4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup!

A truly focused whisky experience!

We got exactly what I was looking for from this tour. Saw the countryside of western Scotland and Isle of Islay. We actually visited 11 distilleries in 3 days. Had 3 excellent tours at Tomatin, Oban and Kilchoman. The other 8 were tastings of various lengths. Each of the 4 drivers we had were excellent, professional and extremely personable. All had a long term connection to the area and provided lots of info and history. Our driver on Islay, Douglas, was born and raised on the island which provided a very personal experience. We kept things moving enough that we were able to add in 2 extra distilleries for tastings. An authentic experience with older, historic type hotels which were in various stages of revival, which the tour operator had explained to us upfront. We found it very interesting and satisfying. They also accommodated our desire to spend a night at the Ardbeg House luxury hotel which we arranged and paid for separately, refunded us the appropriate amount for their pre-arranged hotel, delivered and picked us up from that location. The focus of this tour is whiskey and we got what we paid for. Most Scotland tours do not offer Islay as an option and after spending the next couple of weeks on a more typical Scotland tour I can understand why. Islay does not fit logistically but if you are a true Islay Single Malt enthusiast I suggest you add this specialized tour either before or after a typical tour. Or, you can do it stand alone. Main thing is to do an Islay visit and Whisky Wheels is a great partner.

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The local drivers and distillery teams were the highlight

First, I didn’t dye my due diligence and read these reviews prior to booking. We booked in December 2025 for a tour in September and the communication prior to booking was great. When we were a month out, I was hoping to get more details on itinerary of distilleries and lodging. After a few attempts I was told it would be received the week prior and we got it Friday for a Sunday start. The drivers on each leg were fantastic and knowledgeable about the areas. They also helped adjust things when the provided itinerary wouldn’t work. One stop didn’t offer tastings (paid or free unless you had a tour), one was closed the day we were supposed to visit and one didn’t start tastings early enough for the planned time. Also, one of our paid whisky tours was actually primarily a brewery. Unfortunately we neither one like beer, so those samples were wasted (but the tour guide was great if you do like beer). Overall, we enjoyed our time on Islay thanks to our drivers and the distillery teams, but I’m giving only 3 stars due to the general disorganization.

Response from the operator: Thank you for your review, and we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time on Islay and that our drivers and distillery partners took such fantastic care of you! We appreciate you sharing your experience, but we do want to clarify a few details regarding the itinerary. The three locations mentioned were not part of your paid tour inclusions. One of these venues unfortunately closed at short notice despite previously confirming over the phone that they would be open, and the adjustments for the other two Islay stops were communicated the day before. Additionally, the brewery visit was a personal recommendation intended as an extra local experience; we completely understand it didn't align with your drink preferences. We always do our best to adapt quickly alongside our distillery partners when independent venues change their availability, and we appreciate your feedback on our itinerary delivery timeline as we continue to refine our service. Thank you again for choosing Whiskywheels Tours!

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Hoping to be a Repeat Customer

It's been a couple of weeks since we finished our trip across Scotland and the Islay Island. From the conversations among our small group during the trip and afterwards, all while enjoying newly acquired bottles of whisky, the general consensus is that we would do it all over again tomorrow. WhiskyWheels showed us that they have an incredible ability to line up a wonderful itinerary, find the perfect drivers, and put us in hotels that are comfortable and full of character. Now that we're home, and the flavor of peety whiskys from Islay disappear from our memories, we are making purchases from the other regions of Scotland. The way it's going, there could be another tour request coming to show off the Speyside region. The "challenge" of smoke is at times, exactly what I'm looking for. But when I'm not, the Speyside smoothness makes drinking whisky super comfortable and relaxing. WhiskyWheels has a lot to show off to the world. Of course the whisky, but also the beautiful landscape, incredible history of churches and castles, as well as the amazingly friendly people. I hope WhiskyWheels and their network of drivers succeed in doing just that.

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4 days of whisky.

This 4 day trip was spectacular. 1 night in Oban and 2 nights on Islay. The recommended distilleries were all very enjoyable. Highly recommend Whiskywheels.

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Simply the best

From beginning to end the service, knowledge, politeness and professionalism was exceptional. I had three divers over the 4 days responsible for different legs of the tour. Euon, the owner of Whiskywheels was day one and four,Sheena day two and three and Colin was there to meet me at the ferry terminal. The itinerary was full and well balanced on Isla. Lots of informative and beautiful Whisky Distilleries. Euon even actioned my conversation by taking me to see some Highland coos! Accommodation on Islay at Dha Urlar B&B was beautiful. The hosts were welcoming and the room was clean and comfortable. Breakfasts were so good. Sheena my wonderfully knowlegeable driver on Islay and herself an Islay taxi driver and resident of Islay seemed to know every Ileach. A great trip. Highly recommend Whiskywheels. Slainte.

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