Four days on Islay, and no two of these distilleries chase the same flavour.
The boat home goes from Port Askaig, not the terminal here in Port Ellen, so check the sailing before you book that last night.
You land today. Tomorrow starts north, and early.
Unmistakably peated at Caol Ila, brand new at Ardnahoe, traditional at Bunnahabhain — three character studies down one road.
Today's tours cost £56pp. These are the standard tours at all three — there is no cheaper way round.
A long first day up north and back — eat in Port Ellen rather than chasing a kitchen.
A pool heated by the distillery next door, then a seated tasting that ends in the Harbour Inn's own bar.
Today's tour costs £100pp. Bowmore's standard tour is £25pp.
The last bus back from Bowmore runs to its own timetable — check it before the second dram.
Two farm-to-bottle tours out west, with a leisurely lunch and a sunset over Machir Bay to close it.
Today's tours cost £55pp. Standard tours at both start at £43pp.
A late one out west — outside high summer you'll be driving back in the dark.
Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg, back to back, all within a few miles of Port Ellen and of each other.
Today's tours cost £66.50pp. Standard tours at all three start at £64.50pp.
Three tastings in a day catches up with you. Book the table before you set off.
Every tour and every drive already worked out, across four days and five nights. Take it exactly as it stands, or open it up and make it yours.
Nothing here is paid to DramStory — you book each of these yourself.
The Kildalton Road spreads day four's three distilleries across two easier days.
One single-track road, 258 people, and a ferry that sets your timings rather than you.
The Rhinns Trail takes three of these distilleries at a slower pace, based in Bridgend.