Edinburgh · EDINBURGH WHISKY TASTINGS

The 15 Best Whisky Tastings in Edinburgh

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An hour with a knowledgeable pourer will teach you more than a shelf of duty free. These 15 tastings are priced by the dram count, with notes on which are aimed at beginners and which end somewhere you can eat.

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky - Choosing one Scotch dram
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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,578 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

At Edinburgh’s Scotch Whisky Experience, a guide leads you through a visual tour of whisky production, regional flavors, and tasting basics. You sample one chosen Scotch, or Irn Bru if under 18, then view more than 3,000 unopened bottles and receive a crystal tasting glass if you are an adult.

“What a fun and fascinating experience! The guided whisky tour was both engaging and informative—perfect for beginners and whisky lovers alike. I walked away knowing the basics of single malt versus blended whisky, how to assess and taste whisky properly (including the swirl test and bead speed), and what a whisky’s color—light or dark—can tell you about its character and aging. The tour takes you room to room, each with immersive visuals and storytelling that walk you through Scotland’s whisky-producing regions and how location influences flavor. I also learned what you can pair whisky with, which was a nice bonus! This experience makes whisky education approachable and fun. I highly…”

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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - Grassmarket views, pubs, and the first tastes
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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

2.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Spend about three hours walking from St Giles’ Cathedral through Edinburgh’s Old Town, tasting haggis, neeps and tatties, cheese, cakes, whisky, and a secret dish. Guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, Madge, Craig, and Joanne mix food with stories, folklore, and practical city tips.

“Nessye was excellent as a guide. Very energetic and knowledgeable and personable. Food was excellent. I would strongly recommend.”

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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge - A storyteller is as important as the whisky
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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

3.Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend about two hours in Hot Toddy’s cozy whisky lounge with a guide such as Ben, Euan, Alasdair, or Max. Taste four single malts from Scotland’s main whisky regions, compare Highland and Lowland styles, and hear folklore, family stories, and Edinburgh whisky lore.

“We had Sabie as our guide. It was really fun learning about the whiskeys in the Hot Toddy, a lovely, comfortable, speak-easy atmosphere. Sabie is an amazing whiskey guide with mesmerizing stories and a deep knowledge of whiskey and scientific processes of whiskey making.”

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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission - Dunkeld Cathedral and a short village stop
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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $80

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide such as Shea, Rhys, or William. Walk through The Hermitage, explore Dunkeld and Pitlochry, pause at Queen’s View, then tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery with whisky tasting included.

“We have an unique and wonderful experience during the day tour. Graham is an enthusiastic tour guide who is passionate to arrange the tour itinerary and even more on the details of the songs he choose to play in different sections during driving time. We have a great time to visit Dewars whisky distillery especially that's not only dropped by and taking photos but good enough time to learn, taste and feels the Scottish spirit and whisky history.”

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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting - The Hermitage and Black Linn Falls
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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

5.Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 628 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $63

Travel from Edinburgh into Perthshire with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Duncan, Graeme, Kylie, or Sean. Walk to Black Linn Falls, visit Dunkeld and Pitlochry, stop at Queen’s View, then tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery with whisky tasting. Expect a small minibus, outdoor stops, and a full day on the road.

“The guide was the best !! William is a gem of a person .. also the Dewar tour was really nice”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting - What happens during the one-hour visit
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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

6.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

Spend about an hour touring Holyrood Distillery with guides such as Brice, Diego, Chris, or Neil. See how this young Edinburgh distillery approaches whisky and gin, then taste several products in a relaxed setting. The tour suits both whisky fans and gin drinkers.

“One of my favourite places in Edi when it comes to learning (and tasting). Quick tour where you learn a lot about whiskey and gin making and taste some of the products. Now when they have a proper (non New Make) stuff you can actually see what is the final product :).”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour - Hermitage Waterfalls gives you a proper first walk
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

7.Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · from $101

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as Mark, Richie, Owen, or Karen. See Hermitage Waterfalls, Cairngorms National Park, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highland cows, with an optional cruise, one whisky dram, and fish and chips at your own cost.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this long day trip. Owens' knowledge of Scottish history and culture is amazing. Enjoyed the nature walks - scenic! Take the boat trip in Ft. Augusta to tour Loch Ness.”

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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Stirling Castle in 75 minutes
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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Edinburgh in a Mercedes mini-coach with a guide such as Angela, Keith, Alan, or Paul. See Stirling Castle, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne Distillery, with a short nature walk and whisky tasting. Admission fees and food are extra.

“Keith was a great trip guide. Funny informative and nothing was up much trouble. Enjoyed ye whole day !”

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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town - Four whiskies from Scotland’s main regions
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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

9.90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Meet at John’s Coffee House in Parliament Square for a 90-minute English tasting in The Lost Close. A guide such as Mark, Dan, Haley, or Eleanor leads you through four regional whiskies, whisky-making basics, and an underground Old Town venue. Intermediate and high-end tasting levels are also available.

“Great line up of whisky, great history, great location, and great guide. Highly recommend this tour if you want a down to earth tasting in a really cool setting.”

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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience - The morning drive through Perth and Kinross
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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience

10.Ultimate Whisky Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 305 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Travel from Edinburgh in a small group of up to 14 people to Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret, Scotland’s oldest working distillery. Expect guided tours, optional tastings, Highland scenery, lunch in Aberfeldy, and lively commentary from guides such as Ash, Adam, Mark, and Graham.

“That was fantastic. Adam is a very kind person I really loved the visits and also the road between the two distilleries.”

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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh - Leaving Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes coach
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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

11.Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Edinburgh in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking guide, visit Glengoyne and Deanston distilleries, taste two drams at each, and stop for lunch near Loch Lomond. Guides such as Alistair, Alex, and Duncan are praised for adding history, humor, and local color.

“Sean was just fantastic! He was fun and informative, just a perfect guide. We visited two whiskey distilleries and enjoyed time out of the city.”

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Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh - The road north: lochs, glens, and Highland cattle
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Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

12.Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $90

Leave Edinburgh at 8:15 a.m. for the Kelpies, Loch Lomond and Trossachs scenery, Glenturret Distillery, the Hermitage woodland, and Dunkeld. A local guide such as Dusty, Louise, or Duncan leads the day. Expect about nine hours, optional whisky costs, and a small group when vehicle size allows.

“The tour of the Famous Grouse distillery was great. The sampling room was my favorite! The Black Linn Falls, Dunkeld, Hermitage, Sterling Castle and the William Wallace monument. ALL great visits.”

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Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour - Dewar’s Aberfeldy: a polished first lesson
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Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

13.The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Edinburgh to Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret distilleries with a driver-guide, tasting Scotch and hearing Scottish stories along the way. You’ll also stop at the Forth Bridges and Aberfeldy village. Guides such as Gary, Morag, Martin, and Connor are known for lively commentary.

“Marty our tour guide was really funny and knowledgeable. Maybe rotate the music selection for variety. Both tours were fun and educational. Loved that some selection were only available there not sold everywhere. I would give it a 5, but my two personal gripes/suggestions are: 1. Look for a tour bus that has bathrooms on board and/or have a pick up next to a coffee shop with bathrooms before taking off instead of having to walk down 5-7 minutes to a coffee shop. Two, it would have been nice to not deviate from the itinerary and stop in town for lunch. The Dewey's distillery lunch options were not lunch options…”

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1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour - Glencoe in 15 minutes
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1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

14.1 Day Loch Ness, Whisky, Glencoe & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 12 hours 25 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Travel from Edinburgh through the Highlands with a Hairy Coo driver-guide, stopping at Deanston Distillery, Glencoe, Fort Augustus, the Commando Monument, and Pitlochry. Expect a long day, striking scenery, live storytelling, comfort breaks, and an optional whisky tour for an extra £15.50.

“The Highlands are beautiful. This was a perfect day and we were lucky to have beautiful weather! Or guide was beyond knowledgeable of Scotland and the Highlands.”

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Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour - Edinburgh - A very big day from Edinburgh
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Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour – Edinburgh

15.Loch Ness Cruise, Scenic Walk, Whisky & Glencoe Tour – Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave Edinburgh at 8am for a 12-hour Highland circuit with stops at the Hermitage, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Tyndrum, and Kilmahog. Guides such as Cameron, Harris, Richie, and Pete combine Scottish stories with scenic driving. The Loch Ness cruise and whisky tasting cost extra.

“Super road Trip! You see a lot in just one Day. Thank you to our exceptional tour guide/driver/entertainer Perry.”

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