Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

Reviews

4.93

510 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

486

Amazing 🤩
indr b859,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Olivia amazing host, will recommend for whiskey lovers. Lovely place. Taste experience really nice. Time was spent really well
Great tour
RondaH69,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Olivia was a great tour guide, very charismatic and knowledgable and dealt well with all questions. Her explanation of the distillation process was the first that’d ever made sense!
Superb tour
Andrew D,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Interesting and unusual vertical distillery. Guide Isobel very knowledgeable and engaging. Fantastic tasting and explanation at the end of the tour. If you are interested in Whisky, highly recommend.
Experience @ Leith Distillery
carolag212,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience - Fee in line with market Length, things seen and tour amazing loved Olivia speech and way of bringing back the distillery to Leith
Super Tour
jeanm676,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour, amazing building, spectacular views. Rocky spoke eloquently and brought the whisky making process alive. Tasting sectionwas most enjoyable
Absolutely cracking
97macaulays,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely brilliant your, I have done a lot across Scotland and I was really impressed at the knowledge here and their unique set up. Tour guide Steven was awesome and was well worth the money.
Definitely worth a visit
TEAM-MOTHR,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting tour and very much enjoyed it. Was so interested in the construction of the building. Decently different to any other distillery tour we have dine
A great tour, with amazing views across the port
Richard D,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A great tour with friendly pleasant staff. Informative, unrushed and great to learn/support this new abs exciting initiative. We also ate at the restaurant. Food was exceptional, however the lost star is owing to the venison pie. It only had two small pieces of meat in it, and yet was the most expensive dish on the menu at £22. The scotch egg is a winner.
Great tour
914abbys,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Izzy was very knowledgeable and the tasting was a lot of fun. The building was beautiful with amazing views. Can't wait to come back and try the whisky.
Whisky experience with passion and inspiration
Jenny M,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really comprehensive tour with our enthusiastic and passionate guide Izzy. Learnt a huge amount about the distillery and the whisky making process. Excellent tasting afterwards - sampling spirits from the two different beasts the distillery uses + cask partner products. Great fun and highly recommended