Part of the fun of traveling is not just seeing the sites, but also being able to literally drink in the atmosphere. There are few places this is more true than in Scotland, where Malt whisky is as much a part of the culture as wine is characteristic of France. Not all malt whiskies, breweries, or cities in Scotland are alike, which is why you should take some time to enjoy and travel so you can enjoy the taste of Scotland.
You can choose from the many pre- scheduled malt whisky tours of Scotland, available for anyone to join. The McCleans tour is a perennial favorite among those who really know their whisky, or would like to learn more. You can even devote an entire vacation just to sampling the spirits of Scotland.
If you want to go it alone and check out the top distilleries yourself, there are many places to choose. Glenfiddich is one of the best-known distilleries and is among the top brands of Scotch whisky. There is information on the site about the distillery. In Speyside, the Dailuaine distillery produces beverages for Johnnie Walker and has a unique appeal for visitors. Glenlivet is a finer brand of Scotch and is a household name. Details on visiting the distillery can be found at this site.
The Macallan is considered by many experts to be the finest whiskey in Speyside. The following link gives a list of Macallan events in the U.S. Strathisla is the oldest distillery in Speyside and attracts many tourists. Tormore scotch whisky distillery is a beautiful place to visit with historic, striking buildings. Glengoyne, near Glasgow, is a popular destination and place to drink. The Famous Grouse is definitely famous and has a "nosing" bar as well as a place to relax and drink.
Sites with information on distilleries includescotchwhisky.net, which has an A to Z guide to whisky. Scotland whisky also is a comprehensive guide to finding anything you want to know about whisky and touring the distilleries.