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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky

Edinburgh, Scotlandby The Scotch Whisky Experience

  • 50 min
  • Free cancellation
  • Skip the line
  • Up to 25 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Crystal Whisky Glass souvenir
  • Audio-guides in 20 languages
  • Dram of Scotch whisky
  • Expert whisky guide

    Itinerary

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      The Scotch Whisky Experience

      1 hour

      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)

    Meeting and pickup

    Conveniently located next to Edinburgh Castle, at the top of The Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town World Heritage Site. For additional access information and our Access Guide please see our main website or telephone.

    End point

    Conveniently located next to Edinburgh Castle, at the top of The Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town World Heritage Site. For additional access information and our Access Guide please see our main website or telephone.

    Good to know

    • 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
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    • 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.

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