The Wild Shetland Whisky Experience
A private journey into the elemental world that shapes the world's most Northerly Scotch whisky.
From towering sea cliffs and Norse legends to fire lit drams on a remote beach, this is not a tour, it is an intimate immersion into the raw spirit of Shetland.
Limited to just 4 guests per experience, you will explore the landscapes, stories and traditions that define island whisky before ending your day inside the distillery where the spirit of Shetland patiently matures.
Over the course of one unforgettable day you will experience:
- Dramatic Atlantic cliffs, puffin colonies and seabirds
- Ancient Viking heritage and island storytelling
- A traditional beach fire whisky ritual
- A wild sauna and bracing North Sea swim
And by the time you sit down to savour Lerwick Distillery Scotch Whisky, you will have experienced the very DNA of Shetland itself.
You leave not only with whisky, but with a story.
Wild. Rare. Authentic.
Experience Itinerary
Arrival - A Personal Welcome
Your experience begins with private collection from your cruise ship, accommodation, or the airport. You will receive:
- A personalised itinerary prepared in your name
- Welcome coffee
- A limited Founders gift
- From the moment you arrive, the day is entirely yours
From the moment you arrive, the day is entirely yours.
Morning - Elemental Shetland
Your guide will take you to the dramatic cliffs of Sumburgh Head, where the Atlantic meets Shetland’s rugged coastline. Here you will discover:
- Puffin colonies and seabirds
- The maritime climate that shapes island life
- Stories of Norse explorers, Viking endurance, and Shetland heritage
This is the raw landscape that gives island whisky its character
Midday - Fire & Water
Next, experience the elements directly.
- Traditional Haar Sauna
- Optional wild Atlantic swim or dip!
- A beach fire dram ritual inspired by ancient Norse culture
- Hidden treasure
A moment of warmth, sea air and whisky beside the ocean.
Afternoon - Heritage & Craft
After lunch in historic Lerwick, the journey continues through the culture of the islands. Your afternoon includes:
- Lunch (pre-arranged menu at No. 88)
- A walk through historic Lerwick
- Stories of the island’s whisky revival
- Up Helly Aa Galley viewing
- Shetland Ponies
You’ll see where casks quietly rest as the maritime air shapes their character.
The Distillery Experience
The day concludes with a private distillery tour and tasting. Here you will discover:
- The craft behind Lerwick Scotch Whisky
- The influence of Shetland’s climate on maturation
- The rare opportunity to discuss private ask ownership
- After experiencing the land, sea and spirit of the islands, many guests choose to own a piece of Shetland whisky history
Evening - A Lasting Memory
At the end of your journey you will receive:
- A personalised bottle
- A curated gift bag
- You leave not only with whisky, but with a story
