The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky
Description
This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the five Scotch whisky producing regions and learn how the geography and weather combine to create regional characteristics shaping a single malt whisky's unique flavour. Delve into the history and alchemy of blending, and learn how the art of creating a perfectly balanced blended Scotch whisky came about. Finally, enjoy a guided tasting of your chosen whisky as you explore one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. The Tour cannot be changed to a different time.
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Itinerary
The multi-award-winning Scotch Whisky Experience is located in the heart of Edinburgh's world heritage site, right next to Edinburgh Castle. A guided whisky tour plus a nosing and tasting of a Scotch whisky (or soft drink) at the old town's Scotch Whisky Experience. This tour includes: • Introduction to the aromas in whisky and Scotland's five whisky producing regions • The secrets of single malt Scotch whisky production • Your selected dram of Scotch whisky, or Irn Bru for those under 18 years of age • Viewing of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky • Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (adults and concessions only) • Audio guide available (20 languages)
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- ASL and BSL devices available
- We replaced our barrel ride at the beginning of January 2023 with a new exciting experience!
- Customers wishing to amend bookings, must cancel and rebook their ticket(s).
Reviews(1,633)
The presentation was great but we were disappointed to see we only were offered 1 sample to taste. The tour should let you know this ahead of time. You should offer at least 2-3 tasting
I bought the whisky tasting tour as a birthday experience for my boyfriend, and it did not disappoint. Aiden, our tour guide, was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable and charismatic, making the whole experience both fun and engaging. He even recommended a whisky for us to try afterwards, which may have even converted us into whisky drinkers! I'd definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Hi Georgina, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the whisky tasting and that Aiden helped make it a memorable birthday experience. It's also fantastic to hear you may have been converted into whisky drinkers! Thank you for the review and recommendation and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Edinburgh! 🥃
Really cool experience. Very well made. Lots of things to learn and watch.
We didn't do the tour but visited the tasting bar downstairs. We've had good experiences there before - but this one was a disappointment. The server was able to propose some good things to taste based on our preference, but then never came back. They neglected to give us the water and dropper - took a long time to get someone's attention. Never really checked in again. We found a different server to try a couple more, but same sad lack of followup. I guess they're not interested in 2 middle aged women - but we have a lot of experience with tastings and it was their loss that they didn't engage. We would have done more and probably would have gone to the restaurant there if only they'd done better.
We're sorry to hear that this visit didn't live up to your previous experiences with us. While we're pleased our team was able to recommend whiskies suited to your tastes, it's disappointing to hear that the service lacked the attentiveness you should have received throughout your tasting. We appreciate your comments and will share them with the team, as every guest should feel welcomed and well looked after. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
Enjoyed the tour Molly gave. Learned about whisky and liked the tastings
The experience was very well done. They provide beautiful video presentations on the entire process of making scotch whiskey from grain to maturation. Our guide also provided detailed explanations of the process and answered any questions our small group had. The scotch vault and collection was amazing with over 3000 bottles some dating back 2000 years. My only criticism would be that we only tasted one type of whiskey and apparently if you want to taste more you need to take an upgraded tour. Otherwise it was very informative and I’d recommend it especially if you’re a scotch newly.
Great program of background, storytelling, information about different types of Scotch whiskies. Tasting wraps up the tour, storytelling, education side of the experience, You can also book a version that includes the "taste of Scotland" dinner. This is a wonderful dinner and whisky pairing mean where you can take your time, enjoy the dishes and the provided tastings. We had a great experience on both the tour/tasting and dinner. This is a highly recommended experience that really helps set the mood if you do this at the beginning of your trip. VERY worth the time and cost.
Thank you for joining us at The Scotch Whisky Experience and for taking the time to leave us review! It's lovely to hear that both the educational side of the tour and the Taste of Scotland dinner made such an impression. There's nothing better than seeing guests relax, enjoy the pairings, and discover a little more about Scotland's whisky heritage. Slàinte mhath! 🥃
Parts parts of it are very creative but they shuffle you in and shuffle you out. There is no time for questions. I suggest you take a tour at an actual distillery. This is just that magnificent, magnificent showroom, and a shop but you don’t really learn that much about whiskey.
Great presentation - loved the mixed medium. Wish we had tasted more whiskys, but that's what the other tours are for I guess!
A throughly enjoyable experience with a little bit of everything for everyone. Special shoutout to Maddie who gave me a detailed knowledge of whiskeys and despite being busy gave me her time. A highly recommended experience:)
