Glenkinchie Distillery: Flavour Journey Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Join us on a journey through Glenkinchie’s storied landscape and rich heritage, filled with passionate people and a quest to capture the essence of East Lothian through our flavourful field-to-glass whisky process.
Your full-sensory tour culminates in a tutored whisky tasting of 3 drams and a wee cocktail in our Tasting Room – a delicious ending to a wonderful adventure at the Lowland Home of Johnnie Walker.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Glenkinchie Distillery
Glenkinchie proudly serves as one of the Four Corners of Scotland distilleries of Johnnie Walker, representing the Lowland home of this iconic blend. Here, craftspeople distil the Edinburgh Malt that is enjoyed around the world on its own and as a vital component of Johnnie Walker whiskies. Experience Glenkinchie distillery for yourself with an immersive experience which will bring you face-to-face with the traditional production methods as well as the revered malt itself.
What‘s Included
Tutored whisky tasting of 3 drams and a wee cocktail in our Tasting Room
Meeting points
Glenkinchie Distillery
Pencaitland United Kingdom
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Glenkinchie Distillery: Flavour Journey Tour
Reviews
98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the best experienced ever
Diana L,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is an absolutely brilliant experience at Glenkinchie. The staff are so knowledgeable about the distillery and exceptionally welcoming. John B who took us around was superb - spoke with real passion and knowledgeable about the whole history and production process. He made it great fun and it is definitely a must for all travellers.
Fantastic and immersive experience
steffana2026,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with a great guide who talked through everything whisky in a friendly manor.
Definitely worth a detour from Edinburgh
O8012DJthomasl,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour and fantastically nice hosts. You feel welcome! Tip take an Uber out. Book a return, waiting time about 1 hour.
Great visit
O5174SUmikeb,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, very professional and well informed.
Great experience!
Roos L,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour!! Not too far from Edinburgh and easy to get to. Really interesting tour and our guide Kirsty was fantastic :)
Top drawer experience
Trip27337115718,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were guided around the distillery by Keith. He gave us a fascinating insight into the distillation process, together with a detailed explanation of the distillery's history, answering questions at every stage. We've been on distillery tours before but none can match this one.
The heart of whisky
TrailBlazer367255,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an excellent experience guided by Pascal who explained all the details about the history of the company, the production process and secrets about “the understanding whisky” in a very friendly and sincere manner.
Great experience all around.
O4510WUtoddr,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was an awesome tour guide!
Willie is perfect for this tour.
andygG4063QI,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Willie was very friendly, funny, without a doubt he had a perfect experience.
Wonderful afternoon out
Sheree S,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon at the Glenkinchie Distillery. Kirsten was our guide and she was very knowledgeable, entertaining and engaging. We couldnt recommend this experience highly enough.
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