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 | £39.75 | £25 | £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. Open your eyes to the world of Scotch whisky. 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
🥃 🌍 June Whiskies of the Month 🌍 🥃
Today marks World Environment Day and this year’s 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 country’s landscapes and ecosystems. This month’s selection highlights the distilleries taking positive steps towards sustainability and environmental responsibility ♻️ 🌿
🔗 Discover the blog in our bio!
#WorldEnvironmentDay #whiskytouredinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #thingstodoedinburgh #scotchwhisky
🥃Whisky is...Versatility! 🥃
From rich cheeses to smooth chocolate and even fresh seafood, each pairing brings out new layers of flavour in every dram 🧀 🍫
Discover your perfect match in our Amber Restaurant. We recommend exploring our Scottish tapas or sharing platters for the full experience!
🍽️ Explore our menus and book your table!
#WhiskyIsVersatility #scotchwhisky #scottishrestaurant #restaurantedinburgh #tapasedinburgh
Have you discovered the Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar next to Edinburgh Castle? ✨🥃
🍽️ Book a table via our bio 🔗
#restaurantedinburgh #scottishrestaurantedinburgh #whiskybaredinburgh #thingstodoedinburgh #seafoodrestaurantedinburgh
We opened 25 years ago today! Happy 25th anniversary to us, what a fantastic milestone! 🥳 🎉
A huge thank you to the people, passion and drams that have shaped Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar through the years.
Here’s to helping the world fall in love with Scotch whisky 🥃
Slàinte mhath! 🥂
#WhiskyIsCelebration #amberrestaurant #whiskybaredinburgh #restaurantedinburgh #whatsonedinburgh
Happy World Whisky Day! 🥃 Don’t scroll… watch till the end for a #GlobalWhiskyToast with some of our favourite whisky people (you might recognise a few!) 👀 🌍
Who are you toasting with? Tag them, comment your dram, and join in! Slàinte mhath! ✨🎉
#GlobalWhiskyToast #WhiskyIsCelebration
#WorldWhiskyDay #WhiskyMonth
Join our Global Whisky Toast this Saturday on World Whisky Day 🥃✨
#GlobalWhiskyToast
#scotchwhiskyexperience #thingstodoedinburgh #whatsonedinburgh #WorldWhiskyDay
🥃 Whisky Month has arrived! 🥃
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 what’s happening this May and let’s raise a dram to the water of life ✨🥂
#WhiskyMonth #WhiskyIsCelebration #WhiskyIsAJourney #WhiskyIsConnection #GlobalWhiskyToast
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
