Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting
Overview
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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 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.
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.
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Reviews
693 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great City Distillery tour
Roam726487,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of the distillery. You can tell everything is very intentional and well thought out. Great guide - Simon, for the tour. Nice to be able to see this in the city for those who do not have a chance to get out of countryside. Can't wait to see what their first whisky will taste like!
Last minute tasting
DayTrip03423022400,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elle was wonderful. She was entertaining and a wealth of knowledge. Fun and friendly. Great time.
Unconventional, different but good
A519SZgiovannip,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour, Isobel the guide was super
Excellent
307katerynaf,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was excellent. Isobel knows her stuff. It’s a pity we need to wait many more months before proper whiskey tasting.
Very interesting tour with a good tasting
John B,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour with excellent explanation
Brilliant
EmmaM566,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Isobel was fab and the distillery was really interesting
Fantastic Tour, Highly Recommend
melaniei276,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a Christmas gift for myself and partner and it was fantastic. The tour was really interesting, Rocky was a fab tour guide who was full of knowledge and fun. The whole experience was amazing and loved the tasting. The bar was also good. Would highly recommend and would do it again.
Great first time🥃
loloy693,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Isobel was absolutely wonderful she explained everything carefully with examples and all! This was my first time in a destilería and really enjoyed it. Hope you whiskey comes out great and looking forward to tasting it.
Great tour of new distillery
naylorboy77,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good tour of the new facility. Isobel was our guide and she was excellent - great knowledge and storytelling. Would recommend
Bad guide. The guide named Ally was very unfriendly and rattled down the lead so quickly. You hardly have them
Stefan K,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very bad guide named Ally. The guide spoke so quickly that they were hardly understood. She was unfriendly and the tasting was a joke, as hardly any whiskey was offered. The gin would have been nice. The water was clohred. Far too expensive for this service. Wouldn't buy the whisky now in 2027, disappointed.
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