Highland Whisky Festival 2023 - A Celebration of Scotch Excellence



Article Date: 8 September 2023

The Highland Whisky Festival 2023 is just around the corner, and whisky enthusiasts from around the world are gearing up for an unforgettable experience. Hosted by some of the most iconic distilleries in the Highland region, this nine-day celebration promises to showcase the best of Scotch whisky craftsmanship and tradition. Here's a glimpse of the exciting events and tours you can look forward to during the festival:



Distillery Date
Old Pulteney 22/09/23
Clynelish 23/09/23
Brora Distillery 23/09/23
Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery 24/09/23
Balblair 25/09/23
Glenmorangie 26/09/23
The Dalmore (Pop-up hosted in Inverness) TBC
anCnoc 28/09/23
Tomatin Distillery 29/09/23


With a wide range of events to choose from, you can immerse yourself in the world of whisky, from learning about the distillation process to tasting rare and exceptional drams. Here are three exclusive tours offered by Old Pulteney distillery to kick off the festival:



Old Pulteney Distillery Tours

Old Pulteney, known as "The Maritime Malt," invites you to discover their coastal distillery on the festival's opening day. Choose from the following tours, priced from £30 to £175 per person:

  1. Distillery Exclusive Tour: An introduction to Old Pulteney, its distillation processes, and a tasting session of three outstanding expressions. Guests also receive a complimentary branded rocks glass to take home.
  2. Festival Fleet Tour: Delve deeper into Old Pulteney's history with experienced tour guides. This tour includes three drams and a memorable parting gift of an Old Pulteney crystal malt blender glass.
  3. Malt Master Experience: Enjoy a whisky masterclass with Distillery Manager Malcolm Waring, featuring the oldest drams from the Old Pulteney core range and more. Guests will also receive a crystal malt blender glass as a final farewell.

Distillery Manager Malcolm Waring expressed his excitement, saying, "The 2023 Highland Whisky Festival will be an unmissable event, showcasing centuries of craftsmanship and tradition. We're thrilled to contribute our story to this fantastic celebration and welcome whisky lovers to our home."

If you're interested in any of the three tours, tickets can be purchased from the Old Pulteney website here. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a whisky celebration like no other, as the Highland Whisky Festival 2023 promises to be a journey of flavor and tradition.