Whisky Distillery Tours -The Whisky Coast Southern Explorer Tour
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Details of the following tour comes straight from the Rabbies.com website. All information is correct at the time of writing. This tour is basically a tour of whisky distilleries on the Southern Coast of Scotland and runs from 12th - 18th of May 2009. The whisky tours is a very exciting experience and a chance of a lifetime for all you whisky enthusiast and includes visiting the whisky coast which including Arran Kintyre, Islay and the “Spirit of the West” Festival for two days. All the information that you require is below and if you are interested in this tour click the links to go straight to the Rabbies.com website.
Northern Explorer Whisky Tour ~~ Whisky Coast Southern Explorer Tour ~~ Islay 4 Day Distillery Tours
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Spirit of the West 2009 - The Whisky Coast Southern Explorer Tour | |
An exclusive 7-day small group tour of the Whisky Coast including Arran Kintyre, Islay and the “Spirit of the West” Festival. With distillery visits, special whisky tastings, great food, friendly comfortable accommodation and a knowledgeable local guide this is a trip of a lifetime for any whisky enthusiast Tour Dates: 12th –18th May 2009 (including 2 days at the Spirit of the West Festival) Tuesday 12th May You arrive on Arran in Brodick - the largest village on the island. After lunch you have the afternoon to visit the Isle of Arran Distillery and some of Arran’s other great local producers: Arran Brewery, Arran Cheeses & Creelers' Smokehouse. These local businesses all thrive on their natural products that reflect the uniqueness of the island. The day will finish with a special local menu for dinner. Overnight Stay at the Auchrannie Resort Wednesday 13th May Clean air, unpolluted seas and a mild climate combine to give Islay a unique environment that produces world-class whiskies and food. Around the middle of the 19th century, Islay boasted no less than a dozen distilleries. The tradition continues today with eight distilleries (Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Bruichladdich, Ardbeg, Caol Ila and Kilchoman), still producing some of the most popular and, certainly, most flavoursome malt whiskies in the world. The local whiskies are renowned for their strong peaty flavours and are nurtured by the salty sea air. Overnight at either: Bowmore Cottages (in the grounds of the distillery!) or a local inn. Dinner can be taken on the ferry or on arrival on Islay but is NOT included. Thursday 14th May Starting the day with a “vertical tasting” at Laphroaig you will follow this up with lunch and a tasting at Ardbeg. After a photo stop at Lagavulin and a visit to the ancient celtic stone cross at Kildalton the tour travels back to Bowmore for the Distillery Manager’s tour and tasting. This should set you up nicely for dinner at the renowned Harbour Inn – famous for its seafood and other island produce. Overnight in Bowmore again Friday 15th May Having left Islay behind you travel through Argyll and the coastal villages of Tarbet and Lochgilphead before arriving in the historic town of Inveraray. Overnight stay at The Loch Fyne Hotel in Inveraray, home of the Whisky Festival and your base for the next 3 nights. Dinner in hotel Saturday 16th May Sunday 17th May Monday 18th May Departure Points 207 High St. Edinburgh and George Square, Glasgow Price £970.00 pp Twin/double share Inclusions 6 nights accommodation with breakfast Meals not specified above. Drinks with meals Other items of personal expenditure Optional gratuities to your driver/guide |
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