Scotland · WHISKY TOURS IN EDINBURGH
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 whisky tours in Edinburgh worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Guided 50-minute Scotch whisky intro in Edinburgh beside the Castle, with aroma lessons, a dram tasting, and a crystal tumbler.
“Great introduction to Scottish whiskey! We learned a lot in a short bit and it even kept my teenagers engaged. Very well done and Eric, our guide, was friendly and enthusiastic.”
Taste Edinburgh with haggis, neeps and tatties, a secret dish, plus whisky, tea, and city stories on a small 10-person tour.
“Craig was a great guide - entertaining, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning the food history and etymology of phrases from Scotland. Lots of fun! We were full by the end. The only addition I'd make is perhaps one more (small) dish of a savory variety.”
A 2-hour Edinburgh Scotch whisky tasting at Hot Toddy, with four single malts, Highland vs Lowland flavors, and witty Scottish folklore.
“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.”
A small-group Highlands day from Edinburgh with Hermitage walks, Queen’s View, Pitlochry free time, and a Dewar’s whisky tasting included.
“Fun trip to the highlands with the perfect amount of stops in cute towns for a little shopping and snacks. Beautiful hike in the woods and fun whiskey tour and tasting.”
Highlands scenery and whisky come together on a 9.5-hour Edinburgh day trip with Dunkeld, Black Linn Falls, Queen’s View, and Dewar’s tasting.
“It was a fantastic tour. Jim is a very well informed and funny guide. I recommend his tours to everyone:)”
Tour the world’s tallest vertical distillery in Leith, then enjoy a 90-minute guided tasting, QC Lab session, and a mini New Make bottle.
“Beautiful new distillery, and the second vertical one in Europe. Our tour guide Olivia was knowledgeable and fun. We got to bottle and keep a small bottle of their "hearts" distilled spirit. The tasting was good. ***WARNING: Given it's a new distillery they have yet to release their own whisky. Thus that is not part of the tasting.***”
Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh offers a 1-hour gin and single malt whisky tour with tastings, guided in English, small-group and easy to reach.
“Our guide was great and informative and everything was tasty! We would highly recommend this tour for all families!”
Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond, and Glengoyne whisky in one day from Edinburgh, with a very small group, scenic drives, and time on top sights.
“Keith was absolutely wonderful and really added to the experience. Extremely knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Would recommend to anyone.”
90-minute underground whisky tasting in Edinburgh Old Town with four region-spanning drams, small-group storytelling in a hidden close.
“Fun and informative! Glad we were able to fit this in to our adventure to Edinburgh. Recommend to others.”
Full-day malt whisky tour from Edinburgh, with Glengoyne and Deanston tastings, plus scenic time at Loch Lomond.
“Great experience! Highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Duncan, was fantastic. Distillery tour with Arthur was so educational and enjoyable. My husband is fairly knowledgeable and Arthur taught him a few things.”
Visit South Loch Gin at 56 North Distillery in Edinburgh, enjoy a welcome G&T, taste three gins, and finish with a cocktail.
“it was really informative and fun! You get some generous samples so you can actually taste the gin and have an experience.”
Edinburgh whisky day trip to Aberfeldy and Glenturret with Highlands scenery, a photo stop, guided tours, tastings, and small groups.
“We were a small group just 7 of us, our driver and guide Gary was very informative with nice sense of humour it was a fun experience with whiskey tasting at Dewars and Glenturret distillaries”
Lind and Lime Gin Distillery tour in Leith, with a signature G&T, bottling your own mini bottle, and a Gimlet cocktail in 75 minutes.
“Fantastic tour. Great information and loads of gin ‘things’ to taste. History of the gin and a chance to taste the ingredients used in Lind and Lime.”
Edinburgh day trip to Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose and the Scottish Borders, ending at Glenkinchie Distillery for a Lowlands whisky tasting.
“Wonderful day spent touring the Chapel and the distillery. The Chapel especially was beautiful. Our driver/guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant to travel with.”
One day from Edinburgh with River Teith whisky, Glencoe tragedy, Fort Augustus canal time, Loch Ness views, and Highland photo stops.
“The Highlands are beautiful. This was a perfect day and we were lucky to have beautiful weather! Or guide was beyond knowledgeable of Scotland and the Highlands.”
Pick the kind of day you want and see what is worth booking.
