Edinburgh Whisky Tasting and History on the Royal Mile

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Edinburgh Whisky Tasting and History on the Royal Mile

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 US$47.95  per guest
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Earliest available date: August 21, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Vegetarian, Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover an intimate whisky tasting masterclass in the heart of Edinburgh. Explore the history, taste premium drams, and learn from experts on the famous Royal Mile. Ideal for all whisky lovers.

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

Experience Details

This experience offers a true taste of Scotland in an intimate cellar right on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. With a maximum of just 10 guests, each session is personal, relaxed, and engaging — a world away from crowded, touristy tours. Our whisky masterclass is designed to be welcoming for both beginners and enthusiasts, blending expert education with storytelling and fun. Plus, with options to upgrade to premium and rare drams, you can tailor the experience to suit your curiosity or passion for whisky. It's an authentic, intimate way to discover the magic of Scotch whisky in the heart of the city.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
4 Whisky Drams
Whisky expert and storytelling guide

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Minimum age is 18 years

What You’ll Experience

You'll begin your whisky tasting experience by meeting at our bar, before being welcomed into our historic cellar on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Once seated, with four carefully selected drams in front of you, your whisky masterclass begins. Guided by a passionate expert, you'll explore the rich history of Scotch whisky, learn how to properly nose and taste each dram, and discover what to look for in aroma, palate, and finish. Along the way, you'll hear fascinating stories about the origins and evolution of whisky in Scotland, blending education with a relaxed, fun atmosphere. With a maximum group size of just 10 guests, the experience remains intimate and personal, allowing plenty of time for questions and conversation. Whether you're a complete beginner or a whisky enthusiast, the session is designed to be accessible, welcoming, and informative for all. At the start, you’ll also have the opportunity to upgrade to premium or rare whiskies if you wish to enhance your tasting journey. Each guest will leave with their own tasting sheet as a memento — perfect for remembering your favourites and continuing your whisky adventure.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Cask and Vine, Canongate, Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, EH8 8AB

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In the heart of Edinburgh on the Royal Mile, join us at Cask and Vine, Edinburgh's premier wine and whisky bar for your tasting experience.
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.

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4.8
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based on 6 reviews
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Nice and interesting whisky tasting!
April 28, 2026

We had a very nice whisky tasting. Our host was thoroughly read and entertaining. The room was in the basement and felt just right for the purpose.

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Awesome whisky tasting experience
March 13, 2026

Fantastic and impressive tasting. Whiskies were not just the usual ones you see on any shelf and the history element of drink in Scotland was really interesting.

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We did it cuz it’s a Scotland thing to do
October 02, 2025

The guide was very good and informative but whisky just not my thing. We are glad we did this but also glad we did the less expensive one.

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Interesting and informative whisky tasting
June 30, 2025

Husband wanted to do a whisky tasting, I don't really like it but Chris still made it fun and interesting and I even liked a couple of them (husband finished them off though!). I would highly recom...read more

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Really fun whisky tasting
June 30, 2025

We had such a fantastic tasting with Chris, he really knows what he is talking about and made us whisky newbies feel at ease. The whiskies were really nice as well and some unique drams like grain ...read more

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