WORLDWIDE · DISTILLERY TOURS IN EDINBURGH
Holyrood and Port of Leith are new, small, and the only production you can walk to from the Old Town. These 12 compare them with the tasting rooms, on price and dram count.
Tour Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery for gin, whisky, a welcome cocktail, clever production methods, tastings, and practical city-center access.
“Tourgide Maichelin was very entertaining, witty and the tour was highly informative ... i can recommend this tour for everybody who is interested in Whisky and Gin tasting and a very hip and innovative new Distillery in Edinburgh”
Tour Edinburgh’s Port of Leith Distillery, explore its vertical design, bottle new make spirit, and taste whisky in production.
“Beautiful new distillery, and the second vertical one in Europe. Our tour guide Olivia was knowledgeable and fun. We got to bottle and keep a small bottle of their "hearts" distilled spirit. The tasting was good. ***WARNING: Given it's a new distillery they have yet to release their own whisky. Thus that is not part of the tasting.***”
See how Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery makes whisky and gin, then taste both on a lively one-hour tour near the city center.
“We really enjoyed this tour. For a newer distillery, they are doing a great job with gins and whiskey. Hope to see their gins available in the US in the future. Good luck!”
Explore Scotland in Spanish on a 12-hour small-group tour with waterfalls, lochs, Stirling, the Kelpies, and a distillery visit.
“Excellent tour. Very good service and a recommendable way to get to know the Scottish Highlands. Very good service and predisposition from Jonny. We have learned a lot about Scotland with him and he has given us very good recommendations. Thank you.”
Explore Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, the Scottish Borders, and Glenkinchie Distillery on an 8-hour tour from Edinburgh.
“This day trip was a perfect blend of history, nature, and whisky. The excellent weather made every stop even more enjoyable, and each location had something special to offer. Whether you’re a history buff, a whisky lover, or simply looking for a scenic getaway, combined with an excellent guidance of Andrew made this trip a gem of our Scotland adventure. Thanks Andrew and crew.”
Review of Holyrood Distillery’s one-hour Edinburgh whisky tour, with four tastings, production insights, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Matthew was a great tour guide! so knowledgeable, didn't speak too fast, AND was so patient with answering questions”
Tour Edinburgh’s vertical Port of Leith Distillery, taste new make, port, sherry and whisky, and enjoy sweeping Leith views.
“Adaline was the perfect tourguide for us. Very funny and had very big knowledge of the distillery and the history and how every thing works. You get your own bottle of the new make whiskey and there is also a tasting included with 5 or 6 spirits to taste! For us it was the only whiskey tour we considered doing among all the others in edinburgh and it was the right choice! The building is beautiful as well and there is even a bar & restaurant upstairs!”
Review of Edinburgh’s Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey and Glenkinchie tour, with practical advice on value, timing, tickets and what to expect.
“Very knowledgeable and punctual driver. Always made sure we were present before taking off to the next destination. Beautiful countryside and whiskey. Definitely would recommend.. the people at glenkinski are the most hospitable people I have ever met.”
Review of Holyrood Distillery’s one-hour Edinburgh whisky tour, with four tastings, practical tips, pricing, guides, and who should book.
“Finn was a wealth of information. We loved learning about whiskey. I took what I learned and applied it as I sampled other whiskeys around town.”
Tour Glenkinchie near Edinburgh, explore its field-to-glass whisky making, and taste three whiskies plus a small cocktail.
“It was just first class my guests enjoyed it all so very much. The setting is just beautiful the guide was super and informative and made it personal by referring and remembering everyone’s name. Everything was in hand, after tour shop staff informative, catering and food excellent and weather perfect so were able to enjoy outside seating and lovely surroundings. A real 5 star experience.”
Review of a private Speyside whisky day trip from Edinburgh, visiting Glenlivet, Glenallachie, and Strathisla with tastings and pickup.
“Whiskywheels group was great. Our guide Andy was absolutely terrific. The weather cooperated, and our family of 6 are all looking forward to returning for a longer visit. The only hiccup was that we booked for December 25 since we had a very limited window of opportunity for the visit. We were assured by the Viator rep that this tour was available on that date, but of course it wasn't. Whiskywheels managed to accommodate us with a slight alternatives, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Booked here in the past for Champagne, happy to book here again”
Taste Scottish haggis, neeps and tatties with whisky and South Loch Gin at 56 North Distillery in a relaxed two-hour experience.
“Un bon accueil Et c’était très bon et sympa”
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