Charlie Maclean (left) with Andrew
Welcome to Whisky Expeditions, where decades of travel expertise are combined with a passion and expertise in whisky to give you the ultimate Scottish whisky adventure. Whether you are a seasoned whisky lover or just beginning your exploration, Whisky Expeditions will give you the finest and most comprehensive Scottish whisky tour experience.
In cooperation with the Scotch Malt Whisky Society America, our tours are carefully designed and curated to provide an in-depth, expertly guided, small-group tour of Scotland’s top distilleries and the coveted home of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Come and enjoy Scotland with your ultimate private whisky host for a learning and discovery journey through unique distillery tours and tastings, master classes, expert insights, and one-of-a-kind guest presentations.
We focus on the best Scotland has to offer. Our Whisky Expeditions include the Highlands, Speyside, Campbeltown and Islay, where you’ll visit distilleries with deep whisky-making traditions.
Andrew (left) with Master Distiller of Glenturret Bob Dalgarno (center) and Charlie Maclean (right)
Your Whisky Expedition is curated and led by a whisky connoisseur with years of experience. You will enjoy a more personalized experience and access to exclusive tastings and unique opportunities. Each distillery has been selected for its history, quality, and the character of its whisky, making for an unforgettable journey.
Glen Scotia Distiller Archibald (left), Andrew (center), Iain McAlister, Distillery Manager and Master Distiller Glen Scotia
Andrew, the founder of Whisky Expeditions, brings over 30 years of tour and travel industry experience, hotel ownership, and whisky education to his tours. His deep knowledge of whisky, combined with his long-standing experience in organizing top-tier travel experiences as previous owner of TourAmerica and Signature Tours, ensures that your Whisky Expedition is truly one of a kind.
As a passionate whisky educator and a long-time whisky collector, Andrew has curated and led hundreds of successful tours around the world. He is a Member Ambassador of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and regularly hosts whisky tastings and masterclasses privately as well as for the Society. His personal whisky collection includes over 1,000 bottles, ranging from old and rare finds to many personal casks, currently maturing in Scotland. Andrew holds a Diploma in Single Malt Whisky and is an approved whisky educator by the prestigious Edinburgh Whisky Academy. Amongst other hotels, he is the former owner of the 414 Hotel which at the time of purchase was ranked #167 out of all the hotels in New York City on TripAdvisor. Within two years of his purchasing, the hotel became the #1 hotel in New York City on TripAdivsor and remained there for the duration of his ownership.
As a former member of the Board of the National Tour Association and invited as keynote speaker at international travel conventions, Andrew has spent decades as a leader in the tourism industry creating and leading unforgettable experiences for travelers around the globe. Whether you are a whisky aficionado or a curious beginner, Andrew and his team will guide you through every step of your whisky journey in Scotland, making sure it is unforgettable.
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