{"product_id":"twl-goes-to-speyside","title":"Inside Speyside: A Collector’s Whisky Journey with The Whiskey Lab","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* =========================\n     TWL Trip Page (Mobile-first)\n     Inside Speyside: Collector’s Whisky Journey\n     ========================= *\/\n\n  .twl-trip { max-width: 1080px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 18px; }\n  .twl-hero { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10); border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }\n  .twl-hero-inner { padding: 22px 18px 18px; }\n  .twl-title { margin: 0; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: .2px; }\n  .twl-sub { margin: 10px 0 0; opacity: .85; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.45; }\n  .twl-badges { margin-top: 14px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }\n  .twl-badge { padding: 8px 11px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12); font-size: 13px; opacity: .92; background: rgba(0,0,0,.01); }\n\n  .twl-section { margin-top: 18px; }\n  .twl-section h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; 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}\n  .twl-list li { margin: 6px 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"twl-trip\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"twl-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"twl-hero-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"twl-kicker\"\u003eScotland, July 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"twl-title\"\u003eInside Speyside: A Collector’s Whisky Journey with The Whiskey Lab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"twl-sub\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMon, July 27 – Sat, Aug 1, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e • 6 guest spots + Jay (driver, host) •\n        \u003cspan class=\"twl-muted\"\u003eSunday departures\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-badges\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"twl-badge\"\u003e6 nights total\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"twl-badge\"\u003e2 nights Edinburgh\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"twl-badge\"\u003e3 nights Speyside (The Mash Tun)\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"twl-badge\"\u003eFinal night Edinburgh (Bonham Hotel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"twl-badge\"\u003eHotels included\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"twl-badge\"\u003eTransportation in Scotland included\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"twl-badge\"\u003eBreakfast included, not all dinners\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"twl-badge\"\u003eFlights not included\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT THIS IS (FULL WIDTH) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"twl-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card-inner\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhat this is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"twl-muted\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n          A small, curated Speyside week built for people who care about depth, access, and collector-level tastings, not a scripted bus-tour checklist.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"twl-muted\" style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n          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 \u0026amp; MacPhail session.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"twl-muted\" style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n          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.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRICING: BASE + UPGRADE SIDE-BY-SIDE, OPTIONS BELOW --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"twl-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003ePricing and room options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"twl-price-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003c!-- BASE --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card-inner\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-price-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eBase trip\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"twl-small twl-muted\"\u003eHotels, transportation, scheduled experiences\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-price-box\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-line\"\u003e\n              \u003cb\u003eGuest price (single room)\u003c\/b\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"twl-amt\"\u003e$8,699\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-line\"\u003e\n              \u003cb\u003eAdd-on person (shared room)\u003c\/b\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"twl-amt\"\u003e$5,654\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"twl-small twl-muted\" style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003e\n              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.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003c!-- LORD BRUCE UPGRADE --\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card-inner\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-price-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan\u003eOptional upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"twl-small twl-muted\"\u003eOnce-only estate evening\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-note\" style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong\u003eDinner with Lord Bruce (estate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n            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.\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-price-box\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-line\"\u003e\n              \u003cb\u003eGuest price (single room)\u003c\/b\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"twl-amt\"\u003e$10,399\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-line\"\u003e\n              \u003cb\u003eAdd-on person (shared room)\u003c\/b\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"twl-amt\"\u003e$7,354\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cp class=\"twl-small twl-muted\" style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003e\n              Includes the base trip plus the estate dinner upgrade.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px;\" class=\"twl-note twl-small\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePayment note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      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.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HOTELS (CLEAN, NOT CONGESTED) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"twl-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eHotels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"twl-table-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"twl-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"width: 26%;\"\u003eNights\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eHotel\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"width: 20%;\"\u003eArea\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 nights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eInterContinental Edinburgh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"twl-muted\"\u003eArrival base for private experiences and city access.\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eEdinburgh\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 nights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mash Tun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"twl-muted\"\u003eSpeyside base for distillery days, tastings, and short drives.\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSpeyside\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 night\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eBonham Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cspan class=\"twl-muted\"\u003eFinal night in Edinburgh for packing, shopping, and easy Sunday departures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eEdinburgh\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SCHEDULE: DESKTOP TABLE + MOBILE CARDS (NO HORIZONTAL SWIPE) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"twl-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSchedule overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- MOBILE VERSION (no swipe) --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"twl-sched-mobile\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMon, Jul 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdinburgh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eYoung Spirits Bottling Hall Tour\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eBehind-the-scenes bottling hall visit, with tasting opportunities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eDinner, private independent bottler tasting\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eCurated dinner and tasting with a bottler-focused lineup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTue, Jul 28\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdinburgh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eEdinburgh Castle private tour\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003ePrivate guided access, paced for photos and a relaxed experience.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eOpen afternoon, free time\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eShopping, rest, bottle runs, or optional add-ons.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eOptional: Dinner with Lord Bruce (estate)\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eOnce-only estate evening, all inclusive with wine and whisky (group opt-in).\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWed, Jul 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeyside\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eDrive to Speyside, check-in at The Mash Tun\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eTravel north, settle in, then begin tastings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eGlenAllachie tour and lunch\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eDistillery visit with lunch and time for deeper discussion.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eAberlour: Craft \u0026amp; Time, Aberlour Awakened\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eFour exceptional whiskies from exclusive collections, some from casks laid down as far back as 1975. Focused tasting (no production tour).\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eEvening open\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eMultiple options for dinner and drinks (Jay can coordinate group reservations).\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThu, Jul 30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDufftown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eGlenfiddich Milestones Tour\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eFounder 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eThe Balvenie Warehouse 24 tasting\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eFive whiskies drawn straight from the cask inside historic Warehouse 24. Focus on wood quality, patience, and maturation. Drivers packs available (no distillery tour).\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eEvening open\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eDinner and drinks options across Speyside, based on the group’s pace.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFri, Jul 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallindalloch \/ Elgin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eBallindalloch golf day\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eA full day of golf as a mid-week reset in classic Speyside scenery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eBallindalloch Distillery private tour and tasting\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eSmall-scale distillery visit focused on production intent and house style.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail: Legacy Experience\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eHosted by a senior whisky expert. Five whiskies, each aged a minimum of 50 years, exploring how spirit, cask, and time create depth across generations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eDinner included (TBD)\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eOne included dinner this evening. Location chosen closer to the trip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-head\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSat, Aug 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraigellachie → Edinburgh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-day-body\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eSpeyside Cooperage tour\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eCask fundamentals, wood policy, and how coopering decisions shape maturation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-title\"\u003eReturn to Edinburgh, check-in at Bonham Hotel\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"twl-item-sub\"\u003eAfternoon and evening fully open for packing, shopping, and final bar options.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-note twl-small\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eOpen time by design\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        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.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c!-- DESKTOP VERSION (table) --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"twl-table-wrap\" style=\"display:none; margin-top: 12px;\" id=\"twl-desktop-schedule\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"twl-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003eDay\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"width: 20%;\"\u003eArea\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003ePlanned items\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eEdinburgh\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eYoung Spirits Bottling Hall Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e — behind-the-scenes bottling hall visit, with tasting opportunities.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eDinner, private independent bottler tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e — curated dinner and tasting with a bottler-focused lineup.\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eEdinburgh\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eEdinburgh Castle private tour\u003c\/strong\u003e — private guided access, paced for photos and a relaxed experience.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eOpen afternoon, free time\u003c\/strong\u003e — shopping, rest, bottle runs, optional add-ons.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eOptional: Dinner with Lord Bruce (estate)\u003c\/strong\u003e — once-only estate evening, all inclusive with wine and whisky (group opt-in).\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSpeyside\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eDrive to Speyside, check-in at The Mash Tun\u003c\/strong\u003e — settle in and begin tastings.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eGlenAllachie tour and lunch\u003c\/strong\u003e — distillery visit with lunch and time for deeper discussion.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eAberlour: Craft \u0026amp; Time, Aberlour Awakened\u003c\/strong\u003e — four exceptional whiskies from exclusive collections, some from casks laid down as far back as 1975 (no production tour).\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eEvening open\u003c\/strong\u003e — multiple options for dinner and drinks.\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDufftown\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eGlenfiddich Milestones Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e — Warehouse 8 and Warehouse 12 (Malt Master’s Selection), fill a 20cl bottle from your chosen cask, cooperage and bottling hall, tutored masterclass, and a 2-course lunch.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eThe Balvenie Warehouse 24 tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e — five cask samples in historic Warehouse 24, with driver packs available (no distillery tour).\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eEvening open\u003c\/strong\u003e — dinner and drinks options based on pace.\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBallindalloch \/ Elgin\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eBallindalloch golf day\u003c\/strong\u003e — full day golf reset in Speyside scenery.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eBallindalloch Distillery private tour and tasting\u003c\/strong\u003e — small-scale distillery visit focused on production intent and house style.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail: Legacy Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e — five whiskies aged 50+ years, hosted by a senior expert, exploring spirit, cask, and time.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eDinner included (TBD)\u003c\/strong\u003e — one included dinner this evening.\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCraigellachie → Edinburgh\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eSpeyside Cooperage tour\u003c\/strong\u003e — cask fundamentals and how coopering shapes maturation.\u003cbr\u003e\n              \u003cstrong\u003eReturn to Edinburgh, check-in at Bonham Hotel\u003c\/strong\u003e — afternoon and evening fully open for packing, shopping, and final bar options.\n            \u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\" class=\"twl-note twl-small\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOpen time by design\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      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.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cscript\u003e\n      (function () {\n        \/\/ Show desktop table only on larger screens to avoid horizontal swipe on mobile.\n        var mq = window.matchMedia(\"(min-width: 860px)\");\n        var table = document.getElementById(\"twl-desktop-schedule\");\n        function toggle() { if (table) table.style.display = mq.matches ? \"block\" : \"none\"; }\n        toggle();\n        if (mq.addEventListener) mq.addEventListener(\"change\", toggle);\n        else mq.addListener(toggle);\n      })();\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INCLUDED VS ON YOU --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"twl-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIncluded vs on you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"twl-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card-inner\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cul class=\"twl-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHotels for the dates listed on this page\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eTransportation within Scotland starting from the first hotel\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eScheduled distillery and bottler experiences listed on this page\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eBreakfast (as provided by the hotels), plus the included dinner noted on Friday\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"twl-card-inner\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4\u003eOn you\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cul class=\"twl-list\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eFlights to and from Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMeals not explicitly listed as included\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePersonal purchases, including additional bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eAnything beyond stated hotel inclusions and credits\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\" class=\"twl-note twl-small\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePacing note\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      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.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"twl-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"twl-acc\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary class=\"twl-sum\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eWhat is the group size and how do we travel?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"twl-chevron\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath d=\"M12 16.5c-.3 0-.6-.1-.8-.3l-7-7a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6-1.6l6.2 6.2 6.2-6.2a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6 1.6l-7 7c-.2.2-.5.3-.8.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"twl-muted\"\u003e\n          The group is limited to \u003cstrong\u003e6 guests\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus Jay as the driver and host. We will travel together in a large van (typically a \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes Vito\u003c\/strong\u003e or similar), which keeps logistics simple and allows us to move efficiently between Edinburgh and Speyside.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"twl-acc\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary class=\"twl-sum\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eHow does luggage work in the van?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"twl-chevron\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath d=\"M12 16.5c-.3 0-.6-.1-.8-.3l-7-7a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6-1.6l6.2 6.2 6.2-6.2a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6 1.6l-7 7c-.2.2-.5.3-.8.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"twl-muted\"\u003e\n          Space is good but not unlimited. Plan for \u003cstrong\u003eone full-size suitcase per guest\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"twl-acc\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary class=\"twl-sum\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eAre meals included?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"twl-chevron\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath d=\"M12 16.5c-.3 0-.6-.1-.8-.3l-7-7a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6-1.6l6.2 6.2 6.2-6.2a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6 1.6l-7 7c-.2.2-.5.3-.8.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"twl-muted\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eBreakfast is included\u003c\/strong\u003e on this trip. Not all dinners are included. Any meals not explicitly listed as included are on the individual.\n          One dinner is included on Friday (location TBD). If the group opts into the Lord Bruce estate dinner, that evening is all inclusive.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"twl-acc\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary class=\"twl-sum\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eWhat is the Lord Bruce estate dinner?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"twl-chevron\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath d=\"M12 16.5c-.3 0-.6-.1-.8-.3l-7-7a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6-1.6l6.2 6.2 6.2-6.2a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6 1.6l-7 7c-.2.2-.5.3-.8.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"twl-muted\"\u003e\n          It’s a \u003cstrong\u003eonce-only estate evening\u003c\/strong\u003e offered as an optional upgrade. It is all inclusive, including dinner, wine, and whisky.\n          We only add it if the group wants it.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"twl-acc\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary class=\"twl-sum\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan\u003eIs there free time built in?\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003csvg aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"twl-chevron\"\u003e\n          \u003cpath d=\"M12 16.5c-.3 0-.6-.1-.8-.3l-7-7a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6-1.6l6.2 6.2 6.2-6.2a1.1 1.1 0 0 1 1.6 1.6l-7 7c-.2.2-.5.3-.8.3z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e\n      \u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"twl-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"twl-muted\"\u003e\n          Yes, intentionally. Tuesday afternoon is open. Wednesday and Thursday evenings are open with multiple options for dinner and drinks.\n          Saturday afternoon and evening are fully open in Edinburgh for packing, shopping, and a relaxed finish before Sunday departures.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\" class=\"twl-note twl-small\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSchedule disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Times and logistics can shift slightly based on distillery availability and operational considerations, but the core structure and experiences remain the same.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"The Whiskey Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52923832664382,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/2221\/2926\/files\/ScotchlandTrip-Speyside.jpg?v=1769356704","url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiskeylab.com\/products\/twl-goes-to-speyside","provider":"The Whiskey Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}