WORLDWIDE · WHISKY TASTINGS IN EDINBURGH
The 12 best whisky tastings in Edinburgh you can book today, with what each costs a head, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top.
Taste four Scottish single malts in Edinburgh while hearing folklore, whisky history, and lively stories in a private lounge.
“The teller Angus was fantastic. Extremely good value for money.”
Taste four Scottish single malts, hear folklore from lively local guides, and discover Edinburgh’s whisky culture in a cozy two-hour lounge.
“Do this tour- so fascinating and educational and not cheesy or weird. I was concerned at first but our storyteller was so engaging and entertaining the time flew by and we walked away with such good history and awareness of this great city-- I never do dinner attached to a tour and it seemed those that did were not happy but the actual whiskey tasting and story telling was 5 stars!”
Review of Rabbie's 9.5-hour Highlands day trip from Edinburgh, with Dunkeld, Black Linn Falls, Queen's View, and Dewar's whisky tasting.
“Excellent tour. The two Sean’s were very knowledgeable and interesting.”
Taste four Scottish whiskies in Edinburgh’s Lost Close, with lively stories, regional insight, upgrade options, and a memorable underground setting.
“Mark was a lovely host. The whisky selection was great.”
Taste four Scottish whiskies beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town while learning about regional styles, whisky-making, and the city’s lost underground spaces.
“It was a warm, intimate experience where you were treated like an old friend and made very comfortable. Our hostess was very knowledgeable about her subject and share a lot of interesting facts not only about where the whiskeys came from, but how they are made and how to properly appreciate them.”
Taste five rare Scottish whiskies beneath Edinburgh’s Old Town, with expert stories, regional flavors, and an atmospheric Lost Close setting.
“Excellent premium whiskys and wonderful host. The setting was another notable feature. Would book again.”
Taste three Scottish single malts and new make whisky in central Edinburgh while learning the stories, regions, and traditions behind Scotch.
“It was very informative! The guide was able to explicitly describe different whiskeys in the regions of Scotland and the different tastes of the said whiskeys.”
Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town with whisky expert Hector Maclean, Scottish charcuterie, haggis bon bons, and stories beyond the guidebooks.
“Excellent tour that was a catch all experience. Iain’s historical knowledge was outstanding and we loved the whisky tasting! The absolute highlight was the haggis bon bons, you should take this tour for those alone. Thank you for a spectacular day :)”
Taste four single malt whiskies in a traditional Edinburgh bar with a whisky expert, practical advice, and a relaxed small-group format.
“Neil was so great. He was so knowledgeable about whiskey and everything whisky related. We had a great time learning about the process and trying new flavors.”
Taste three single malts and new make whisky in Edinburgh, with expert guidance, pub history, regional character, and practical booking tips.
“we went to a nice pub, the tolbooth tavern and had a good selection of whisky, ending on the beautifully peaty bowmore 12. learning more about how single malt whisky is made, the different whisky areas, the angel’s cut and some of edinburgh’s history was very illuminating and entertaining. thanks to valeria for the good toour!”
Explore Edinburgh’s Harry Potter sights, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and a guided Scotch whisky tasting in a small group.
“Great tour! Easy walk, great guide. Lots of fun information”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns while tasting four Scotch whiskies, paired snacks, and stories from local guide Steven.
“Excellent guide and interesting history not only if whisky but also Edinburgh.”
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