Islay Distillery Tours
Tours on Islay range from a 45-minute walk round the stills to long warehouse tastings drawn straight from the cask. This page collects what each distillery publishes.
Before you book
- Tours sell out. The south coast distilleries in particular fill weeks ahead in summer and months ahead during Fèis Ìle.
- Prices below are the last figures published by each distillery and are indicative only — always confirm on the distillery's own page.
- Most sites offer drivers' drams to take away, so one member of a group can drive without missing the tasting.
- Tastings are over-18s only, and several warehouse experiences have further age or mobility restrictions.
Ardbeg tours
Ardbeg distillery page · Port Ellen, south coast
The Classic Ardbeg Tour (Core Range)
£22.501 hour 15 minutes
Step behind the scenes and into the heart of whisky-making on this guided journey through the distillery. From milling to distilling, gain access to every stage of the production process. Uniquely, enjoy a guided tasting of three Core Range whiskies as you move through the distillery, experiencing the sights, smells, and flavours of each dram in real time.
Tour voucher redeemable for £5 off Core Range bottles or £40 off merchandise
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The Classic Ardbeg Tour (Limited Edition)
£401 hour 15 minutes
Step into the world of whisky-making with an immersive guided tour through the distillery. Discover every step of the time-honoured process, led by one of the knowledgeable guides. As a highlight, enjoy a guided tasting of three limited edition whiskies at carefully chosen points in the tour, savouring the aromas, flavours, and stories behind each dram.
Tour voucher redeemable for £5 off Core Range bottles or £40 off merchandise
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Warehouse 3 Tasting
£651 hour 30 minutes
Journey to Warehouse 3 for an immersive tasting of whiskies straight from the cask. The guide will delve deep inside the liquid story of each of the five expressions tasted during this experience. An authentic warehouse experience surrounded by maturing casks.
Does not include distillery process tour. Over 18s only
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The Roaming Dram
£401 hour 15 minutes
Embark on an exclusive whisky journey where every corner of the distillery reveals something new and exciting. This immersive roaming tasting experience explores hidden gems of the distillery, with stops in carefully selected areas to taste exceptional whiskies including rare and past releases.
Summer season only. Does not include distillery process tour. Over 18s only
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The Weekend Whisky Wander
£701 hour 30 minutes
A leisurely weekend tour that blends the rich history of the distillery, the fascinating tales of its people, and the folklore of the surrounding area. This is more than a whisky tour—it's a journey through time, storytelling, and flavour. Savour a selection of whiskies that reflect past and present, from treasured old and rare drams to finest modern creations.
Summer weekends only (Apr-Aug Sat/Sun, Sep Sun)
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Classic Tasting Experience (Silent Season)
£22.501 hour 15 minutes
During the silent season when production pauses, enjoy a guided tasting experience exploring five Ardbeg whiskies. Discover the flavour profiles and stories behind each expression in a relaxed, intimate setting within the distillery.
Silent season only (Jan-Mar). No production tour
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Ardnahoe tours
Ardnahoe distillery page · Near Port Askaig, northeast coast
The Spirit of Ardnahoe Tour
£151 hour
Step inside Ardnahoe's production area and experience a process committed to tradition. Learn about this 100% family-owned distillery, the production water from Islay's 'infinite loch', and see the island's only worm tubs and Scotland's longest lyne arms. The tour concludes in the tasting area with two 25ml drams to enjoy.
Children (8-17): £6
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Spirit of Ardnahoe Tour & Cocktail Tasting
£201 hour 30 minutes
Enjoy the full Spirit of Ardnahoe distillery tour followed by a cocktail tasting session. After exploring the production process and seeing the worm tubs and longest lyne arms in Scotland, relax with expertly crafted cocktails featuring Ardnahoe spirit.
Saturdays only. 18+ only
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Ultimate Ardnahoe Experience
£602 hours
Enjoy the Spirit of Ardnahoe tour followed by an exclusive warehouse tasting in Warehouse No.1. Sample four individual casks of Ardnahoe Single Malt, available only through this warehouse experience. This comprehensive tour offers deep insight into both production and maturation.
Adult tickets only
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Tasting Flights
£20 - £2601 hour 30 minutes
Choose from a range of tasting flights in the Ardnahoe tasting room with stunning views over the Sound of Islay. Options include Special Releases (£20), Worm Tub flight (£24), Islay Kinship flight (£110), and the Old & Rare flight (£260) featuring exceptional aged whiskies.
Multiple flight options available. 18+ only
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Bowmore tours
Bowmore distillery page · Bowmore, central Islay
Bowmore Signature Cask Tour
£251 hour 15 minutes
Explore the depths of flavour unique to Bowmore with a guided tour of the distillery, followed by a signature cask tasting. Experience Islay's oldest licensed distillery and discover the traditional methods that create Bowmore's distinctive character.
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Cask Discovery Warehouse Tasting
£701 hour 30 minutes
Explore where the spirit ages with excellence and experience whisky straight from the cask. Enjoy a selection of cask strength whiskies in the Legendary No.1 Vaults, Bowmore's historic stone warehouse located on the shores of Loch Indaal.
No distillery tour included
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Intentional Craft, Tour and Warehouse Experience
£852 hours
Discover how the whisky is crafted with intent at every stage. The most comprehensive Bowmore experience, combining a full distillery tour with an exclusive warehouse tasting in the Legendary No.1 Vaults.
Premium comprehensive experience
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Old Fashioned Alchemy
£3545 minutes
Discover the art of the Old Fashioned cocktail using Bowmore single malt whisky. This hands-on cocktail experience teaches guests the techniques behind crafting the perfect Old Fashioned with a smoky Islay twist.
18+ only. Cocktail experience
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Essence of Islay Tasting with Seafood Selection
£1001 hour 30 minutes
An immersive whisky and seafood tasting experience, where smoke meets sea in perfect harmony. Discover how Bowmore's coastal character perfectly complements fresh Islay seafood.
Premium food pairing experience
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Bruichladdich tours
Bruichladdich distillery page · Rhinns of Islay, west of Loch Indaal
Guided Distillery Tour
£251 hour 30 minutes
Step into the world of Bruichladdich and take a walk through the Victorian distillery. Learn about the heritage, the whisky-making process, and discover how Bruichladdich creates unpeated, heavily peated Port Charlotte, and super-heavily peated Octomore whiskies.
All ages welcome
Book on the Bruichladdich site
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Warehouse Tasting
£501 hour 30 minutes
For those who want to dive deeper into the flavours of Bruichladdich, the Warehouse Tasting offers an immersive experience with exclusive cask-drawn samples in an atmospheric warehouse setting.
18+ only
Book on the Bruichladdich site
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Bruichladdich Experience
£752 hours 30 minutes
The ultimate Bruichladdich experience. This tour takes guests behind the scenes of the distillery, guiding them through the complete process from grain to glass with comprehensive tastings and exclusive access.
18+ only. Ultimate experience
Book on the Bruichladdich site
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The Botanist Cocktail Class
£401 hour 30 minutes
Take cocktail skills to the next level with a hands-on Botanist Cocktail Class. Learn the art of crafting gin-forward cocktails using The Botanist Gin and develop mixology techniques.
18+ only. Hands-on experience
Book on the Bruichladdich site
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Bunnahabhain tours
Bunnahabhain distillery page · Near Port Askaig, northeast coast
Distillery Production Tour
£2050 minutes
A guided tour of Bunnahabhain distillery including the malt mill, mash tun, washbacks, stills and warehouse. Experience the history of the distillery, the steps taken in creating the whisky, and discover how Bunnahabhain came to be. Stand in awe before the tallest stills on Islay and learn how their unique shape creates the signature Bunnahabhain character.
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Warehouse 9 Experience
£501 hour 30 minutes
Behind the No9 black door, the converted floor maltings are now home to Bunnahabhain whisky maturing in the very best American and European oak casks. Surrounded by the maturing inventory, guests enjoy exclusive tastings straight from the cask. This tasting experience offers a rare opportunity to sample casks drawn directly from the barrel in an authentic warehouse setting.
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Whisky Tastings
£35 - £2751 hour
The whisky tastings are held in the new Visitor Centre overlooking Bunnahabhain Bay and the Sound of Islay. Experience a range of tasting options featuring 4-5 carefully selected drams in a stunning setting with panoramic views across the water.
Range of tasting options available
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Caol Ila tours
Caol Ila distillery page · Port Askaig, overlooking the Sound of Islay
Caol Ila has not published a standing tour programme we can verify. Check the distillery's own site for current visitor options. Visit Caol Ila
Kilchoman tours
Kilchoman distillery page · Rockside Farm, northwest Islay
Classic Tour
£181 hour 15 minutes
Gain an insight into the day-to-day running of the distillery starting on the malt floor with a dram of Kilchoman's 100% Islay. Walk through the distillery production accompanied by one of the friendly guides, visit the warehouse and finish with a dram in the Visitor Centre. A tasting glass is included and drivers drams are available if required.
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Roving Tour
£301 hour 30 minutes
This roving tasting tour promises to be a treat for all your senses. Enjoy a dram in each area of the Distillery, including the traditional malting floor, stillhouse and one of the dunnage style warehouses before heading back to the visitor centre to taste the latest shop exclusive single cask.
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Warehouse Tasting
£451 hour
An exclusive warehouse tasting experience where guests sample a selection of cask-drawn whiskies in Kilchoman's atmospheric dunnage warehouses. Explore the influence of different cask types on maturation and discover limited edition expressions.
18+ only
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100% Islay Experience
£652 hours
The ultimate Kilchoman experience exploring the full 'field to bottle' journey. From the barley fields to the malting floor, through production and into the warehouses, experience every stage of Kilchoman's unique single farm single malt process with comprehensive tastings throughout.
18+ only. Premium experience
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Guided Tasting
£25 - £4045 minutes - 1 hour
A guided tasting session in the Kilchoman Visitor Centre exploring a range of expressions. Choose from core range or premium tastings featuring limited edition and single cask bottlings.
No tour included. Tasting only
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Lagavulin tours
Lagavulin distillery page · Lagavulin Bay, south coast
Lagavulin Classic Tour and Tasting
£221 hour
A guided tour of Lagavulin Distillery revealing the rich world of whisky making. From the stunning views of picturesque Lagavulin Bay to the distinctive pear-shaped stills, discover the unique heritage and taste the time-honored flavors of Islay. Includes a three-dram tutored tasting featuring a distillery exclusive bottling.
Children (ages 8+): £11
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Lagavulin Distillery Exclusive Tasting Experience
£1152 hours
An elevated whisky experience tasting of five Lagavulin distillery exclusive whiskies, including one single cask sample. As the highlight of this premium experience, guests get to hand-fill their own 200ml bottle of single cask Lagavulin to take home.
18+ only. Premium experience
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Laphroaig tours
Laphroaig distillery page · Port Ellen, south coast
Experience Tour
£201.5 hours
A journey through Laphroaig distillery, starting in the historic floor maltings and revealing the secrets and traditions along the way. The guide takes guests through every stage of production, from malting to maturation, with a tutored tasting experience.
Most affordable option
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Grain to Glass Experience
£602 hours
Experience the process of Laphroaig from Grain to Glass. Discover how traditional methods are used to malt and smoke barley onsite. Guides take guests through the complete whisky-making process, from raw ingredients to finished spirit.
Comprehensive experience
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Heart of Laphroaig Tasting
£401.5 hours
Explore the whisky at the Heart of Laphroaig. The host helps guests explore the whisky that has defined Laphroaig as one of the world's most distinctive single malts. This is a tasting experience without a production tour component.
Tasting only, not a tour
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Laphroaig Past and Present Tasting
£1201.5 hours
An exclusive look into the current expression and archive of Laphroaig. Selected from the private collection of legacy bottles, this tasting is a rare chance to experience historic Laphroaig expressions alongside contemporary releases.
Tasting only, not a tour. Premium archive experience
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Port Ellen tours
Port Ellen distillery page · Port Ellen, south coast
Port Ellen has not published a standing tour programme we can verify. Check the distillery's own site for current visitor options. Visit Port Ellen
Laggan Bay tours
Laggan Bay distillery page · Glenegedale, beside Islay Airport, central Islay
Laggan Bay has not published a standing tour programme we can verify. Check the distillery's own site for current visitor options. Visit Laggan Bay
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