Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting

Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began.
Colourful history, tradition and a candlelit whisky tasting

The tour continues with a whisky tasting in our candlelit underground Megget’s Cellar. Hear captivating tales, breathe in the rich aromas, and savour a single malt tasting in our exclusive underground vaults. There’s no better way to warm the spirits. You’ll taste four Scottish whiskies, under the guidance of our whisky specialist.

Meeting Point

Mercat Cross

High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.

What's included:

• Whisky tasting of 4 drams
• Small-Group Experience
• Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
• Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides
• Includes souvenir Glencairn whisky tasting glass

Not included:

• This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Mercat Cross

Mercat Cross, Edinburgh

Start your tour at the Mercat Cross and discover the importance of this 8-sided historically significant monument

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Royal Mile

High St., , Edinburgh, EH1 2PB

Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began. Hear the stories of those who jump-started whisky production in Edinburgh, including the smugglers, bootleggers and other seedier characters of the Old Town’s underbelly.

30 minutes

Mercat Tours

28 Blair St, Edinburgh EH1 1QR, UK

Your expert will cover everything you need to know about the water of life; from how whisky is made to the effects that different fundamental elements such as water, barley, peat and the cask have on the production process. Nose and taste your way through the whisky regions, with sample whiskies from Speyside, Highland, Islay and Lowland distilleries. Just consider this your first step to becoming a whisky connoisseur!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included