Inside Speyside: A Collector’s Whisky Journey with The Whiskey Lab

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Scotland, July 2026

Inside Speyside: A Collector’s Whisky Journey with The Whiskey Lab

Mon, July 27 – Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 6 guest spots + Jay (driver, host) • Sunday departures

6 nights total 2 nights Edinburgh 3 nights Speyside (The Mash Tun) Final night Edinburgh (Bonham Hotel) Hotels included Transportation in Scotland included Breakfast included, not all dinners Flights not included

What this is

A small, curated Speyside week built for people who care about depth, access, and collector-level tastings, not a scripted bus-tour checklist.

We begin in Edinburgh with a behind-the-scenes bottling hall visit and a private independent bottler tasting dinner. Then we move into Speyside for a run of premium distillery experiences, a dedicated golf day, and a collector-focused Gordon & MacPhail session.

The schedule intentionally includes open blocks for rest, bottle shopping, packing, and optional bar nights. Saturday afternoon and evening are left open in Edinburgh so Sunday airport departures are easy.

Pricing and room options

Base trip Hotels, transportation, scheduled experiences
Guest price (single room) $8,699
Add-on person (shared room) $5,654

Default is single occupancy. If two people want to share, one books the standard guest price and the second books at the add-on rate.

Optional upgrade Once-only estate evening
Dinner with Lord Bruce (estate) All-inclusive estate dinner with wine and whisky. This is a once-only evening, offered as an optional add-on if the group wants it.
Guest price (single room) $10,399
Add-on person (shared room) $7,354

Includes the base trip plus the estate dinner upgrade.

Payment note This listing reflects the trip structure and pricing. Payment is typically collected via invoice and a secure payment link once we confirm availability and finalize bookings.

Hotels

Nights Hotel Area
2 nights InterContinental Edinburgh
Arrival base for private experiences and city access. 		Edinburgh
3 nights The Mash Tun
Speyside base for distillery days, tastings, and short drives. 		Speyside
1 night Bonham Hotel
Final night in Edinburgh for packing, shopping, and easy Sunday departures. 		Edinburgh

Schedule overview

Mon, Jul 27Edinburgh
Young Spirits Bottling Hall Tour
Behind-the-scenes bottling hall visit, with tasting opportunities.
Dinner, private independent bottler tasting
Curated dinner and tasting with a bottler-focused lineup.
Tue, Jul 28Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle private tour
Private guided access, paced for photos and a relaxed experience.
Open afternoon, free time
Shopping, rest, bottle runs, or optional add-ons.
Optional: Dinner with Lord Bruce (estate)
Once-only estate evening, all inclusive with wine and whisky (group opt-in).
Wed, Jul 29Speyside
Drive to Speyside, check-in at The Mash Tun
Travel north, settle in, then begin tastings.
GlenAllachie tour and lunch
Distillery visit with lunch and time for deeper discussion.
Aberlour: Craft & Time, Aberlour Awakened
Four exceptional whiskies from exclusive collections, some from casks laid down as far back as 1975. Focused tasting (no production tour).
Evening open
Multiple options for dinner and drinks (Jay can coordinate group reservations).
Thu, Jul 30Dufftown
Glenfiddich Milestones Tour
Founder story and key milestones, Warehouse 8 and Warehouse 12 (Malt Master’s Selection). Includes filling a 20cl bottle from your chosen cask, plus a tutored masterclass and a 2-course lunch.
The Balvenie Warehouse 24 tasting
Five whiskies drawn straight from the cask inside historic Warehouse 24. Focus on wood quality, patience, and maturation. Drivers packs available (no distillery tour).
Evening open
Dinner and drinks options across Speyside, based on the group’s pace.
Fri, Jul 31Ballindalloch / Elgin
Ballindalloch golf day
A full day of golf as a mid-week reset in classic Speyside scenery.
Ballindalloch Distillery private tour and tasting
Small-scale distillery visit focused on production intent and house style.
Gordon & MacPhail: Legacy Experience
Hosted by a senior whisky expert. Five whiskies, each aged a minimum of 50 years, exploring how spirit, cask, and time create depth across generations.
Dinner included (TBD)
One included dinner this evening. Location chosen closer to the trip.
Sat, Aug 1Craigellachie → Edinburgh
Speyside Cooperage tour
Cask fundamentals, wood policy, and how coopering decisions shape maturation.
Return to Edinburgh, check-in at Bonham Hotel
Afternoon and evening fully open for packing, shopping, and final bar options.
Open time by design Tuesday afternoon is open. Wednesday and Thursday evenings are open with multiple options for dinner and drinks. Saturday afternoon and evening are fully open in Edinburgh to support packing, shopping, and easy Sunday airport departures.
Open time by design Tuesday afternoon is open. Wednesday and Thursday evenings are open with multiple options for dinner and drinks. Saturday afternoon and evening are fully open in Edinburgh to support packing, shopping, and easy Sunday airport departures.

Included vs on you

Included

  • Hotels for the dates listed on this page
  • Transportation within Scotland starting from the first hotel
  • Scheduled distillery and bottler experiences listed on this page
  • Breakfast (as provided by the hotels), plus the included dinner noted on Friday

On you

  • Flights to and from Scotland
  • Meals not explicitly listed as included
  • Personal purchases, including additional bottles
  • Anything beyond stated hotel inclusions and credits
Pacing note This trip is intentionally small and access-focused. We keep space in the schedule for rest, shopping, and spontaneous tastings or bar nights based on how the group is feeling.

FAQ

What is the group size and how do we travel?

The group is limited to 6 guests, plus Jay as the driver and host. We will travel together in a large van (typically a Mercedes Vito or similar), which keeps logistics simple and allows us to move efficiently between Edinburgh and Speyside.

How does luggage work in the van?

Space is good but not unlimited. Plan for one full-size suitcase per guest. A backpack is usually fine, but on longer drive days it may need to be kept close (sometimes on your lap) depending on how the luggage loads.

Are meals included?

Breakfast is included on this trip. Not all dinners are included. Any meals not explicitly listed as included are on the individual. One dinner is included on Friday (location TBD). If the group opts into the Lord Bruce estate dinner, that evening is all inclusive.

What is the Lord Bruce estate dinner?

It’s a once-only estate evening offered as an optional upgrade. It is all inclusive, including dinner, wine, and whisky. We only add it if the group wants it.

Is there free time built in?

Yes, intentionally. Tuesday afternoon is open. Wednesday and Thursday evenings are open with multiple options for dinner and drinks. Saturday afternoon and evening are fully open in Edinburgh for packing, shopping, and a relaxed finish before Sunday departures.

Schedule disclaimer Times and logistics can shift slightly based on distillery availability and operational considerations, but the core structure and experiences remain the same.