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Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

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Guided tour

Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

Activity provider:The Scotch Whisky Experience
4.7  / 5
1713 reviews
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Enjoy a guided tour and tasting in one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. Discover the art of blending and the secrets of single malt whisky across our 5 whisky-producing regions.

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Duration 50 - 75 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Swedish, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Hindi, Chinese, Korean, Scots Gaelic
Wheelchair accessible
Small group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Learn about the production of Scotch whisky
  • Discover the different aromas from the five whisky-producing regions
  • Enjoy a tutored dram experience in our famous Scotch whisky collection
Full description
Take a guided whisky tour and learn the story of Scotland’s most famous product. Visit one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky, with almost 3,500 individual bottles. Begin your tour with the story of the production and maturation process of single malt Scotch whisky. Then enjoy a sensory journey across Scotland, including an introduction to the five Scotch whisky-producing regions and an insight into their unique aromas and characteristics. Next, discover the art of blending, in the Blenders' Sample Room, learning the secrets of how the world-famous blends are created. Enjoy the chance to explore "one of the seven wonders of the Scotch whisky world", the glass vault containing one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky (guests under 18 years of age will be given Irn Bru, a Scottish soft drink). Take home your crystal tasting glass as a souvenir. When you select the Gold Tour option, after enjoying a full guided Silver Tour, you'll then compare and contrast four regional single malts, while relaxing in the McIntyre Gallery. Assisted by experienced guides, and provided with tasting notes, you'll be able to sip like a true connoisseur.
Includes
  • Fully guided tour in English with audio guides available in 20 different languages
  • Whisky tasting or soft drink option
  • Gift of a crystal tasting glass for visitors over 18 years of age
  • Tasting tray of 4 additional single malt Scotch whiskies (if Gold Tour option is selected)

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The Scotch Whisky Experience is located at the top of The Royal Mile, beside Edinburgh Castle. The closest car parking facility is the NCP car park on Castle Terrace.

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • Scotland has a "Challenge 25" policy, so you must bring official photo ID to prove that you are over 18 years of age to be allowed to taste whisky.
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based on 1713 reviews

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Julien – CanadaNovember 15, 2023 – Verified booking
A nice tour with the history of each whiskey. the guide is really open to questions and will answer with joy. I took the vip experience and I enjoyed all the whiskey presented with a superb view of Edinburgh. The guide will explain you different way of drinking your whiskey, but it's up to you to enjoy it you way. Highly recommend!
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Jey – United StatesNovember 10, 2023 – Verified booking
This multimedia adventure passed through several rooms as the distillation process is explained. Then the several regions of Scotch whisky are explained. And finally there is a tasting of Scotch from any one of the regions of your choice. As a couple we booked one silver tour (single tasting) and one gold tour (all remaining regions). The two of us could share tastes of the scotch flight.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyOctober 30, 2023 – Verified booking
An excellent introduction to the whiskey world. An excellent modern lecture, with the longing to travel all over Scotland, always with the right whiskey in hand.🥴 The collection is gigantic and the input is top notch. The view at the top of the bar is fantastic. In addition, the guide was simply great. And after the tasting, around 2:30 p.m., walking through Edinburgh tipsy and tipsy gave you a whole new perspective😅. Thank you for the experience. Always my pleasure. Slàinte Mhath.
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