover Speyburn Distillery in the heart of Speyside, From our Historic Scotland-listed Drum Maltings to understanding the process of using the pure water source of the Granty Burn, your guide will demonstrate how this tradition has continued and evolved for over 125 years, as Speyburn has established itself as a quintessential Speyside Single Malt Whisky. The tour concludes with a tutored tasting of five whiskies encompassing the Speyburn range.
All tours are conducted in English.
The Hopkins Experience
For the whisky enthusiast, take the opportunity to discover some of our older and rarer whiskies. Your in-depth tour will conclude with a tutored tasting of a collection of speyburn's oldest and rarest expressions including distillery exclusives and single casks.
All tours are conducted in English.
Manager's Tour and Masterclass
An exclusive, insightful experience with our Distillery Manager or Assistant Distillery Manager for an intimate group tour and masterclass. Enquire now directly to book. Sessions are subject to availability.
All tours are conducted in English.
Further Information
What should I wear on the experience?
The experiences take place in Speyburn Distillery, and as you will enter the production area, we suggest wearing comfortable, layered clothing due to the warmth of our stills. Sensible footwear is also advised; no open-toed shoes or high heels as there are mesh and grated areas.
Can I bring my dog to Speyburn Distillery?
Only assistance dogs are permitted at Speyburn Distillery and we ask that you bring relevant documentation with you for example Assistance Dogs UK branded ID book. Where possible, we ask that you inform us in advance if you are bringing an assistance dog onto Speyburn Distillery. You can contact us on +44(0)7977 706676 or email distillery@speyburn.com to inform us. Speyburn Hosts will be available to assist guests should assistance dogs find the grating unpleasant and be unable to walk across it.
What is your cancellation & refunds policy?
A full refund will be issued for cancellations made up to 72 hours before tour date. You are entitled to a full refund if you give us notification, via email, of your wish to cancel your tickets up to 72 hours before your tour begins.
Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility?
One of the unique aspects of Speyburn is the clever use of a compact site, meaning most of the distillery and the maltings are two or three storeys high. Being an old building, there are no lifts, and the tour does take visitors up and down several flights of stairs. Much of the tour route is also on open-grid flooring, which is perfectly safe but can be disconcerting for those who are uncomfortable with heights. The tasting room and shop are accessible by wheelchair.
How can I book for large groups?
Space within the distillery is very limited, so we cannot accommodate groups larger than 10 people on a tour.
Should I book in advance?
Yes, we highly recommend booking in advance to avoid any disappointment.
Are children allowed on the tour?
Due to a number of potential hazards within the maltings and the production area of the distillery, we can only allow children aged 12 and over to join the distillery tour.
