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Explore the origins of whisky through an immersive journey of maturation and blending before viewing one of the world’s largest Scotch collections.
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Travel through Scotland’s whisky regions in 75 minutes with a live guide and personal audio guides available in 20 different languages.
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Enjoy a guided tasting of five whiskies: one regional dram during the tour, plus an exclusive tray of four contrasting single malts for the finale.
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Take home a professional crystal tasting glass as a souvenir, perfect for continuing your flavour exploration long after the tour ends.
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Gain a one-year membership to the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society, unlocking exclusive discounts on bottles, miniatures, and drinks at the bar.
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Entry tickets to The Gold Tour - Scotch Whisky Experience
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75-min guided tour
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Comparative tasting of four regional single malts
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Dram of single malt or blended Scotch whisky
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Access to the Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, Maturation immersive journey
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1-year Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society membership
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10% off the list price of all Scotch whiskies at the bar during the membership year
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£2 discount off all 70cl bottles of whisky and exclusive Scotch Whisky Experience whisky miniature packs during the membership year
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15% discount on the Scotch Whisky Training School for the cardholder
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Crystal tasting glass
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Audio guide in American Sign Language, Brazilian Portuguese, British Sign Language, International Sign Language, Cantonese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gaelic, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Elevate your Edinburgh visit with the ultimate whisky masterclass. The Gold Tour takes you beyond the basics, combining an immersive production journey with a premium five-dram tasting flight. Perfect for those who want to deepen their knowledge, compare Scotland's famous regions, and walk away with exclusive membership perks.
Getting started
Meet your expert guide at our world-class facility on the Royal Mile to begin your 75-minute experience. You’ll be equipped with a high-tech audio guide available in 20 languages, ensuring you don't miss a single detail of the history and craft, before heading into the state-of-the-art maturation space.
What to expect
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Expect a sensory-driven adventure that blends high-tech storytelling with traditional tasting. You’ll start by uncovering the secrets of distillation and blending before entering the vault of one of the world’s largest Scotch whisky collections. The experience culminates in a seated, expert-led tasting where you’ll compare four premium regional malts alongside your initial chosen dram.
Features:
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The immersive "Origins" journey: Experience the Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, Maturation exhibition. This fully guided, sensory tour explores the science of maturation and the specific environmental factors that give Scotch its world-renowned character.
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The 5-dram premium tasting: The Gold Tour provides an introductory tasting tray of four contrasting regional single malts plus your choice of a Silver Tour dram for a side-by-side comparison designed to help you find your perfect ‘liquid gold’.
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Record-breaking collection access: Enjoy a viewing of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky. Surrounded by over 3,000 rare bottles, you’ll learn the stories behind the labels in a setting unlike anywhere else on earth.
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Exclusive membership & souvenirs: Your ticket includes a one-year membership to the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society, granting you 10% off bar drinks and discounts on bottles in the shop. Plus, every adult takes home a beautiful crystal tasting glass as a memento.
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What to bring
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
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Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not allowed in this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, smoking is not allowed on this experience.
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Kids under 18 are not allowed to go on this experience.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible.
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Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
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Hearing loop technology, audio-visual guide, International Sign Language (ISL), BSL & ASL are available for this experience.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.
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Please arrive at least 10 mins early, or you may not be allowed in.
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Facilities: restroom.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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