The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky
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.
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Silver Whisky Tour
A guided whisky tour plus a nosing and tasting of a Scotch whisky (or soft drink) in The World's Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky.
What's included in The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
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)
Inclusions
- Crystal Whisky Glass souvenir
- Dram of Scotch whisky
- Audio-guides in 20 languages
- Expert whisky guide
- 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
- 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).
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
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Ticket Redemption
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years - ID will be required • Customers wishing to amend their booking, must cancel and rebook their ticket(s)
