Private Whisky Tour and Tasting
Overview
We'll head north from Inverness, over the Kessock and Cromarty bridges then take the high road to Millionaire's View. Beautiful vistas north, east and west over the Dornoch Firth and beyond.
Descending back to sea level we'll enjoy the Discovery Tour at BALBLAIR DISTILLERY, nestled on the southern shore of the Dornoch Firth, one of Scotland's best kept whisky secrets.
By way of contrast, we'll head just a few miles east along the firth to GLENMORANGIE DISTILLERY. We can take their Classic tour, or simply enjoy a dram or two in their tasting rooms.
A late lunch at the wonderful Platform 1864 restaurant / coffee shop in Tain then south west along the A9 to Tore. Heading west above the northern shore of the Beauly Firth to Muir of Ord, home of the GLEN ORD DISTILLERY and THE SINGLETON MALT. Here we can enjoy their Classic tour or simply sample some of their fine malts in the distillery's comfortable and contemporary tasting rooms.
1 or 2 distillery tours plus 1 or 2 tastings.
What's Included
- Bottled water Bottled and water and sweet snacks are provided in the vehicle
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages The Discovery tour at Balblair must be booked and paid for in advance @£25 per person. Please visit their website to book a distillery tour. https://www.balblair.com/book-a-tour
- Whisky tastings at Glenmorangie and The Singleton Distilleries can be paid for at the time of visit
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Balblair Distillery
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glenmorangie Distillery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Tain
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Singleton Distillery
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Malt Room
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Whisky Tour and Tasting?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Bottled water. Bottled and water and sweet snacks are provided in the vehicle.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. The Discovery tour at Balblair must be booked and paid for in advance @£25 per person. Please visit their website to book a distillery tour. https://www.balblair.com/book-a-tour.
- Whisky tastings at Glenmorangie and The Singleton Distilleries can be paid for at the time of visit.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Whisky Tour and Tasting is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Whisky Tour and Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterBottled and water and sweet snacks are provided in the vehicle
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesThe Discovery tour at Balblair must be booked and paid for in advance @£25 per person. Please visit their website to book a distillery tour. https://www.balblair.com/book-a-tour
- Whisky tastings at Glenmorangie and The Singleton Distilleries can be paid for at the time of visit
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
