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By The Scotch Whisky Experience

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €29 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 50m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn about the origins, art of whisky making & maturation of Scotch whisky.
    • Discover the contrasting aromas of Scotland’s five whisky-producing regions.
    • Enjoy a tutored dram, as you explore our world-famous Scotch whisky collection.
    • This immersive whisky experience is interactive, informal, educational & fun.
    • WINNER - SCOTLAND'S BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION 2024

Activity location

    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 356 Royal Mile, Edinburgh, UK | The Scotch Whisky Experience is located at the top of The Royal Mile, beside Edinburgh Castle. The closest car parking facility is the NCP car park on Castle Terrace.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Silver Tour Experience

  • Activity duration is 50 minutes50m
    50m
  • English

The perfect introduction to the World of whisky. Enjoy a guided tour and 1 whisky tasting or soft drink.

Price details
€29.14 x 1 Adult€29.14
Total
Price is €29.14

Gold Tour Experience

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English

A real taste of Scotch! Upgrade to the Gold Tour, which includes Silver Tour + tutored tasting of FOUR additional regional malts. During this taste sensation, you’ll discover each region’s flavours, from Speyside’s fruity malts to Islay’s smoky whiskies.

Price details
€46.34 x 1 Adult€46.34
Total
Price is €46.34

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Scotch whisky tasting or soft drink option
  • Inclusions
    Gift of a crystal tasting glass for visitors over 18 years of age
  • Inclusions
    Tasting tray of 4 additional single malt Scotch whiskies (if Gold Tour option is selected)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Smoking, Video recording, Wearing a costume
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • VOTED SCOTLAND'S BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION 2024, we’re the only attraction in the WORLD to take guests on a grand tour of Scotland’s five whisky regions, telling the WHOLE storey of Scotch whisky!

    With us, you’ll discover each region’s unique aromas and flavours, from the floral and fruity malts of Speyside, to the smoky and peaty whiskies of Islay.

    During your guided tour, you'll explore the glass & marble vault of our amazing Scotch whisky collection - one of the world’s largest collections, with almost 3,500 individual bottles.

    You begin your tour by learning about the production and maturation process of single malt Scotch whisky, before enjoying a sensory journey across Scotland, and introduction to the five Scotch whisky-producing regions.

    Next, you'll discover the art of blending, in our Blenders' Sample Room, learning the secrets of how the world-famous blends are created, before enjoying the chance to explore “one of the seven wonders of the Scotch whisky world” - the glass & marble vault of our world-famous Scotch whisky collection.

    When you select the Gold Tour option, after enjoying a fully guided Silver Tour, you'll compare and contrast four regional single malts, while relaxing in the McIntyre Gallery. Assisted by experienced guides, and provided with tasting notes, you'll be able to sip like a true connoisseur.

Location

Activity location

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    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 356 Royal Mile, Edinburgh, UK | The Scotch Whisky Experience is located at the top of The Royal Mile, beside Edinburgh Castle. The closest car parking facility is the NCP car park on Castle Terrace.
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom