The Scotch Whisky Experience, silver whisky tour with tasting
Excursions & day trips

The Scotch Whisky Experience, silver whisky tour with tasting

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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£24.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Swedish, Chinese, Korean
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 50 minutes to 1 hour
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover Scotland’s five whisky-producing regions.
  • Learn about the origins, art of whisky making and maturation of Scotch whisky, as you delve into the history and alchemy of blending the perfect dram
  • Explore one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky, in this fun and informative, family-friendly experience
  • Enjoy a dram of single malt or blended Scotch whisky - you choose!
What to expect

Enjoy a fantastic tour and tasting, as you explore the glass and marble vault of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky, at one of the UK’s top visitor attractions!

The Scotch Whisky Experience is the only attraction in the World to take you on a grand tour of Scotland’s five whisky-producing regions, telling the whole story of Scotch. With your amazing guide, you'll learn how geography and weather combine to create unique regional Scotch whisky aromas and flavors.

After sampling a dram of single malt or blended Scotch whisky - you choose! You'll take home a souvenir limited-edition crystal whisky-tasting glass. Perfect for whisky first-timers and families, this tour has something for everyone (soft drinks also available).

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What's included
  • check Learn about the production of Scotch whisky
  • check Introduction to the aromas in whisky
  • check A dram of Scotch whisky or Irn Bru (adults and concessions only)
  • check Viewing of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky
  • check Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (adults and concessions only)
  • check Audio guide available (20 languages)
Where

354 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NE

Meeting point:
This tour takes place at The Scotch Whisky Experience which is located beside Edinburgh Castle, at the top of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile. It is a 20-minute walk from Haymarket and Waverley railway stations and St. Andrew's Square bus station; open-top bus tours and Lothian buses stop close by.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This experience is hosted by an English-speaking guide
  • Audio guides are available (at no extra cost) in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Czech, Gaelic, British Sign Language and American Sign Language
  • A complimentary soft drink option is available as a non-alcoholic alternative
  • Adults and concessions will receive a crystal whisky-tasting glass as a souvenir
  • Please arrive early as admission is by timed entry and guided tour

Remember to bring:

  • Please bring a valid photo ID to prove you are 18+ years of age, otherwise the soft drink option will be offered
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Provider
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

5/5

Service

5/5

Staff

5/5

Value for money

4.8/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sehr zu empfehlen, tolle Erklärungen , optisch ein Highlight,

  • TUI Travel Star

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    +has been very interesting, the activity is totally recommended.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - November 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - October 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - July 2023

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

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