The Scotch Whisky Experience Entry and Whisky Tasting
Explore the world of Scotch whisky at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. Housed in a former private school since 1988, it features one of the largest Scotch whisky collections globally, boasting 3,400 bottles. This interactive tour immerses you in whisky’s production process and the rich history behind Scotland’s iconic export. Discover the distinct flavors of the five whisky regions, shaped by their geography and climate, and find your perfect dram. With over 450 regional malts, blends, and liqueurs to explore, this educational experience is perfect for whisky enthusiasts and newcomers alike, offering an engaging journey into Scotland’s distilling heritage
Inclusions
Package: Silver tour
What’s included
Admission to: The Scotch Whisky Experience
English-speaking guide
Guided tour inside the attraction
A dram of your choice (Single malt or blended Scotch whisky)
Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (Adults only)
Soft drink option available for non-drinkers and children
Package: Gold tour
What’s included
Admission to: The Scotch Whisky Experience
English-speaking guide
Guided tour inside the attraction
One-year membership to the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society
Guided tasting of 4x regional single malts
A dram of your choice (Single malt or blended Scotch whisky)
Gift of crystal whisky tasting glass (Adults only)
Soft drink option available for non-drinkers and children
Discounts within the Scotch Whisky Experience bar, restaurant, and shop within the membership year
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
50min - 1hr 15min Duration
Please select a tour date
Join in group
Package: Silver tour
Eligibility
- Children aged 0-5 can join this activity free of charge
- Participants with the student or senior ticket must bring a valid photo ID for verification
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Package: Gold tour
Eligibility
- Participants with the student or senior ticket must bring a valid photo ID for verification
- Participants must be aged 18+ to participate in this activity
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- The only visitor attraction in the world to take you on a whisky grand tour of Scotland’s five whisky producing regions, telling the whole story of Scotch
- Get a chance to taste the golden liquid — the perfect end to a perfectly Scotch experience
- The award-winning Scotch Whisky Experience is a must for anyone wanting to learn more about Scotch whisky
- Ideal for whisky first timers and families, skip the queue on this interactive 50-minute guided tour
- Enjoy a nosing & tasting of one single malt or blended Scotch whisky (Soft drink option)
- Explore the glass vault of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky
Package: Silver tour
- [Departure] 10:00 - 19:30, meet up at The Scotch Whisky Experience. There will be timeslots within this range; kindly select an available slot that suits you upon booking.Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 50 min(s), Guided tour, Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, and Maturation, Sensory journey through Scotland, Introduction to the art of blending, Viewing of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky
- [Return] 20:20, at The Scotch Whisky Experience,
- Day {num}
Additional information
Audio guide availability is dependent on the venue. Please refer to the official website for more information
Audio commentary is available in Spanish / Hindi / Russian / Portuguese / Japanese / German / Korean / French / Cantonese / Italian / Polish / Dutch / Czech / Mandarin / Swedish / Galician
This tour will be fully guided in English, but audio guides are available in 20 languages Prohibitions & Limitations
The legal drinking age in United Kingdom is age 18. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age Accessibility
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Package: Gold tour
- [Departure] 10:00 - 18:30, meet up at The Scotch Whisky Experience. There will be timeslots within this range; kindly select an available slot that suits you upon booking.Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s) 15 min(s), Guided tour, Origins, The Art of Whisky Making, and Maturation, Sensory journey through Scotland, Introduction to the art of blending, Viewing of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky
- [Return] 19:45, at The Scotch Whisky Experience,
- Day {num}
Additional information
Audio guide availability is dependent on the venue. Please refer to the official website for more information
Audio commentary is available in Spanish / Hindi / Russian / Portuguese / Japanese / German / Korean / French / Cantonese / Italian / Polish / Dutch / Czech / Mandarin / Swedish / Galician
This tour will be fully guided in English, but audio guides are available in 20 languages Prohibitions & Limitations
The legal drinking age in United Kingdom is age 18. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age Accessibility
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Meet at location