90-minute introduction to Whisky in the Old Town of Edinburgh

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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English
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Delve into Scotland's heritage with a 90-minute whisky intro session. Explore history, process, and tasting in an exclusive Old Town setting. Discover regional varieties and fascinating tales.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Whisky 101! An introduction to the history, process, and tasting of our national drink - whisky - all done in 90 minutes in a unique underground space, recently uncovered, in the heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh. You will have exclusive access to this historical site, taste whiskies from each of the major whisky regions and hear some of the stories about how whisky came to have such a crucial role in our nations history.

Sample Menu

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Whisky
4 whiskies, one from each of the major whisky production regions of Scotland

What You Get

Exclusive access to The Lost Close
Experienced Local Guide
Alcoholic beverages
4 Whiskies, one from each of the major whisky production regions of Scotland

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Join us for an evening of whisky and stories in the historic heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh! This is the ideal introduction to the world of whisky - we'll talk to you about the history of whisky, and tell you how Scottish whisky became the finest in the world. Along the way, we'll sample whiskies from each of the major whisky producing regions of Scotland, whilst exploring a newly uncovered underground area of Edinburgh. With 4 different whiskies, one of our guides leads you on a spirited adventure through our very unique venue. The different levels all run at the same time and place, so you can tailor the experience to suit your group by selecting different ones for each member:- Intermediate Whiskies - for those who have a little more whisky experience and want the opportunity to try something more rare and complex, this offers you more unusual and exciting whiskies, with the same blend of history to accompany them! 4 Drams of more upmarket whisky High End Whiskies - top shelf whisky for the serious whisky buff! 5 Drams this time, and the whiskies that you would pine after in the specialist whisky shops, but maybe hesitate to buy because of the price tag ;)

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

John's Coffee House & Tavern, Parliament Square, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1RF

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Behind St Giles Cathedral, in the corner of Parliament Square, you'll fin the statue of James Braidwood, and next to that is John's Coffee House & Tavern (part of CoDE Hostel), 1A Parliament Square, EH1 1RF where we'll meet you at reception!
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Eleanor was absolutely...
June 27, 2025
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Eleanor was absolutely incredible! They were kind, informative, and had amazing taste in whisky. I would definitely recommend for anyone of all whisky experience levels.

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Fun experience tasting...
June 26, 2025
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Fun experience tasting and learning about scotch and its regions. Cool location…lost close. Recommend it!!

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Good fun, and a great learning experience
June 24, 2025
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My husband and I loved this experience! Neither of us are that into whiskey, but we wanted to experience authentic Scottish whiskey, and we enjoyed Dan's explanations and humor. The group we were w...read more

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Very fun and informative!
June 16, 2025
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Very fun and informative! The environment was amazing, and the whisky was lovely. Our guide was very friendly and full of great information.

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Glad I experienced this tour
June 15, 2025
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Great history of whiskey with a good sampling of spirits. Great information without too much sales pressure. Glad I experienced this tour.

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