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

“We had euan as our tour guide who was very fun and enjoyable to listen to giving us some great snippets of information about all the whiskey!!”

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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

“Michael was a fantastic tour guide! Enthusiastic, engaging, a magnificent story teller. I loved the history and the dark tales. The Q&A at the end pulled it all together. Would love to tour again!”

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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

“My husband and I were extremely lucky to have booked this tasting and it end up being more so a VIP session as we were the only “group” scheduled. Koffi was such a delight, very knowledgeable, extremely charming and a great storyteller. We had a…”

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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 interactive experience learning about whiskey from different regions of Scotland!! Would definitely recommend it to others!!”

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5.Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour

Experience Edinburgh’s first modern distillery with a guided tour, tastings of award-winning gin and whisky, and learn the craft behind these spirits.

★ 4.6

“The tour was excellent. The guide was very personable and her narration was excellent. I learned quite a bit about the process and really enjoyed the gin sample! So much so, that I bought some. And thank you for getting a cab for us. I…”

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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

“This was such a fun and immersive experience! The location was amazing —an underground room with seats around the walls so everyone had a great view and could chat with each other too. Our guide, Ewen, was incredible. A true Scottish storyteller with loads of…”

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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

“Nik was great as a driver and guide. The fringe festival and acdc concert meant coming back into town was quite delayed and Nik kept it cool with a fantastic play list.”

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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

“Very well organised and coordinated. The guide, Lizzie, was extremely knowledgeable and kept the entire group enthralled and entertained. History, culture, nature and to top it all whisky, were all included in a well spent day. strongly recommended.”

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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

“Quirky space. Great company. Knowledgeable guide. Learnt and tasted loads. Time flew. Would definitely repeat the experience. Absolute recommend for anyone with a fascination of Scotland, whisky or just enjoying yourself. Swirl your glass and judge those legs!….”

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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

“You cannot miss this full day tour of Stirling Castle from Edinburgh. The tour guide is awesome, filled with history and a lot of fun while you are making your way to the castle. You cannot miss Stirling Castle when in Scotland, it is at…”

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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

“A very fun and easy night. Mark was a great tour guide and we enjoyed the evening thoroughly. Central downtown Edinburg!”

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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

“A very special thanks to Lizzie who gave such a theatric performance while narrating the stories of Scotland and made the entire journey memorable. Also loved the fact we visited the not so commercial distilleries- so we had time for QnA and shopping. Fun fun…”

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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