The Whisky Walk is a unique Aberdeenshire experience. Like a perfectly blended whisky it’s the perfect marriage of history, entertainment and education.

Visit a two hundred year old Scottish whisky distillery and then sample Aberdeenshire’s finest malt whiskies in a kaleidoscope of settings.

THE BARS

The Whisky Walk is easy to find and is perfectly located. It’s situated in the historical independent Merchant Quarter area of the city centre, next to the main shopping centres and key cultural attractions.

There are twelve bars on the tour all within two minutes walk of each other. You can enjoy your whisky in the comfort of luxury or in a traditional local bar.

Historical and fashionable, quirky and arty, eye popping and jaw dropping – they are all in the mix. Something for all tastes and something for all pockets.

GLEN GARIOCH DISTILLERY

Scotland is at its best in the Highlands. Rugged land, rich and lush, bold and dramatic, and above all breathtakingly beautiful. The Glen Garioch Distillery in Oldmeldrum is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries founded by Aberdeenshire brothers John & Alexander Manson in 1797.

The magic of the Highland region is that the whiskies traditionally conform less to a typical flavour profile, in the way that Islay malts are peaty and Lowlands light. The Highlands are the home of the more eclectic distillers, producing unique and varied whisky in a variety of interesting styles.

Glen Garioch is an ideal example of what a Highland malt can offer: distinct, intense, authentic and full of character. Our home is in our name. The Garioch, pronounced “geery” means ‘granary’ in Doric and refers to the stretch of fertile farm land that runs through the Grampian region, just west of Aberdeen.

Glen Garioch is proud to sponsor the Merchant Quarter Whisky Walk.

THE WHISKY WALK VENUES

Enjoy FREE weekend ** Live Entertainment and THREE different categories of venue: Smooth & Mellow, Woody & Spicy and Smoky & Peaty

SMOOTH & MELLOW

Sopranos - Elegant and rustic, with Parisian and Florentine design. Chilled music, relaxed ambiance.

Carmelite Bar and Grill - The smart venue for whisky, cocktails, lunch or dinner.

Mollys Bistro - Relaxed & welcoming atmosphere to enjoy a whisky, coffee or tasty anytime snacks, served all day

Musa Art Café - Quirky, arty and musical. All packed in to a converted church at the harbour’s edge.

WOODY & SPICY

Malones Bar – A friendly and lively corner of Ireland nestling at Aberdeen’s waterfront.

Prince Of Wales - A traditional pub since 1850. Huge range of cask beers & stupendous choice of malts.

Old Kings Highway - Located in the historical Green. A proper pub with a friendly atmosphere.

Aitches Ale House - Opposite Union Square. Traditional pub with smart professional service.

SMOKY AND PEATY

The Hen Hoose - Whisky and Karaoke. Fantastic value range of drinks – entertaining and hospitable.

The Spirit Level - Open at 7.30am for thirsty drinkers. Traditional Free House – lively weekends.

Wagleys - Traditional warm friendly bar with regular weekend entertainment.

The Moorings - Aberdeen’s greatest rock bar. Live rock music. Real friendly rock people.

Wake up fresh, fantastic sleep

Luxury Manicures & Pedicures

Perfect food from talented chefs

Intoxicating Afternoon tea

Practice foreign conversation

Technically advanced haircuts