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Edinburgh Whisky

Located right on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, The Scotch Whisky Experience takes you on a fun, interactive whisky journey. See how Scotland’s famous spirit is made, explore one of the world’s biggest whisky collections, and enjoy expert-led tastings. For your first time? The Silver Tour is a great start! But if you are a whiskey connoisseur, the Gold Tour is calling your name!

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Visitors with a guide on a sensory journey through the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Guide explaining whisky production at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sensory video journey through Scotland at Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh.
Scotch Whisky Experience tour guide explaining whisky aging process in Edinburgh.
Scotch Whisky Experience building exterior in Edinburgh, showcasing traditional architecture.
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1 hr 15 min
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  • Taste Scotland in four pours! Sip and compare local blends from four whisky regions, each with its own bold character.

  • Learn about the nitty-gritty of each drink. The guide will break down smoky, sweet, and spicy notes, helping you match each sip to its Scottish roots!

  • Avail perks that last long. The Gold Tour comes with a one-year Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society membership, so your benefits keep going.

  • Perfect deal for connoisseurs—enjoy a full year of member-exclusive discounts at the shop, making every sip and bottle even more rewarding.

  • In 75 mins, see one of the world’s largest Scotch whisky collections, containing 3,384 bottles, with an audio guide that speaks 20 languages.

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  • Taste Scotland in four pours! Sip and compare local blends from four whisky regions, each with its own bold character.

  • Learn about the nitty-gritty of each drink. The guide will break down smoky, sweet, and spicy notes, helping you match each sip to its Scottish roots!

  • Avail perks that last long. The Gold Tour comes with a one-year Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society membership, so your benefits keep going.

  • Perfect deal for connoisseurs—enjoy a full year of member-exclusive discounts at the shop, making every sip and bottle even more rewarding.

  • In 75 mins, see one of the world’s largest Scotch whisky collections, containing 3,384 bottles, with an audio guide that speaks 20 languages.

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£38.50
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience building in Edinburgh, featuring The Silver Tour signage.
Visitors with a guide at the Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour in Edinburgh, exploring whisky-making.
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, showcasing whisky barrels and tasting room.
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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50 min
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  • This expert-led tour makes you a pro—history, flavors, and a tasting inside one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky!

  • From smoky Islay to sweet Speyside, explore Scotland’s whisky map, uncover the secrets of aging and blending, then pick your drink!

  • Learn about the whisky-making process in 50 mins flat with expert guides and audio in 20 languages, from Italian to Cantonese.

  • Grown-ups get signature pours and under-18s get Irn-Bru, Scotland’s other national drink. One’s smooth, one’s fizzy, both are 100 percent Scottish.

  • Your journey doesn’t end here! Adults get a crystal-tasting glass to keep, so every future drink comes with a side of great memories.

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  • This expert-led tour makes you a pro—history, flavors, and a tasting inside one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky!

  • From smoky Islay to sweet Speyside, explore Scotland’s whisky map, uncover the secrets of aging and blending, then pick your drink!

  • Learn about the whisky-making process in 50 mins flat with expert guides and audio in 20 languages, from Italian to Cantonese.

  • Grown-ups get signature pours and under-18s get Irn-Bru, Scotland’s other national drink. One’s smooth, one’s fizzy, both are 100 percent Scottish.

  • Your journey doesn’t end here! Adults get a crystal-tasting glass to keep, so every future drink comes with a side of great memories.

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£24
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Visitors with a guide at the Scotch Whisky Experience Silver Tour in Edinburgh, exploring whisky-making.
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Scotch Whisky Experience building in Edinburgh, featuring The Silver Tour signage.
Visitors with a guide on a sensory journey through the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Scotch Whisky Experience sensory video journey in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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  • Tour two major attractions with one ticket—chilling Scottish tales followed by whisky education and tastings, all sorted in a single booking.

  • At The Edinburgh Dungeon, meet plague doctors, Burke and Hare, and witches across live shows and eerie effects. Great for ages eight and up.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute guided journey through Scotland’s regional distilling traditions and craftsmanship, ending with a keepsake glass to take home.

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  • Tour two major attractions with one ticket—chilling Scottish tales followed by whisky education and tastings, all sorted in a single booking.

  • At The Edinburgh Dungeon, meet plague doctors, Burke and Hare, and witches across live shows and eerie effects. Great for ages eight and up.

  • Enjoy a 50-minute guided journey through Scotland’s regional distilling traditions and craftsmanship, ending with a keepsake glass to take home.

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£43.22

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Guests learning about Scotch whisky with a host at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Whiskey tasting with food pairing at a distillery in Scotland.
Guests exploring Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, Scotland, surrounded by whisky barrels.
Scotch Whisky Experience host explaining whisky-making process in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Edinburgh Castle view from The Scotch Whisky Experience entrance.
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  • Sample four distinct malt tastings from different Scottish regions, each paired with a canapé featuring smoked trout, venison, cheese, or chocolate.

  • Join a senior expert for an interactive storytelling session detailing the history and craft behind each regional tasting.

  • Enjoy the experience in a beautifully designed private room dedicated to showcasing Scotland’s malt heritage.

  • Guided by an expert, you'll learn to recognise distinct regional flavour notes and how each one pairs with traditional Scottish bites.

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  • Sample four distinct malt tastings from different Scottish regions, each paired with a canapé featuring smoked trout, venison, cheese, or chocolate.

  • Join a senior expert for an interactive storytelling session detailing the history and craft behind each regional tasting.

  • Enjoy the experience in a beautifully designed private room dedicated to showcasing Scotland’s malt heritage.

  • Guided by an expert, you'll learn to recognise distinct regional flavour notes and how each one pairs with traditional Scottish bites.

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£50
Whisky tasting glasses arranged on a table at a distillery tour in Scotland.
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  • Stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town on a guided walking tour and tasting experience, where a guide brings the city’s rich whisky heritage to life.

  • Hear tales of whisky smugglers, King James IV’s whisky promotion, and the rise of Scotland’s largest whisky company as you explore historic streets.

  • Visit Megget’s Cellar for a specialist-led tasting session and savor 4 Scottish local specialities. Learn about their production, flavors, and whisky legacy!

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  • Stroll through Edinburgh’s Old Town on a guided walking tour and tasting experience, where a guide brings the city’s rich whisky heritage to life.

  • Hear tales of whisky smugglers, King James IV’s whisky promotion, and the rise of Scotland’s largest whisky company as you explore historic streets.

  • Visit Megget’s Cellar for a specialist-led tasting session and savor 4 Scottish local specialities. Learn about their production, flavors, and whisky legacy!

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£40

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