Afternoon Whisky Tasting in a Traditional Edinburgh Bar

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English
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Experience an intimate afternoon of whisky in Edinburgh's Jolly Judge Bar. Tailored tastings for beginners and enthusiasts alike, offering insights into Scotch whisky's unique flavors and heritage.

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

Experience Details

Whisky tastings for individuals or small groups hosted in a traditional bar in the heart of Edinburgh city centre.

2.30pm tastings at the Jolly Judge Bar


Personally tailored to suit the clients knowledge and understanding of Scotch whisky. With a focus on discussion, explanation and answering customers questions in a free-form style rather than a rehearsed script. I aim to make every tasting a unique and memorable experience for everybody at the table.


Perfectly suited for beginners, but also for those wishing to learn a little more about Scotch, its tastes, and history. My tastings are freely open to tourists and local alike.

Sample Menu

MAIN
4 drams of Single Malt Scotch Whisky
4 x 25ml servings of whisky

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
4 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • For Wheelchair users please contact me directly - I may be able to find a more suitable venue
  • dog's permitted by advance request - let me know at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • over 18's only permitted within the venue
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

"A Taste of Scotland" - An Introduction to Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2.30pm - The Jolly Judge Bar - 7 James Court EH1 2PB - Sample 4 whiskies in a local Edinburgh bar - Learn about the history, production, and flavors of Scotch - Friendly and relaxed discussion, plenty of time to ask me anything - Advice on local whisky shops and what to buy that you won't get back home - Recommendations of local whisky bars to continue your experience in the city Small group tastings for between 1 to 6 people with plenty of opportunity for you to ask questions and draw upon my 25+ years of whisky experience as I guide you through the fascinating world of Scottish whisky. Perfect for your first introduction to Scotch, or for those wishing to grow an understanding of their personal tastes and how to select a scotch in a bar or retail store. Due to conflict in booking systems I can only take bookings for the 5.30pm tasting at the Abbotsford bar directly via my website. Contact me directly to see if I have availability for your desired date, your ticket will be valid for either time as prices are the same but please do get in touch before purchasing to ensure I can accommodate the switch!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Lawnmarket, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH1 2PB

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2.30pm - The Jolly Judge Bar - 7 James Court EH1 2PB Heading up hill along the Royal Mile past St Giles Cathedral on your left side, continue s up towards the Castle. Tunnel to the right, just after Gladstone's Land will take you into St James Court.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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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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