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




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.
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
What You Get
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
Meeting & Pickup
John's Coffee House & Tavern, Parliament Square, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 1RF
Open in Google MapsThis 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.
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.
Fun experience tasting and learning about scotch and its regions. Cool location…lost close. Recommend it!!
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
Very fun and informative! The environment was amazing, and the whisky was lovely. Our guide was very friendly and full of great information.
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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