Whisky Tasting Edinburgh

Edinburgh, a city full of history, culture and the perfect place to learn everything about the Scottish National drink and taste some of the best single malts. Whisky tasting Edinburgh and the New Town’s whisky tour is an opportunity to walk away from the crowded city centre while enjoying good quality scotch through four hidden bars that only locals know. Although you may find some fantastic venues in the old town, this part of the city has really cool places that you probably wouldn’t find in a common tourist guide.

The first stop of this journey is in a bar where the whisky enjoyment is more focused on flavour profile and region rather than age or brand. In this place, you will be able to find very rare and unique bottles from a wide range of single cask whiskies. The second stop is in a place famous for its great variety of cocktails and a very comfy atmosphere. In this bar, you are going to have a 2 and a half distilled whisky from Campbeltown which is very rare and very uncommon within the industry.

The third venue is a shadowy bar right in the middle of a very busy street. In this place, you will be able to have one of the most traditional and well-known whiskies from the Speyside region, so prepare your palate to feel lots of honey, vanilla, caramel and cinnamon notes. Quite interesting for a whisky isn’t it?

Finally, let us take you to one of the most important whisky institutions in the city of Edinburgh with more than 400 bottles. In here you will taste one of the peaty monsters from Islay while discovering some quirky stories of the drink in other parts of the world.

Other suggested tours

We also offer our tour through some of the best whisky venues in Edinburg’s City Centre.

On the other hand, if you fancy a tour a bit more luxurious, you probably may like our Edinburgh’s Luxury Whisky Tour.

Not in Edinburgh? Not to worry, we do our whisky tours in Glasgow too.

Visit our website Once Upon a Whisky for more info.

What's included?

Combo 1 – £57 per person

• 4 premium single malt whiskies
• 3 hours personal whisky and walking tour in Edinburgh
• A complete walking tour through 4 of the best whisky bars in Edinburgh new town
• Dedicated and experienced guide

Combo 2 – £75 per person

• 4 premium single malt whiskies
• 2 Starter / Dessert Selections
• 3 hours personal whisky and walking tour in Edinburgh
• A complete walking tour through 4 of the best whisky bars in Edinburgh new town
• Dedicated and experienced guide

Combo 3 – £85 per person

• 4 premium single malt whiskies
• 3 Starter / Dessert Selections
• 3 hours personal whisky and walking tour in Edinburgh
• A complete walking tour through 4 of the best whisky bars in Edinburgh new town
• Dedicated and experienced guide

What's NOT included?

• Accommodation pick up and drop-off
• Gratuities (optional)
• Additional food and drinks

Departure Point

• The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) - 28 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JX

Departure time

• Every day at 4:30 pm

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Any question about the tour? Please send us an email to camilo@onceuponawhisky.co.uk