The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky
Overview
Available languages
50 minutes
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This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the five Scotch whisky producing regions and learn how the geography and weather combine to create regional characteristics shaping a single malt whisky's unique flavour. Delve into the history and alchemy of blending, and learn how the art of creating a perfectly balanced blended Scotch whisky came about. Finally, enjoy a guided tasting of your chosen whisky as you explore one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. The Tour cannot be changed to a different time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
ASL and BSL devices available
We replaced our barrel ride at the beginning of January 2023 with a new exciting experience!
Customers wishing to amend bookings, must cancel and rebook their ticket(s).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Scotch Whisky Experience
The multi-award-winning Scotch Whisky Experience is located in the heart of Edinburgh's world heritage site, right next to Edinburgh Castle. A guided whisky tour plus a nosing and tasting of a Scotch whisky (or soft drink) at the old town's Scotch Whisky Experience. This tour includes: • Introduction to the aromas in whisky and Scotland's five whisky producing regions • The secrets of single malt Scotch whisky production • Your selected dram of Scotch whisky, or Irn Bru for those under 18 years of age • Viewing of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky • Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (adults and concessions only) • Audio guide available (20 languages)
What‘s Included
Crystal Whisky Glass souvenir
Dram of Scotch whisky
Audio-guides in 20 languages
Expert whisky guide
Options
Silver Whisky Tour
A guided whisky tour plus a nosing and tasting of a Scotch whisky (or soft drink) in The World's Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky.
Reviews
1,570 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A different but great tour.
Mark D,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Sy as our guide for the platinum tour. As a couple that have done our share of distillery tours, this experience was really enjoyable and something different to the more industrial take the distillery tours have. The level of production is really high and as we moved through the different rooms Sy's enthusiasm and passion really shone. It was really great to try a variety of whiskys from different distilleries as opposed to samples from the one you are touring, a great way to broaden your taste buds. (Hope Sy gets to Japan someday soon)
An Enjoyable and Worthwhile Whisky Experience
brentcQ857SC,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh is well worth a visit. For £40, you’re guided through a series of immersive rooms that explain the history of Scotch whisky and the process behind how it’s made, from production to maturation. The experience is informative without being overwhelming and is presented in an engaging, easy-to-follow way. The highlight comes at the end with a guided tasting of several different whiskies, which adds a hands-on element to everything you’ve just learned. Overall, it felt like good value for the price, and I’d happily do it again or recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Great Scotch tasting and learning experience!
RaviS3362,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and experience! The staff are very knowledgeable on the history and evolution of the single malts, the different regions and flavor profiles. You will learn a lot from this tour and enjoy tasting a variety of single malts. The facility and audio-visual aids are also very impressive.
They use digital impact to sell
Pilar M,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Medium Excellent facilities. Excellent staff. Well-crafted images, especially in the explanation of whisky making. Audio: bass. I recommend hearing aids because they overlap. The tasting's scarce. You end up in a store = target = sell... you're not the priority. Zero courtesy.
Lots of money for a drop of whiskey, not recommended as far as we are concerned 😅
Thomas2000NL,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Unfortunately not what we expected. Beautiful visuals, but that's the only thing. The tour started even before we arrived, because they had adjusted the start time independently from TripAdvisor. As a result, we missed 40% of the tour. Compensation for this was not possible at all. For a drop of whiskey, €30 is very generous. Not recommended as far as we are concerned; the money is better spent on a delicious whiskey tasting elsewhere in the beautiful city.
A whiskey experience, worth every drop!
Michael S,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a brilliant experience, our guide was Ewan who was very informative and friendly. Learnt so much in the time I was there. Did the Gold experience and originally thought it might be a bit on the pricey side but it was totally worth the money in the end. Lots of information and plenty to taste 😋. If you’re a Scotch fan you will love this. Seriously look no further.
Well worth it
sebastianwP4446SS,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Euan did an amazing job on the tour and was very enthusiastic the whole time. The tasting was absolutely fantastic and we were all shocked when he said it was his first time leading the tasting part of it! Would definitely recommend.
Must do experience
erinalison,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful visit to the whiskey experience, so much fun and well thought out. Our guide Maddie was brilliant and full of knowledge - thank you Maddie!
Fun Tour!
BexHane,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to learn a lot about Scotch. You are taken from room to room with a live tour guide to learn about Scotch whiskey and how its made. Although some of the video narration is silly, the tour is still very interesting and fun.
Great experience for a novice.
Debbie G,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner loves whiskey so this was something we did for him. I don’t usually like whiskey but was willing to give it a try. There were only 6 of us doing the tour which was great as it was small and we could hear what the guide was saying which was very informative for a noice like myself. At the end of the tour we got to try 5 whiskeys, and other than the last whiskey which was a Smokey one I ended drinking all the others. It was good to get. Would recommend to someone who is new to whiskey.
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