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Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

4.9  / 5
1218 reviews
Activity provider:Little Fish Tours
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Guided tour

Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Activity provider:Little Fish Tours
4.9  / 5
1218 reviews
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From $39.07 per person

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Take part in a unique whisky and folklore evening. Choose the whisky-tasting option and enjoy 4 classic single-malt whiskies or an alternative as you immerse yourself in Scottish storytelling culture.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy four great single malt scotch whiskies (drink alternatives/just stories)
  • Immerse yourself in Scottish storytelling
  • Get access to comprehensive tasting notes
Full description
Enjoy an evening of whisky appreciation on a whisky-tasting experience on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile. Taste four single malt scotch whiskies and enjoy storytelling from your guide. If you want to avoid alcohol, you can join the tour and choose to book the option without whisky tastings. Meet your guide at Hot Toddy, just off the iconic Royal Mile. Over the next two hours, drink 4 outstanding single malt scotch whiskies taken from the 4 major whisky-producing regions of Scotland. Taste whiskies which range from the relatively delicate and subtle flavors of the Lowlands to the bold and robust tastes of Islay. You will also be given tasting cards giving notes on each of the whiskies that you sample. During the tour, experience some traditional storytelling and explore the significance of whisky to the Scottish identity. The entire upper floor of the venue is reserved, so there is plenty of space and privacy to conduct the story-orientated evening.
Includes
  • 4 single malt scotch whiskies
  • Guide
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Children under 18 years

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Tour meets inside Hot Toddy, 15-19 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DR. Speak to cafe/bar staff upon arrival. Cafe is open before tour, feel free to come early for food/drink to fuel up for the tour!

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Whisky alternatives are available upon request
  • This is not a pub crawl but much more of a cultural evening focused on storytelling with whisky tasting
  • The minimum age for this tour if 18 years, ID may be required
  • It is recommended to have a comfortable level of English for this tour as there is a lot of information all in English
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based on 1218 reviews

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Heather – United StatesNovember 19, 2023 – Verified booking
Phenomenal tour. One of the best tour guides we have ever had. English Ben was made to tell stories - the folklore felt alive. We selected this tour because it married the folklore and the history of whiskey and it did not disappoint. We sat next to a lovely couple, only one of which actually drank the whiskey, and even the one not drinking had a wonderful time. As for the tour company - Little Fish Tours - I would recommend any of their tours. My husband and I also booked our Edinburgh Castle tour through them and it was amazing. They clearly only select the best guides who love making history feel alive. Additionally, we had issues with our booking (due to the app, not them) and Little Fish made getting things fixed a breeze. I truly cannot recommend Little Fish tours highly enough. Five+ stars.
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Justin – United StatesNovember 10, 2023 – Verified booking
Our guide Andrew (I’m pretty sure that was his name) was amazing. He walked us through the history of whiskey and guided us through the process of sampling different varieties. I didn’t appreciate drinking whiskey straight without mixers until this experience.
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Ellen – United KingdomNovember 2, 2023 – Verified booking
Excellent whisky tasting session with Angus who taught us lots about whisky with great stories as well. He’s very funny and entertaining, which made a fantastic evening. The 4 whiskeys we tried were great and all quite different, even for someone who’s not a huge whiskey fan.
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