The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

Duration50m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesHindi, German, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Cantonese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Czech, Japanese, Polish, Dutch

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the five Scotch whisky producing regions and learn how the geography and weather combine to create regional characteristics shaping a single malt whisky's unique flavour. Delve into the history and alchemy of blending, and learn how the art of creating a perfectly balanced blended Scotch whisky came about. Finally, enjoy a guided tasting of your chosen whisky as you explore one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. The Tour cannot be changed to a different time.

What's included

Crystal Whisky Glass souvenir
Audio-guides in 20 languages
Dram of Scotch whisky
Expert whisky guide

What to expect

The Scotch Whisky Experience
1h · Admission ticket included

The multi-award-winning Scotch Whisky Experience is located in the heart of Edinburgh's world heritage site, right next to Edinburgh Castle. A guided whisky tour plus a nosing and tasting of a Scotch whisky (or soft drink) at the old town's Scotch Whisky Experience.

This tour includes:
• Introduction to the aromas in whisky and Scotland's five whisky producing regions
• The secrets of single malt Scotch whisky production
• Your selected dram of Scotch whisky, or Irn Bru for those under 18 years of age
• Viewing of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky
• Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (adults and concessions only)
• Audio guide available (20 languages)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Conveniently located next to Edinburgh Castle, at the top of The Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town World Heritage Site.
For additional access information and our Access Guide please see our main website or telephone.

End point

Conveniently located next to Edinburgh Castle, at the top of The Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town World Heritage Site.
For additional access information and our Access Guide please see our main website or telephone.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
ASL and BSL devices available
We replaced our barrel ride at the beginning of January 2023 with a new exciting experience!
Customers wishing to amend bookings, must cancel and rebook their ticket(s).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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