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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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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

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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.

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)

Tour with no drinks included

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

965 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Entertaining!

    Jeanette S,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very entertaining, plus we learned a ton about Whisky! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn about whisky and the heritage that comes along with it!

  • Enjoyable afternoon!

    Nancy R,

    Sep 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A fun afternoon sampling Scotch Whisky while listening to a masterful storyteller. We particularly enjoyed his family stories.

  • If you want to have a fun...

    Lynn W,

    Sep 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    If you want to have a fun evening book this tour. Eleanor was the perfect hostess….knowledgeable, entertaining, enthusiastic and to top it all off she can play the fiddle! Our group of four had a wonderful evening!

  • Exceptional Experience

    Cyndy D,

    Sep 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Outstanding event. Host was charming, knowledgeable and. Interesting. The two hours flew by! I especially appreciated that I could have wine rather than whiskey as we were participating for my husband.

  • Tour guide was very...

    Celina M,

    Sep 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Tour guide was very informative and fun. Had some good jokes. We enjoyed the experience. Would definitely recommend.

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4.94
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