Guided Whiskey Tour with Tasting

A guided tour at an Edinburgh museum, covering Scotland's five whiskey-producing regions

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 50 minutes - 1 hour

On this tour, you'll explore the impressive glass and marble vault housing one of the world’s largest Scotch whiskey collections at The Scotch Whiskey Experience. Led by an expert guide, you’ll learn how Scotland’s geography and weather shape the unique aromas and flavors of its five whiskey-producing regions.

Along the way, you’ll have the chance to sample a dram of single malt or blended Scotch whiskey. Soft drinks are also available, making this tour ideal for families and whiskey first-timers. As a memento of your visit, you’ll take home a limited-edition crystal whiskey-tasting glass.

Why Visit

  • Insights into the history and creation of Scottish whiskey
  • Chance to taste a single malt or blended Scotch whiskey
  • The world's largest Scotch Whiskey collection in one place

What's included

  • Whiskey tasting
  • Souvenir (adults and concessions only)
  • Audio guide

Audio-supported languages

German
Portuguese
Japanese
Dutch
Korean
Spanish
Polish
Russian
Italian
English

Additional information

Please arrive early as admission is by timed entry.

The minimum age for consuming alcohol is 18 years. Please bring a valid ID as proof of age and incase an ID is not provided, a soft drink option will be offered.

You will receive a complimentary dram of single malt or blended scotch whiskey, or there will be a complimentary soft drink available as a nonalcoholic option.

Adults and concessions will receive a crystal whiskey tasting glass as a souvenir.

Audio guides are available in 20 languages: American Sign Language, Brazilian, British Sign Language, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish

Location

Guided Whiskey Tour with Tasting
354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE
This tour takes place at The Scotch Whiskey Experience, which is located beside Edinburgh Castle at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. It is a 20-minute walk from the Haymarket and Waverley railway stations and St. Andrew's Square bus station. The open-top bus tour and Lothian bus stops are close by.

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