Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Our Whisky Tasting and Tales tour is unlike any other whisky experience in Edinburgh. We’ll welcome you into our cosy private whisky lounge, where you’ll sip your way through four Single Malt Scotch Whiskies from different regions of Scotland. Along the way, our guide will share stories, history, and whisky folklore in true Scottish style. Even if you’re not a whisky lover, it’s a brilliant way to immerse yourself in Scotland’s culture, traditions, and warm hospitality.

The ticket price includes the cost of the whiskies (ONLY IF YOU DO NOT SELECT THE "NO WHISKY" OPTION. 4 great single malt Scotch whiskies will be served over the tour. Drink alternatives are available upon request for those who do not drink whisky.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 18 years

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Drink alternatives are available upon request for those who do not drink whisky

Expert guide, whisky enthusiast and storyteller...all in one!

Drinks will be included in the price if guests select the "Whisky & Folklore" ticket option. No drinks are included in the "Tour without drinks" option

Gratuities

What To Expect

The tasting takes place in our bespoke whisky lounge at Hot Toddy. You will sample four whiskies from the four major whisky producing regions of Scotland and hear tales from the world of whisky and Scotland's folklore.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Whisky and Folklore

Drinks: This option includes 4 single malt whiskies for the guided tasting as part of the experience.

Tour with no drinks included

Whisky Tasting & Haggis Dinner

Haggis Dinner: Haggis Dinner to be enjoyed after the tour, in the restaurant upstairs from our tasting room. ( No GF option available)

Burns Night Special

Duration: 2 hours: 2 hours of whisky tasting and storytelling. 3 Course menu dinner afterwards in the same location to celebrate Robert Burns
4 whiskies & 3 Course Meal: Includes 4 tastings of single malt scotch whiskies during the 2 hours tour 3 course set meal dinner after the tour

Reviews

4.94

950 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

917

Cozy whiskey tasting experience
Randy S,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ben (William) was great! He was a wealth of information on Scottish whiskey and told very funny and interesting stories that tied back to whiskey somehow. We were in a very small group of 6 people which was very intimate and probably less of a pre-scripted “show” and more of a discussion which seemed more appropriate for a whiskey drinking outing. The space we were in was dedicated and designed for whiskey tasting and was very comfortable and cozy. Highly recommend this tour.
Wonderful experience. ...
Geoff L,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience. Fun and informative from a master storyteller(Max/Matt)! Absolutely recommend.
Take this tour!
Jenny M,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Do this tour- so fascinating and educational and not cheesy or weird. I was concerned at first but our storyteller was so engaging and entertaining the time flew by and we walked away with such good history and awareness of this great city-- I never do dinner attached to a tour and it seemed those that did were not happy but the actual whiskey tasting and story telling was 5 stars!
Whisky, Wit, and a Brilliant Host
Danica T,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We absolutely loved this experience. Ben—our host and the owner—was an incredible storyteller. He entertained us for two hours that flew by. Honestly, I thought a two-hour whisky talk might get a little tedious, but I was completely wrong. Ben is funny, charming, and incredibly engaging—and coming from an American, I could happily listen to that accent for even longer! I genuinely learned a few new things about whisky, and I appreciated the balance of humor and education. If we hadn’t already made dinner plans, we would’ve happily stayed afterward, trusting that part of the evening would be just as excellent as the tasting itself.
Great whisky combined with Scottish charm
Stacey I,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was such a fun and immersive experience! The location was amazing —an underground room with seats around the walls so everyone had a great view and could chat with each other too. Our guide, Ewen, was incredible. A true Scottish storyteller with loads of charm and humour. He walked us through four different whiskies and helped those of us who were newbies understand how to taste and appreciate each one. The storytelling was just as memorable—fascinating history about how whisky came to be in Scotland, mixed with funny and personal stories from his own family. It felt super genuine and relaxed. This is an absolute must—not just to try Scotch (or as the Scots call it, the “water of life”), but to experience proper Scottish storytelling.

From £18.00