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.

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

“I travel a lot and go to a lot of tours and experiences. This experience is one of my favourite ones! What an amazing experience! I think it would be good to do with your partner, or solo as well. Leaving this review like half…”

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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

“Derick was awesome! I enjoyed the tour. Especially being to take walks in nature. It’s the day I fell in love with 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

“We bought this as a Father’s Day gift to enjoy on our visit to Edinburgh. My husband is a big whisky fan - he said the guide was very informative and eloquently spoken. The setting was amazing and there was a very good selection of…”

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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

“Loved the castle. Wish we could have had more time there. Thought all fees were included, as they have been with other cruises. The description was not thorough enough. Did not realize there was a hike by a loch. The tour bus was very dated.”

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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

“Great setting, patter & whiskey tasting for a beginner. 4 interesting whiskeys from different regions tried and explained”

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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 enjoyed both Glengoyne and Deanston. Thomas at Deanston was an amusing companion and a guide and our visit there was a really interesting experience, he made sure he did not repeat anything we already heard at Glengoyne, so we sure recommend visiting both distilleries!…”

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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