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

By Whiskywheels Tours
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Ages 18-100
Duration: 4 days
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  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation for three nights - One night Oban - Two nights Islay
  • Six whisky distillery experiences included
  • Return Ferry to Islay is included
  • Bottled water in Van
  • Time to visit every distillery on Islay - All Nine!
  • Entry/Admission - Oban Distillery
  • Entry/Admission - Bunnahabhain Distillery
  • Entry/Admission - Kilchoman Distillery
  • Entry/Admission - Bowmore Distillery
What's not included
  • Food apart from Breakfast
  • Transport after 5:30pm

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Option 1
    Edinburgh, UK
  • Option 2
    Glasgow, UK
  • Option 3
    Aberdeen, UK
  • Option 4
    Stirling, UK
  • Option 5
    Dundee, UK
  • Option 6
    Islay, Isle of Islay, UK
  • Option 7
    Inverness, UK
  • Option 8
    Oban, UK
  • Option 9
    Fort William PH33, UK
  • Option 10
    Perth, UK
  • Option 11
    Pitlochry PH16, UK
  • Option 12
    Crianlarich FK20, UK
  • Option 13
    Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
  • Option 14
    Loch Awe, United Kingdom
  • Option 15
    Invergordon, UK
  • Option 16
    Charlestown of Aberlour, Aberlour AB38, UK
  • Option 17
    Trossachs, Callander FK17 8HZ, UK
  • Option 18
    East Lothian, UK
  • Option 19
    West Lothian, UK
  • Option 20
    Highland Council, UK
Pickup details
  • Flexible pickup from all over Scotland. Contact to confirm your pickup point.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Turnhouse Airport, Edinburgh EH12 9DN Scotland
    • Dyce Airport, Aberdeen Scotland
    • Inverness Airport, Inverness Scotland
    • Glasgow Intl Airport, Paisley PA3 2SW Scotland
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Edinburgh
    • Rosyth
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 117302P14

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 117302P14

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      • Whiskywheels Tours
        38
        Edinburgh, Scotland
        Joined in January 2019
      • Nurav2019
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Tour! Thank you Euan!
        I booked a solo trip via Viator for Speyside Whisky Tour. Euan was very prompt in responding via Whatsapp during the planning stage of this trip. I wasn't sure how to plan the trip and he inquired what I was most interested in seeing and curated a 3 distillery trip. I visited the Macallan, Cardhu and Glendronach distilleries where I toured the Macallan and Cardhu distilleries and did a tasting at Glendoranch. On the day tour, Euan was promptly there at 8:20 am to pick me up from aberdeen, and we did all the tours. We had a bit of time at the end, and therefore we also did a quick visit to the glennfiddich showroom. Overall, WhiskeyWheels tours is a white glove service and I will certainly book them again if I visit Scotland again. Also I would recommend them to everyone who is looking for a top notch experience.
        Written November 27, 2024
      • lisamax0707
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Delightful Day of Whisky-Drinking!
        Hubby is a seasoned whisky devotee. I was not. (Note: past tense -- "was.") Maybe I'm still not a "devotee," exactly, but I have a much improved enjoyment of the spirit since our travels with Euan! What a delightful day! Despite seasonal challenges, we were able to see three lovely distilleries -- Tullibardine, Glenturret, and Deanston -- each of which provided us with unique and memorable experiences. Between stops, Euan was a delightful host and skilled driver. The car is comfortable, and we felt very safe and catered-to throughout the day. Thank you, Euan, for helping us make some great memories!
        Written November 25, 2024
      • L9698ANdaveg
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly Recommend
        Would highly recommend. The choice of distilleries were fantastic, with the recommendation of GlenAllachie being a real hidden gem. Euan and Damon were extremely friendly, knowledgeable and reliable. I had a memorable/brilliant few days. So much so, I'm looking to book the Islay tour for next year with friends.
        Written September 30, 2024
      • BushB
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        3 Day Speyside whisky tour
        An outstanding tour from beginning to end! From Euan the tour coordinator to Dave our driver it was complete and professional tour. Can not say enough good things about. I will use again on my next trip!
        Written June 24, 2024
      • cindytan4100
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Lovely bespoke whisky tour experience
        The trip arranged by Euan was very good. We could not get the distilleries we wanted (ie Balvenie or Macallan) but the options provided by Euan was a good alternative. Our driver, Stephen, picked us up early at our hotel at 6:45am and started the long drive up. We went to Glenfarclas, Aberlour and Cragganmore distilleries. The Glenfarclas visit was my favourite as the guide shared a lot of information and we get to see the fermentation process in the mash tuns (that was so fun). Sadly Aberlour is upgrading its facility and so we only went for the tasting. As we had a jam-packed itinerary, Stephan was nice enough to keep us on the clock so that we don't end up being late for the subsequent visits. After Aberlour, we were surprised that Euan had reserved a table at Dowan Hotel 57 (Speyside) for lunch and we had a fantastic meal there. As there was a bit of time, we made our way to Glenlivet for tastings and then head to Cragganmore for the distillery tour. It was a comfortable ride back and we reached Edinburgh slightly before 8pm. Overall, we enjoyed the trip and do recommend Whisky Wheels. However, please do note that responses from Euan can be slow. There were regular email exchanges when we were finalising the trip details and full payment was made in March. However, there was nothing from Euan 1-2 weeks before the tour, despite sending emails and follow up chasers. I was concerned that this was a scam, and started reading the review comments. Fortunately, the reviews I read did reduce my anxiety as most of the reviews were good with the comment on communication with Euan. With that, Euan did finally send me the details a few days before the trip, and we did have fun that day.
        Written May 30, 2024
      • M9527WDterryg
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Edinburgh Whisky Tour wit Whiskywheels
        This tour was fantastic. A great mix of the new and the old of whisky in the Edinburgh area. Glenkinchie was lovely and the tour was very informative. We both learned a thing or two, while being entertained. Malt whisky society was outstanding. Good food and some of the best whisky around. Holyrood distillery is a new distillery that is one to watch for the future. Their current 4 year old whisky is more complex than most older whiskies on the market. Our driver Billy was full of information, a good laugh and was on time and very knowledgeable about the local area and whisky tours around Scotland.
        Written May 24, 2024
      • 533andersn
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Memorable day in Speyside district
        Planned and ordered a whisky tasting tour with assistance of Whiskywheels. The communication in the planning phase was good and the performance of the tailormade tour to the Speyside district was excellent. A quick summing up among the participants told me that the overall experience of the tour was out of the boundaries in a good way due to the excellent driver and all arrangements taken care of. I strongly recommend Whiskywheels as a competitive organizer of tailormade whisky tours /Anders
        Written May 8, 2024
      • pdemoes
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Whiskey tour with one great whiskey facility and the other not so. Long drive small car. The driver by the way great guy
        Drive to the abbey little bit to long and the private car to small fir 5 adults. The lindores abbey is great also the tour in the abbey! The second tour is not so great only a quick tasting and 1,5 drive back
        Written October 30, 2023
      • kiwi-yobbie
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Short notice experience
        Would highly recommend booking a whisky tour experience with Callum. A successful one day tour pulled together at short notice.
        Written October 21, 2023
      • MMC761
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful experience!
        My husband and I did the 2-day private Speyside Distillery tour. WhiskyWheels organized everything for us - a vehicle plus driver, the schedule and visits, overnight stay at B&B in Dufftown and reservations for lunch on both days. They also included recommendations for dinner in Dufftown. We provided WhiskyWheels with a list of our favourite Speyside distilleries and they organized our visits based on that list. There was a variety of experiences, from group tastings to private tastings, tours, lounges, etc. We also had time at each location to make any purchases we'd like. Our driver David was amazing, had tons of good recommendations and funny stories, as well as a spacious and comfortable vehicle. Our BnB in Dufftown was lovely, quiet and hosted by a very friendly couple who made a delicious breakfast. We went to dinner at Seven Stills in Dufftown based on WhiskyWheels' recommendation and had both an incredible dinner and unique experience. Check this place out if in Dufftown! We truly appreciate the thought and care put into planning our tour - thanks to WhiskyWheels, the hardest decision we had to make over the two days was choosing our favourite whiskys to purchase!
        Written August 23, 2023
      • Adam020
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A wonderful day to remember
        My son and I had the most wonderful day with Whiskywheels yesterday that will live long in our memories. We booked with Euan who came up with an excellent itinerary suited to us. We visited 3 distilleries: 2 tours with tasting (Lindores Abbey and Tullibardine) and one tasting experience (Deanston). Each experience was unique and complemented the others. The guides in each were just wonderful too, Deanston even gave us goodies to take home! Our driver Billy was punctual, helpful, informative and great to chat to. We were happy to have his company the whole day. This is not a cheap option, and Euan can be difficult to get hold of, but all in all we are delighted we chose him and enjoyed an experience we will remember for a long time. I've also never drunk so much in one day, a very happy fun experience. Thank you Euan and Billy.
        Written August 1, 2023
      • FadiN153
        0 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very Poor communicators
        We initially booked this tour and paid a deposit in 2020. This was the last leg of our two weeks biking tour in the highlands. In addition to the whiskey tour, MOST IMPORTANTLY. this was our transportation back from the Highlands to Edinburgh's airport then back to the US. The owner honored our deposit post COVID and agreed to re-Book the trip for May 2023. Once we paid him the final amount, back in January 2023, we stopped receiving any communication from him. We needed details about which distilleries we are visiting and again, wanted to confirm that we had a ride a bike to the airport. I called the US and UK numbers repeatedly, emailed over and over again. and received no response. We had to make contingency plans, because honestly, until the last minute, I had doubts they will actually show up. Finally, in the last 24 hours before our trip, and after one of our friends pretended that he is booking another tour, we received some information. The company contracted with a local driver who was actually very nice but is remotely connected with them and had no knowledge of whisky. Bottom line: If you are chill and want to book a last-minute whisky tour without it being an integral part of your trip, and you don't need a lot of information about the details of the tour or information about whisky, this company is perfect for you.
        Written May 8, 2023
      • MichaelY509
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent Service
        We had used WhiskyWheels in 2019 and were very glad to use them again in 2023. Euan picked us up in a luxury sedan and took us to the Falkirk Wheel, the Kelpies, Stirling Castle and then to Deanston Distillery. He made lunch reservations for us at The Portcullis in Stirling. It was a great day. Everything was managed perfectly. The Deanston tasting was the highlight. Euan arranged for a private tasting which was excellent!
        Written April 26, 2023
      • Passport32570346802
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        What a wonderful day!
        Couldn’t be more pleased. We left the decision up to him which distilleries to visit and he did not disappoint. 3 lovey experiences and a wonderful lunch. If ever back in Scotland, I will be contacting WhiskyWheels again. What a wonderful day.
        Written March 28, 2023
      • angiekX8248XL
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful Whisky Tour!
        My husband and I visited Scotland in May 2022. We knew we wanted to do a Speyside distillery day tour from Inverness and found Euan with Whiskywheels was happy to accommodate us despite being based out of Edinburgh! He selected 3 stops along with an adorable hotel for lunch that had the coolest room with a ceiling to floor wall FULL of whisky I’ve ever seen! He was great to chat with and picked some solid locations including Tomatin, Cardhu, and Glen Moray! We absolutely loved our day and found it well worth the money. I only wish we would’ve bought more whisky to bring home but our suitcase was already bursting at the seams!
        Written November 6, 2022
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      Miyagi Max
      2 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2022
      Employed excellent drivers.
      Virtually impossible to contact via phone or internet.
      Quite a few last-minute changes in details but always worked out in the end.
      Inflexible about Islay distillery tour requests. Nonetheless, made good selections even though some were not what was requested
      Made excellent lunch choices.
      Hotel on Islay was magnificent but remote. 40 sterling for taxi to town for dinner. Hotel had absolutely spectacular breakfast with the best homemade croissants I have EVER had. But did not serve dinner so had to go to Bowmore village, 40 sterling taxi ride away.
      Hotel in Inverness on a spectacular lake. But so remote from town it was impossible to go there for dinner. No reliable taxi service. Tiny room but friendly proprietress.
      Written March 12, 2023
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      Lisa S
      3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2022
      This was a fantastic, one of a kind tour of several amazing distilleries. I would recommend to anyone who loves whiskey and/or is looking to try something a little different. Staff could not have been more helpful. Drivers were prompt, attentive and gave inside scoop you can not get anywhere else. Also, everything was pretty much taken of care of for you. No need to drive anywhere, book any tours, schedule anything. Would 100% recommend and hope to be back to Scotland again to do some of the other tours Whiskywheels has to offer.
      Written July 9, 2022
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      Ash
      United Kingdom5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Oct 2021
      This was a great tour- we'd highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience the different distilleries on and on the way to Islay (especially for first timers). The tour was good value for money and took the stress out of planning the trip. All the accommodation was great and we didn't come across any issues throughout. The organiser seemed very willing to accommodate our interests within the premade tour, so anyone who feels that the itinerary is lacking something should get in touch beforehand. Overall great experience!
      Written October 23, 2021
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      johnsonalan
      Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great guide to Oban and distillery tour was top notch.
      The ferry to Islay was a chance to catch 40 winks.
      On Islay the accommodation was excellent and breakfast was the perfect start. Dougie Mactaggart, our guide round Islay knew just about everything and made sure we got to all of the distilleries there and advised to get the most tastes done. I would happily give him 100 stars for his advice on the island.

      Fully recommend this tour.
      Written September 17, 2021
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      ASHLEY P
      2 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Definitely book with rabbies. These people are not responsive and you have no clue what the itinerary is ahead of time. You can't schedule your own tours either
      Written August 1, 2024
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Reported to Viator and Tripadvisor. Ashley P did not use our business. The claims made in this review are false. Itineraries are pre-booked and customizable. Customers can schedule their own tours if they wish.
      Written November 21, 2024
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      Anurag G
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2024 • Friends
      I first contacted Euan sometime in January of 2024 for a Scotch experience to be held in September with some of my closest friends. I found Whiskey Wheels during in a search and TripAdvisor but I chose to contact Euan directly.

      While the trip was not crystallized until later in April, Euan was very helpful in providing his suggestions and options for our tour. The challenge was accommodating the needs of 10 people in a span of 4-5 days as well as ensuring that we can cover distilleries and other sights. Euan was instrumental in providing regions to go to during our trip taking into consideration the length of time and number of people.

      Euan and I would exchange emails but also discussed matters over the phone. Once we settled on the locations that we were going to visit, Euan was to arrange all of the accommodations and travels between destinations. During the time of the initial booking and actual travel dates, there were some changes to the number of people and Euan was able to help.

      Euan also arranged for food locations. Many of the locations he chose for food were good, with the exception of 2, and we let Euan know after the trip. Obviously he won't have known the service offered unless he receives our feedback and services can vary. Our trip was customized and not a set trip, so Euan had to find places in each location. While we would have loved to visit each distillery and do a tour, I am glad that Euan suggested not to do so as it would have been too much. Euan arranged for a mix of tours that included a tasting and history, and other visits were just visiting where we chose to drink. Many of the places were to also capture the beauty of Scotland. His insights were helpful in the planning.

      There was one hiccup at one of the locations for accommodation, but Euan was able to resolve it in less than an hour. The rest of the trip was smooth. The drivers that he arranged were good and if you have a choice, ask for Collin to be a driver wherever he is able to.

      I do note that some people have complained that Euan does not get back. While it may appear that Euan does not get back, he does. He would sometimes get back late but he does correspond and follows through. My only issue was that we wanted the itinerary early on so we can also see what other things we can do on our trip (eg golf, restaurants) etc and where we were staying. I would book another trip with Euan if I were to go back to Scotland (probably in another few years) to visit the other distilleries. He definitely has an extensive knowledge of the distilleries and if you are looking for a customized tour and not a "out of the box", talk to Euan.

      Euan - thanks for the good memories. Looking forward to another trip one day in the future.
      Written September 22, 2024
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      Steve M
      6 contributions
      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2022
      We reserved a tour with Whiskey Wheels in May 2022, for the following September. We were one couple and four single adults, and we requested and paid for one double room and four single rooms. We were told that we'd be in the same inn or hotel. (I am one of the couple.)

      There was no communication from WW, despite several attempts to contact them, and we were wondering if they'd taken the money and ran. But then a week before the tour, we received an email. "Sorry, almost everything on Islay is booked." Clearly, even though we booked and paid four months ahead of time, WW waited until a week ahead of time to try to book our lodging.

      So, we were told, we'd be in three separate lodging establishments, but they were within walking distance of each other. Further, instead of 4 single rooms, all four of the non-couples would have to share two rooms (including one in a hostel, in a room without a bathroom, barely larger than the two twin beds in held).

      For the 5:45am pickup on Day 1 of the tour (from Edinburgh), we were staying at two different hotels. Per communications with WW the day before, they were supposed to pick up the one person at a different hotel first, and then pick up the other five of us at the other hotel. When the driver arrived, we were, "Where's Bob?" The driver had not been told about the second hotel; in fact, he hadn't be told that he was driving us at all, until 10:30pm the evening before. So we then rushed to pick up Bob, given that we had a fixed time to get to the ferry on the other side of Scotland.

      The ride across Scotland was in a small van that barely had room for the 6 of us and our luggage. Three people had to sit on those small fold-down seats like you see in London cabs ... fine for a quick ride from Paddington Station to Piccadilly Circus, not so nice for a three-hour trip on windy, bumpy roads.

      Then, we arrived on Islay, just to received another email from WW that the couple's room booking had been somehow screwed up, and we were instead going to be in a nicer hotel ... but which was a half-hour drive away from where the others were staying (in Port Charlotte). This massively screwed with all our dinner and breakfast plans for all our days on the island.

      Then -- we arrived at the new hotel, to find that there was no booking. It turned out that WW had booked us at this hotel for the wrong dates. Another hour wasted while that all got straightened out.

      (Our first day on the island was event-less ... all the distilleries were closed because of the Queen's funeral. But of course we don't blame WW for that.)

      Instead of having any known itinerary, each day we'd get an email from WW with a rough schedule of what we'd be doing the next day. So very hard to plan anything in advance.

      When we visiting the Bunnahabhain distillery, we mentioned to the (excellent) guide there that the tour we were part of was very disorganized. She replied, "Would it happen to be Whiskeywheels?" Clearly, our experience with them is the norm, not the exception.

      Then we left the island for a night in Oban. We were told we had a 10:15 tasting at the Oban Distillery, and then the driver would pick us up at 11:00 to go to our final tasting at Deanston, a Highland distillery. We got to Oban to learn that, while the Oban shop opened at 10:15, the tasting room didn't open until 11:00.

      The only reason I'm giving WW a "2" instead of a "1" is that they obviously realized that they messed up big-time, and upgraded a couple of our tastings from a basic to a premium experience.

      We had a great time on Islay, despite WW's incompetence, because the island is so beautiful, the people are so friendly and welcoming, and their distilleries turn out such fantastic scotch. Also, because our driver for all three days on the island, Andrew from Bruichladdich Taxi, was so terrific.

      Do go to Islay, but don't go using WW. Instead, book your own travel to the island and lodging on the island. And then hire Andrew to drive you around!
      Written October 8, 2022
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      Rowsaheb
      San Francisco, CA1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2022
      Where do I start? Euan is a superb organizer and communicator. Every guide and driver we had was courteous and full of interesting nuggets of information about the locales and the products at Oban, Campbelltown and of course Islay.

      The coolest surprise was a trip to Campbelltown not originally on our Islay-focused itinerary. I was reunited with my former favorite Springbank that I had given up on because it's almost impossible to buy it without insane markups in California where I live.

      Glen Goyne was a nice touch as well, and a perfect start to our whisky marathon. The last time I had GG was in 2013 in Phuket, Thailand. Another happy reunion!

      What is most amazing is Euan took any hint of stress out of the planning, everything from communication to drivers to hotels was seamless. The roads on Islay are challenging to say the least, and our driver and guide Carole there was amazing. We visited the entire island, and went to Kilchoman, Caol Ila, Bunnahabain, Lagavulin, Bruichladdich, Ardbeg and Laphroaig.

      So amazing to see where these products we enjoy so much come from. An exhilarating feeling really.

      In Campbelltown, we stayed at the Craigard House hotel, steeped in history and the food there was absolutely Michelin caliber. There was a bizarre moment where we didn't receive flatware for about 10 minutes and the tables were not clean before we were seated. In Islay, we stayed at the Islay House hotel which was a manor akin to Downton Abbey. No food, but Euan was kind enough to provide early warning for us to book dinners well in advance. We had a rather interesting experience at the Bridgend hotel, where we waited 90 minutes for a table, and we were not alone with the wait time issue. However, the food once again was spectacular.

      The only minor nit I will pick is that the accommodation in Oban was clean, but the hotel Muthu Best Western was functional but way way below what I would ever classify as Platinum. There were many other hotels on the Esplanade we could have had for only a few pounds more, but we didn't do that.

      All in all, I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is passionate about whisky and does not want or need to plan and organize things themselves. Euan and Carole are stars in my book!
      Written September 15, 2022
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      4-day Islay Platinum Whisky Tour - Whisky Included! With free pickup! provided by Whiskywheels Tours

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