A Taste of Scotland - Scotch Whisky Experience: Guided Tasting & 3-Course Meal

Combining the high-tech storytelling of the Gold Whisky Tour with a sophisticated seven-dish tasting menu, this is the perfect way to savour the very best of Scotland’s liquid gold and world-class cuisine in one afternoon.

Meet your expert guide at the Scotch Whisky Experience on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. After a warm welcome, you’ll begin your journey with a fully guided 75-min tour. Whether you’re a native speaker or visiting from abroad, grab an audio guide, available in 20 languages, to ensure you don't miss a single detail.

The Scotch Whisky Experience

Start with an immersive exploration of whisky’s origins and maturation before moving into a comparative tasting session. Once your palate is primed, you’ll transition seamlessly to a pre-reserved table at the award-winning Amber Restaurant for a curated dining experience that celebrates local Scottish ingredients.

Features

• The immersive Gold Tour: Journey through the Origins, Art of Whisky Making, Maturation experience. This immersive walkthrough brings the science and soul of distillation to life, culminating in a viewing of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky.

• Comparative regional tasting: Expand your knowledge with a guided tasting of five whiskies in total. You’ll enjoy your choice of a single malt or blend, plus a specialised introductory tray of four contrasting regional single malts to help you identify your favorite Scottish profile.

• Seven-dish tasting menu: Take your seat in the acclaimed Amber Restaurant for a 3-course culinary showcase. The menu features a trio of starters and mains, allowing you to sample a wide variety of traditional flavours.

• Perfect culinary finish: Conclude your dining experience with a hand-crafted dessert specifically matched with a final dram of Scotch whisky to enhance the flavours. Your meal is rounded off with your choice of freshly brewed coffee or tea.

• Take-home crystal souvenir: The memories don't end when the tour does. Every guest receives a professional crystal tasting glass to take home—the perfect souvenir to help you continue your tasting journey long after you leave Edinburgh.