Edinburgh

15 Best Edinburgh Whisky Tastings

The whisky experiences: the Scotch Whisky Experience’s barrel ride, Johnnie Walker’s eight-floor flagship and tastings that map the regions dram by dram. You leave fluent in peat.

2.Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Discover Edinburgh’s haunted underground vaults with this 2-hour ghost tour featuring storytelling, history, and a complimentary whisky or soft drink.

★ 4.7

“Sophie was fantastic. Very good tour. Loved it. would highly recommend. So interesting from start to finish also love that you get a whiskey at the end. Sophie made the tour come to life with fabulous storytelling.”

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3.Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

Discover Edinburgh’s whisky culture with a storytelling tour featuring four single malts from different regions, guided by engaging experts for an authentic experience.

★ 4.9

“Ben was very entertaining and informative. The whisky tasting were spaced out perfectly and in between each tasting lots of good information were shared. Strongly recommended and one of the must when visiting Edinburgh.”

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7.Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

Discover Scotland’s stunning Highlands and enjoy a whiskey tasting with this small-group tour from Edinburgh, featuring iconic views, charming villages, and a distillery visit.

★ 5.0

“Awesome tour for a one day adventure ! Packs a lot into just a few hours . Our tour guide , William was Really cool . Everything on time and really diverse things to see”

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10.Edinburgh: The Lost Close Underground Scotch Whiskey Tasting

Discover Edinburgh’s underground vaults with this whisky tasting tour, featuring expert guides, region-specific drams, and authentic Scottish stories.

★ 4.7

“Rosie is an amazing young tour guide eith great humour and an astute knowledge about the history that goes with the whisky. The underground was a cozy and likeable setting to enjoy this introduction. Highly recommend! You will not be disappointed.”

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12.Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Discover Scotland’s highlights on this small-group tour from Edinburgh, visiting Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and a whisky distillery for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Keith was absolutely wonderful and really added to the experience. Extremely knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Would recommend to anyone.”

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13.90-minute introduction to Whisky in the Old Town of Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh’s underground whisky experience. Taste regional drams, learn Scottish history, and explore a hidden vault in the Old Town for just under $11.

★ 5.0

“This was about of fun to do with friends. The perfect experience at night to have a taste of Scotland. They are very knowledgeable and friendly!”

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14.Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience

Explore Scotland’s whisky heritage on this full-day small-group tour from Edinburgh, visiting two historic distilleries with tastings, scenic views, and local charm.

★ 4.8

“graham is the best guide we have evr had anywhere. we loved his banter his comedy and his knowledge on everything Scotland! we hope to have him again as our guide in the future. Thank you Graham!”

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More Edinburgh Whisky Tastings

4.5Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh9 hours (approx.)$99.71 4.5From Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond & Whisky Tour10 hours$75 5.0Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh$90.89 4.5Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour10 hours (approx.)$83.18 4.7Stirling Castle, Highland Lochs & Whisky Tour from Edinburgh10 hours$94 4.5Loch Lomond, Stirling and Whisky Tour from Edinburgh10 hours (approx.)$77.78 5.01 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour12 hours 25 minutes (approx.)$68.06 5.0Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour – Edinburgh12 hours (approx.)$90.28 5.04 Day Islay Whisky Tour from Edinburgh4 days (approx.)$1,520.87 5.0Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$131.95 4.8Edinburgh: Small-Group History of Whisky Tour with Tasting2 hours$47 4.5From Edinburgh: Full Day Scottish Highlands and Whisky Tour9 hours$72 5.0Stirling Castle, Whisky & Kelpies Tour starting Edinburgh9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$90.28 5.0Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery ‘Journey to Whisky’ Tour & Tasting1 hour (approx.)$43.06 5.03-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions3 days (approx.)$809.01 5.0Scotch Whisky Tasting – The True Spirit of Scotland1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$52.73 5.04-Day Islay & Whisky Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh4 days (approx.)$1,351.07 4.7From Edinburgh: Speyside Whisky Trail 3-Day Group Tour3 days$721 4.8Edinburgh: Stirling Castle, Kelpies, Whisky & Highlands Tour$108 4.9Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting1.5 hours$28 4.6Edinburgh: Stirling, Whisky and St Andrews Tour in Spanish$71 5.0Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting2 hours (approx.)$59.65 5.0Waterfalls, Warriors & Whisky Adventure Day Tour from Edinburgh1 day (approx.)$93.91 4.9From Edinburgh: Islay and The Whisky Coast 4-Day Tour4 days$1,205