Christmas Events

Festive Weekends

Join us for winter cocktails, festive treats, Christmas surprises and 20% off in our distillery shops.

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A couple visiting Oban retail shop and checking in one of the Oban special edition bottles

22nd, 23rd & 24th November

Oban

Enjoy 20% off in our distillery gift shop and kick off the Winter Weekend in style with a curated tasting of warming winter drams in our bar on Friday 22nd November.

Join us on Saturday 23rd November for the annual winter markets in the distillery grounds. From local food producers in our filling store, to a number of arts and crafts specialists in Warehouse 6 this will be a great opportunity to purchase some supplies and gifts for the festivities.

On Sunday 24th November, Warehouse 6 plays host to the Haggis Festival where butchers from across the country come and compete for the golden haggis prize. Cast your vote and sample some whisky with the team on hand to answer any of your questions.

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Bottle of Lagavulin placed in one of the branches of a Christmas tree

28th, 29th & 30th November

Lagavulin

Join us at Lagavulin for our Winter Weekend for 20% off in our shop from Thursday 28th-Saturday 30th November!

Friday 29th November - come along to our Malt Mill Bar and enjoy winter cocktails, drams & festive fun. Join us for a Craft & Cocktail workshop where you will have the chance to create your own floral Christmas decoration whilst enjoying a welcome glass of bubbles and a seasonal cocktail.

Saturday 30th November - a day of festive fun in the Malt Mill Bar for winter cocktails, hot toddiesand complimentary mince pies. There will also be another chance to join our Craft and Cocktail workshop.

A selection of local market stalls will be here selling their goodies.

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Bottle of Singleton, two delicious cocktails and a selection of macarons and dark chocolate placed on a bar counter at Singleton Distillery

29th & 30th November, and 1st December

Singleton

Enjoy 20% off in our distillery gift shop from Friday 29th November - Sunday 1st December!

Join us on the 30th November for festive cocktails, live music from Jenna Ross from 14:30-17:30, seasonal treats, plus our award-winning distillery tours and tasting experiences, and local food van, Thai at Beauly. Open until 6pm!

On 1st December we're open until 5pm, hosting a variety of wonderful local crafters and makers from across the Highlands.

Other Festive Events:

Every Thursday in December (Late Night Shopping & Festive Treats)

Join us every Thursday leading up to Christmas for late night shopping until 20:30. Enjoy Singleton serves and mince pies on arrival.

Tuesday, 31st December (Hogmanay Bash!)

The perfect way to start your Hogmanay celebrations – join us with your friends and family to celebrate the new year. Open until 8pm for amazing cocktails, drams and great music.

Don't miss out, & book your spot today on one of our wonderful experiences or our Festive Craft and Cocktail Tours.

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Outside view of Dalwhinnie Distillery with the mountains in the background covered with snow

29th & 30th November, and 1st December

Dalwhinnie

Join us on 29th & 30th November, and Sunday 1st December for our Festive Weekend! With 20% off in our shop all weekend, it's a great time to get into the festive spirit and start your shopping!

Hot toddies and winter cocktails will be available in our Meeting Place Bar along with a few seasonal surprises.

Friday 29th November at 11am, join Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, for a 1 hour Chocolate & Whisky Tasting Masterclass.

Saturday 30th November 2pm and Sunday 1st December 2pm, sign up for our Festive Cocktail Workshops to make three festive whisky cocktails to impress your friends and family this Christmas and New Year!

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Group of happy visitors sitting around a rectangular table at Cardhu Distillery doing a tasting experience

29th & 30th November, and 1st December

Cardhu

Enjoy 20% off in our distillery gift shop from Friday 29th November - Sunday 1st December!

Join us on Friday 29th November for an evening of live music from the Tone Pirates, festive cocktails and street food.

On Saturday 30th November we have afternoon teas, music and festive drinks.

Come back again on Sunday 1st December for wreathmaking workshops with Bay Tree Florists (book here for the 11am or 1:30pm session), afternoon teas from The Crofter's Neuk, festive cocktails and live music.

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Bottle of Talisker inside a gift box and two small glasses of whisky

30th November, 1st & 2nd December

Talisker

Join us from 30th November to 2nd December for 20% off in our gift shop, local musicians, winter cocktails and festive treats.

Book your spot on our festive cocktail masterclasses on 30th November and 1st December.

Celebrate Carbost village Christmas lights switch-on, on 2nd December, with late night shopping until 7pm whilst you enjoy a hot toddy.

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Two cocktails and a glass of water placed in a bar counter, with a barman in the background

5th, 6th & 7th December

Caol Ila

Join us at Caol Ila for our Winter Weekend from Thursday 5th - Saturday 7th of December, and enjoy 20% off in our shop along with complimentary mince pies as you browse.

Friday 6th of December - Join us for an evening of festivities, with extended opening hours until 9:30 PM. Indulge in festive graze boards and take part in a number of specially curated experiences, and festive cocktail classes.

Saturday, December 7th - Spend the day immersed in festive fun! Sip on prosecco during our 'Baubles & Bubbles' painting session hosted by Persabus Pottery. Warm up with hot toddies and mulled wine as you explore all that Caol Ila has to offer.

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Placed on a wooden table, a bottle of Clynelish whisky, salame, cheese and bread platter, a lovely cocktail and a small dram

5th, 6th & 7th December

Clynelish

Join us on the 5th, 6th and 7th December for 20% off in our gift shop, winter cocktails, festive treats, live music and more Christmas surprises.

Book in to our Christmas Cocktail Classes on Thursday 5th followed by Winter Wreath making on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th.

Portland Jazz Trio will be performing on Saturday 7th from 2pm to 4pm. Don't miss out!

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Bottle of Blair Athol Whisky, and two small glasses of whisky during Christmas

6th, 7th & 8th of December

Blair Athol

Join us on the 6th, 7th & 8th of December for 20% off in our distillery shop!

On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th, we'll have Oaklie's Farmhouse Grill serving deliciously fresh wagyu beef burgers in our beautiful courtyard all weekend, festive live music courtesy of The Outskirts and a one-off performance from the local Vale of Atholl pipe band on Saturday.

Come down and join us for all the above whilst enjoying exclusive festive cocktails and unbeatable paired tastings with our local chocolatier, Explore Chocolate in our unique Mash Tun Bar. All of the above with a special feature of some local market stalls.

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Blonde woman smiling and holding a delicious Glenkinchie cocktail

6th, 7th & 8th of December

Glenkinchie

Join us on the 6th, 7th and 8th of December for 20% off in our shop!

Over the 7th & 8th we will have local artisans, hot toddies & winter cocktails, and you can book a spot on our Festive Flavour Experience, whilst Newton Grange Silver band will be spreading the festive cheer on Saturday 7th & Pencaitland Community Choir on Sunday 8th. Visit Highland Experience website for transport options.

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Visitor holding a bottle of whisky and reading its label. She is standing in front of a shelf full with whiskies at Johnnie Walker Princes Street shop.

6th, 7th & 8th December

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Join us from 10am-7pm on 6th-8th Dec for exclusive 20% discount* on our range of whisky, merchandise and more - perfect for gifting this festive season.

Enjoy winter drinks, canapés and tastings from artisan suppliers to make your shopping experience extra special.

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Three friends sitting around a wooden circle table with cocktails and a salame & cheese platter in the middle

13th, 14th & 15th December

Royal Lochnagar

Enjoy 20% off in our distillery gift shop from Friday 13th December - Sunday 15th December!

Join us on Friday 13th December for Managers Tours, fun Festive Quiz night, festive cocktails and woodfired pizzas from Pizzabox Scotland!

On Saturday 14th December we have live music in Beggs Bothy, coffees, teas and festive drinks! Fried Guys will be also be serving their incredible loaded fries!

Come back again on Sunday 15th December and join us for Brunch in Beggs Bothy and festive willow wreath making class with Deeside Willow.

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