Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland have a long tradition of whisky making. Many distilleries in Grampian have organised tours and whisky tasting and produce some of the finest malts and blended whiskeys in Scotland. Some of the tours are free and others, like Aberlour, have a small admission charge, though after each of these tours you usually get a taste of Scottish hospitality by drinking a wee dram to your good health. In the case of Aberlour Distillery you get to try over 5 different malts and blends and the opportunity to bottle your own malt whisky with a personalised label.

Guide and tour of the whisky distilleries of Aberdeenshire

On the Scottish Whisky Trail the guides will take you through the production of whisky and the history of each distillery and the general history of Scottish whisky.

Scotish Whisky

The distilleries listed below are set in the heart of Aberdeenshire and Royal Deeside which gives you the added attraction of beautiful scenery and some tasty meals in nearby hotels and restaurants.

Do visit their shops where you can buy a bottle or two of malt whisky, tumblers, glasses, decanters, coasters, clothing and more whisky related items.

Click the links below to go to read about each distillery on the Scottish Whisky Trail, read our reviews and see photographs:

Glen Garioch

Aberlour

Paradox Ale - Brewdog

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Whisky Tasting Aberdeen

Whisky Tasting Aberdeen events will be detailed below:

On the 20 August 2010 from 7 to 9pm there will be a Whisky tasting "Quest for inamorata" Aberdeen event at The Prime Cuts Restaurant, Aberdeen, 21 Crown Terrace, AB116HD. During this whisky tasting event you will get to learn the taste of a single cask whisky from an independent whisky maker and discover the magic of "Theory of 12 bottles". The whisky maker will also discuss subjects such as malting and distillation, methods of distillation such as the twice and a half distillation method, chill filtering, sherry finish, how to recognize a Noble whisky, peat whisky, the smell of whisky and the different genres of spirits.

Ticket to this Whisky Tasting Aberdeen event cost £25 and can be booked online at the websites www.noble-drinks.co.uk and www.theprimecuts.co.uk

Other distilleries of Scotland with a tour include:

Talisker Whisky Distillery Isle of Skye

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