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Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting

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Overview

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English

1 hour 30 minutes

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The Port of Leith Distillery is a remarkable new landmark in Edinburgh’s historic whisky district of Leith. This is the UK’s first vertical whisky distillery - in fact, nobody has built anything quite like this anywhere in the world!

Over the course of 90 minutes, you will hear the story of the company's unlikely inception.

Explore the world’s tallest distillery.

Fill your own miniature bottle of New Make spirit.

Take a seat in the QC LAB and understand whisky-making like never before with a tasting that takes you right the way through the production & maturation process. Enjoy this guided tasting session of New Make spirits, port, sherry and Table Whisky.

All tours are conducted in English. Printed & QR scripts are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin & Polish (printed only). The tour script is also available in both Braille and Large Print format.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Adult 18+ £30.00pp

Children £10.00pp (7-17 years only) must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. For Health & Safety reasons babies and children under 7 years of age are NOT permitted on the tour.

Please be aware that you will be touring through a production facility with open grate flooring. There are plated walkways throughout, however we advise that you wear sensible footwear - high heels, cleated cycling shoes & open toe shoes are not permitted on the tour.

All tours are conducted in English. Printed & QR scripts are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin & Polish (printed only). We ask you kindly not to translate during a public tour. The tour script is also available in both Braille and Large Print format.

The Port of Leith Distillery advises caution if you suffer from a heart condition, high blood pressure or any balance impairment.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Payment is for Tour & Tasting only.

Access to the Distillery Bar not included, must be booked separately.

For Health & Safety reasons babies and children under 7 years of age are NOT permitted on the tour.

What To Expect

Tour & Tasting £30pp - 90 minutes. Explore the incredible architecture of the building, understand whisky production like never before, fill your very own miniature bottle of New Make spirit, taste your way through an extensive selection of samples and discover the story of two whisky fans from Edinburgh who went from dreaming on a sofa to operating the world’s tallest distillery. Over the course of 90 minutes, you will hear the story of the company's unlikely inception. Explore the world’s tallest distillery. Fill your own miniature bottle of New Make spirit. Take a seat in the QC LAB and understand whisky-making like never before with a tasting that takes you right the way through the production & maturation process. Enjoy this guided tasting session of New Make spirits, port, sherry and Table Whisky.

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Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting

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4.93

294 reviews

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  • Great tour and tasting

    Tracey M,

    Aug 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour and tasting! Our guide Ellie was very informative and funny! Lots of history about the facility and the tasting was very educational.

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