Scotland's WHOLE whisky story in one place
Welcome to the award-winning The Scotch Whisky Experience, the home of Scotch whisky. A five star visitor attraction at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile, we've been inspiring visitors to Edinburgh about the joys of Scotch whisky for over 35 years.
Our Tours & Experiences
The Gold Tour
The Silver Tour
A Taste of Scotland Tour
| The Gold Tour | The Silver Tour | A Taste of Scotland Tour | |
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| After the whisky tour, you'll enjoy an introductory tasting tray of 4 contrasting regional single malts. | A guided tour plus a nosing and tasting of a single malt or blended Scotch whisky in one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. | Enjoy a Platinum whisky tour, followed by our renowned Taste of Scotland three-course tasting menu in our Amber Restaurant. | |
| Cost | Β£39.75 | Β£25 | Β£95 |
| Duration | 75 minutes | 50 minutes | 3 hours |
| Frequency | All day, every day | All day, every day | 4x / day |
| Number of whiskies | 5x | 1x | 6x |
| Food option | - | - | 3-course meal |
| Language |
21 Languages
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21 Languages
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21 Languages
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| Family friendly | - | - | |
| 18+ only (ID required) | - | ||
| Reschedule (up to 48hrs before) | |||
| Find out more | Find out more | Find out more |
Can't decide? Are any of your party under 18? What is your tasting preference? When it comes to whisky I am⦠The Silver Tour! The Gold Tour! A Taste of Scotland Tour!
Take our quiz and find the perfect tour for you. If so, no problem, we offer tours suitable for all ages. There is a perfect whisky experience waiting for everyone. Is the best tour for you
The Silver Tour
The Gold Tour
A Taste of Scotland Tour
Plan your visit
Click here for all Tour, Booking, Health & Safety, Amber Restaurant and Shop FAQs.
Our tickets are flexible and can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before your visit time!
Amber Restaurant
Private Events
The Collection
How do you enjoy your Scotch whisky? Pop in and enjoy a dram in @amber_restaurant_edin π₯ π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ
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Are you coming to the @edinburghtattoo this August? Discover the hospitality packages at The Scotch Whisky Experience, beside Edinburgh Castle that you donβt want to miss out on! π°π₯
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Wishing you a wonderful Summer Solstice and a very Happy Fatherβs Day βοΈπ₯
What dram are you celebrating with? π₯
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Have you seen our taxiβs around Edinburgh? ππ
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Must see Edinburgh Attractions - take a look inside! β¨ @cameraobscuraedinburgh @marykingsclose @nationalmuseumsscotland @nationalgalleriesscot
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POV: youβre on The Royal Mile and find this π π₯ Start your whisky journey at The Scotch Whisky Experience, right next to Edinburgh Castle π°
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π₯ π June Whiskies of the Month π π₯
Today marks World Environment Day and this yearβs focus is climate change and what can be achieved to address rising temperatures, ecosystem survival and other signals of climate change.
With Scotch whisky crafted from just three natural ingredients, the industry is determined to preserve the countryβs landscapes and ecosystems. This monthβs selection highlights the distilleries taking positive steps towards sustainability and environmental responsibility β»οΈ πΏ
π Discover the blog in our bio!
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π₯Whisky is...Versatility! π₯
From rich cheeses to smooth chocolate and even fresh seafood, each pairing brings out new layers of flavour in every dram π§ π«
Discover your perfect match in our Amber Restaurant. We recommend exploring our Scottish tapas or sharing platters for the full experience!
π½οΈ Explore our menus and book your table!
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Have you discovered the Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar next to Edinburgh Castle? β¨π₯
π½οΈ Book a table via our bio π
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We opened 25 years ago today! Happy 25th anniversary to us, what a fantastic milestone! π₯³ π
A huge thank you to the people, passion and drams that have shaped Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar through the years.
Hereβs to helping the world fall in love with Scotch whisky π₯
SlΓ inte mhath! π₯
#WhiskyIsCelebration #amberrestaurant #whiskybaredinburgh #restaurantedinburgh #whatsonedinburgh
Happy World Whisky Day! π₯ Donβt scrollβ¦ watch till the end for a #GlobalWhiskyToast with some of our favourite whisky people (you might recognise a few!) π π
Who are you toasting with? Tag them, comment your dram, and join in! SlΓ inte mhath! β¨π
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#WorldWhiskyDay #WhiskyMonth
Join our Global Whisky Toast this Saturday on World Whisky Day π₯β¨
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π₯ Whisky Month has arrived! π₯
Celebrate the incredible world of Scotch whisky with us as we also mark 25 years of Amber Restaurant. Read the blog linked in our bio to discover whatβs happening this May and letβs raise a dram to the water of life β¨π₯
#WhiskyMonth #WhiskyIsCelebration #WhiskyIsAJourney #WhiskyIsConnection #GlobalWhiskyToast
Whisky is...Celebration π₯π
It`s Whisky Month! Raise a glass to Edinburgh`s most impressive room, The Diageo Claive Vidiz Scotch Whisky Collection. Why not celebrate your birthday or anniversary with us! π π₯
#WhiskyIsCelebration #edinburgh #scotchwhisky #thingstodoedinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience
π May Whiskies of the Month π
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of our Amber Restaurant, we are highlighting the growth and change in the whisky industry since this award-winning restaurant opened its doors. In the past 25 years, there have been numerous new distilleries, independent bottlers, and enthusiasts who have entered the scene, along with innovative methods and experiments β¨
Discover the blog on our website!
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π₯β¨ We are delighted to once again partner with our friends at @marykingsclose for a truly immersive Edinburgh experience β¨π₯
Begin with their Dram of History Tour, a one-hour guided walk exploring why Mary Kingβs Close was once a thriving hub for trade, including the bustling alcohol trade that shaped the areaβs past, followed by a 30-minute whisky tasting featuring three drams π π―οΈ
After the tour, wander up The Royal Mile to us, where a warm welcome awaits at our @amber_restaurant_edin. Settle in and savour our Taste of Scotland menu, finishing with a dessert perfectly paired with a dram π½οΈπ₯
Book on @marykingsclose website!
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Have you checked out these green spaces in Edinburgh? π³π¦
#greenspace #edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #edinburghrightnow #cherryblossom
Edinburgh is blooming and so is our whisky list πΈπ
Pop in for a dram, we`re now up to 600 in our Amber Whisky Bar and Whisky Shop! π₯
We`re only a short walk away from the stunning cherry blossoms in the Meadows.
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Weβre delighted to have renewed our Gold Award for Green Tourism! ππ
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Edinburgh in Spring πΊ π πΌ
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