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
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
Whisky is...Celebration 🥂🎉
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! 🎁 🥃
#WhiskyIsCelebration #edinburgh #scotchwhisky #thingstodoedinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience
🎉 May Whiskies of the Month 🎉
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 ✨
Discover the blog on our website!
#WhiskyIsCelebration #whiskiesofthemonth #whiskybaredinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience #amberrestaurant
🥃✨ We are delighted to once again partner with our friends at @marykingsclose for a truly immersive Edinburgh experience ✨🥃
Begin with their Dram of History Tour, a one-hour guided walk exploring why Mary King’s Close was once a thriving hub for trade, including the bustling alcohol trade that shaped the area’s past, followed by a 30-minute whisky tasting featuring three drams 📜 🕯️
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 🍽️🥃
Book on @marykingsclose website!
#whatsonedinburgh #thingstodoedinburgh #whiskymonth #scotchwhiskyexperience #MaryKingsClose
Have you checked out these green spaces in Edinburgh? 🌳🦋
#greenspace #edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #edinburghrightnow #cherryblossom
Edinburgh is blooming and so is our whisky list 🌸🌞
Pop in for a dram, we`re now up to 600 in our Amber Whisky Bar and Whisky Shop! 🥃
We`re only a short walk away from the stunning cherry blossoms in the Meadows.
#edinburgh #cherryblossom #whiskybar #edinburghrightnow #scotchwhisky
We’re delighted to have renewed our Gold Award for Green Tourism! 🍃🌍
#GreenTourism #edinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience #exploreedinburgh
Edinburgh in Spring 🌺 🐝 🌼
#cherryblossom #cherryblossomseason #edinburgh #edinburghrightnow #visitscotland
Happy National Unicorn Day! Have you spotted these iconic unicorns in Edinburgh? 🦄 ✨
#nationalunicornday #edinburgh #exploreedinburgh #royalmileedinburgh #edinburghrightnow
April’s Whiskies of the Month are inspired by the ancient Gaelic festivals that honoured the changing seasons ❄️🍂 🌞 🌷
Each dram reflects the themes of Lughnasadh, Samhain, Imbolc and Beltane.
With Edinburgh’s own Beltane Festival returning to Calton Hill at the end of the month, it is the perfect time to explore the traditions that shaped Scottish life for centuries 🥃
🔗 Discover the blog linked in bio.
#whiskiesofthemonth #scotchwhiskyexperience #exploreedinburgh #scotchwhisky
Follow our Operations Director’s whisky journey, from first drams to travels across Scotland 🏴🥃
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#WhiskyIsAJourney #scotchwhisky #scotchwhiskyexperience #edinburgh
Whisky is...Flavour 🍐🌶️🥜🌺
Every whisky expresses its character through flavour, whether it is smoky peat, sweet vanilla or fruity notes. That flavour begins with the grain and the water, then deepens through the cask and the passing of time.
Together, these elements spark curiosity and invite you to explore how regions, ages and finishes shape what you taste.
Flavour ultimately connects us to moments, turning whisky into a fully sensory experience.
#WhiskyIsFlavour #sensoryjourney #scotchwhisky #scotchwhiskyexperience
Four Flights. One Story - the people who pour the story.
The Manager’s Choice Flight is available on its own or you can enjoy it alongside tapas style dishes (pictured last) or the full dishes are available on our menus 🍽️ 🥃
Each pairing reflects not only the flavours of Scotland, but the personalities and palates of the team who have helped shape Amber over the years 🎉
🔗 Read the blog to find out more! (linked in bio)
#WhiskyIsCelebration #25thanniversary #amberrestaurant #exploreedinburgh
To celebrate 25 years of Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar, our long‑serving managers have each chosen a whisky that holds a special place behind the bar 🎉🥂
Together, their selections create a tasting flight that reflects the true “spirit” of Amber, offering a four-course journey that invites guests to explore Scotland’s flavours in a new way, where each dram can be paired with a dish that brings its character to life 🥃
Look out for our upcoming blog, where we will share the full line‑up of the Manager`s Choice flight and pairings! 🍽️
#WhiskyIsCelebration #amberrestaurant #whiskybar
🎉 Join the Global Whisky Toast! 🥃
We are celebrating Whisky Month with two amazing milestones:
✨ 25 years of @amber_restaurant_edin
✨ 25 years of the iconic @theglencairnglass
And we would love you to be part of the celebration!
🎥 Want to join in?
1. Raise a whisky glass (bonus points for a Glencairn Glass!)
2. Record a quick toast to the ‘water of life’
3. Capture it with an iconic local backdrop 🌍
4. Say ‘Slàinte mhath’, ‘Cheers’, or a toast in your own language
Send your video on WhatsApp to +44 (0)7399495712 by Monday 27th April. We will share your toasts on World Whisky Day on 16th May.
You can also post your own toast and tag us on here @scotchwhiskyexp with #GlobalWhiskyToast
📝 Link in bio for full T&Cs.
Please share with anyone who would love to join the fun. Slàinte! 🥃 ✨ #GlobalWhiskyToast #WorldWhiskyDay
We have an exciting milestone coming up...our Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar is turning 25! 🥳
Throughout the year, we will be marking the occasion with special announcements, stories and a few surprises along the way. It is a celebration of the people and passion that have shaped Amber over the past quarter of a century! 🥂
#WhiskyIsCelebration #amberrestaurant #anniversary #whiskybar
Whisky is a major part of Scottish industry today and has been for hundreds of years 🥃
For our March Whiskies of the Month, we wanted to highlight other heritage industries that have shaped Scotland throughout the years. Each whisky we have chosen reveals a different connection, exploring how Scotch whisky has interacted with these industries across the country 🚂🎣🚢 🌆
Blog linked in bio 🔗
🏉🥃 Get ready for Scotland v France weekend with rugby legends meet and greet plus a shop sampling this Friday🏉🥃
We are delighted to welcome Hirundine Whisky @againstthegrainwhiskyltd to our Whisky & Gift Shop. @lauriekblack1 will be hosting a sampling between 11am - 6pm, so pop along and say hello! It`s a fantastic opportunity to discover the story behind the spirit and sample a dram or two ✨
Touring visitors will also have the unique opportunity to enjoy a meet and greet with the following rugby players in our McIntyre Gallery after their Silver or Gold tour (listed) 🏉
Book your tour via the link in our bio!
Places to visit in Edinburgh ✨🏴
@elephanthousecafe @nationalmuseumsscotland @nationalgalleriesscot @amber_restaurant_edin
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#edinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience #thingstodoedinburgh #whiskytour
#elephanthousecafe
Celebrating World Gaelic Week by exploring the Scots Gaelic behind some of Scotland’s iconic distillery names 🥃 ✨
Did you know your favourite drams have beautiful Gaelic origins? 🏴
#WorldGaelicWeek #SeachdainnaGàidhlig
#edinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience #whiskyshop
A sunny winter’s day in Edinburgh’s Old Town ☀️ ❄️
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#exploreedinburgh #edinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience #staywarm #thingstodoinedinburgh
