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.

1.Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

Discover Edinburgh’s best whisky experience with a guided tour and tastings at The Scotch Whisky Experience. Learn, taste, and explore Scotland’s famous whisky regions.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Very interactive and fun to do. Robyn was a fantastic guide, very friendly and knowledgable. She happily answered all our questions”

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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

“Amazing. Great way to learn how to taste whisky. And the guide was so friendly and really good at story telling. I was hooked for the full 2 hours haha. She also made sure everyone was apart of the coversation which was very nice. :)”

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4.The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

Discover Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience with a guided tour, tastings, and collection viewing—perfect for newcomers and whisky enthusiasts alike.

★ 4.5

“Very cool experience! Never been on a distillery/winery/brewery tour like this before. A lot of interesting information presented in a variety of ways. You have to see for yourself. Highly recommend!”

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6.Whisky & Tales: Whisky, History & Storytelling

Discover Edinburgh’s whisky scene with this engaging 2-hour tasting tour, featuring four single malts, storytelling, and a cozy bespoke lounge experience.

★ 5.0

“Ben (William) was great! He was a wealth of information on Scottish whiskey and told very funny and interesting stories that tied back to whiskey somehow. We were in a very small group of 6 people which was very intimate and probably less of a…”

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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

“The itinerary for this tour was a perfect combination of events and locations, including lunch and time to explore Pitlochry at the edge of the Highlands. William was a very friendly and knowledgable tour guide who provided us with an enjoyable introduction to these special…”

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8.From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

Discover Scotland's Highlands on a full-day tour from Edinburgh, featuring stunning scenery, historic towns, and whisky tasting—all in one memorable trip.

★ 4.8

“Amazing trip through the highlands and Dewars. Graeme was a phenomenal guide; he was witty, fun, and filled with SO much information about Scotland.”

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9.Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

Discover Holyrood Distillery’s whisky and gin tour in Edinburgh, featuring tastings, expert guides, and a behind-the-scenes look at innovative spirits.

★ 5.0

“It was interesting to see the process. The goods were creative in the way that the distillery made so many variations with the base product. David was a friendly and informative guide.”

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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

“Had a great time. Very friendly and knowledgeable host Sarah who made the experience memorable. Nice and informal setting where we got to experience a great range of excellent whiskies without the pressure of the 'hard sell'. Also a great opportunity to meet a few…”

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11.Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

Experience the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh with a full-day tour covering Loch Ness, Glencoe, waterfalls, whisky tasting, and traditional fish & chips.

★ 4.9

“Fabulous!! Saw so much in 1 (long) day The format is fast paced but still comfortable, with adequate but not lengthy stops. Our group were very friendly & changed around seats as needed. Very comfortable vehicle. What made the tour so memorable were the amazing…”

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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

“Angela did an amazing job with making us feel comfortable in such a small van with offering an extender so we didn't break our nails. She was knowledgeable and very nice. I would take a tour with Heart of Scotland again.”

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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

“Adam was our guide, and he was lovely. Just the right balance of information, humor and consideration. It was an enjoyable day.”

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15.From Edinburgh: Discovering Malt Whisky Day Tour with Entry

Explore Scotland's water of life on a full-day whisky tour from Edinburgh, visiting iconic distilleries, tasting premium malts, and enjoying scenic views.

★ 4.7

“We had a great day visiting the distilleries. Glengoyne gave us more detailed tour with process explanations. Our van traveled over nice roads where was possible to see Scotland landscape while our guide told us historical facts during our journey who was really interesting. Recommended”

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