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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.

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The Gold Tour The Silver Tour A Taste of Scotland Tour
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
21 Languages
21 Languages
Family friendly - -
18+ only (ID required) -
Reschedule (up to 48hrs before)
Book The Gold Tour Book The Gold Tour Find out more Book The Silver Tour Book The Silver Tour Find out more Book A Taste of Scotland Tour Book A Taste of Scotland Tour Find out more

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10am to 6:20pm
Opening hours
£25
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Our tickets are flexible and can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before your visit time!

Amber Restaurant - seafood platter with stave

Amber Restaurant

Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar provides sumptuous and modern cuisine in a stylish casual-dining environment.
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Guide conducting a whisky tasting in the collection.

Private Events

We are centrally located next to Edinburgh Castle making us an ideal spot for business lunches, meetings, conferences, business entertaining or private dinners.
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A collection of 3,384 unsealed Scotch whiskies in glass cabinets.

The Collection

The Diageo Claive Vidiz Scotch Whisky Collection found its home at The Scotch Whisky Experience in May 2009 and is the jewel in the crown of our tour and tasting experiences.
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Tasting Tales experience, guests enjoying whisky and food matching with cheese and whisky.

More experiences to explore

Find out about our Whisky & Food offerings, Tastings and more.

Whisky Experiences Whisky Experiences
British Flag
Ana
UK
Great experience, great guide and the whisky collection is fantastic. Definitely a must.
Italian Flag
Melissa
Italy
Really beautiful experience. Learning about the history of scotch was very enriching. Highly recommended.
French Flag
Celine
Bourges, France
We tested the silver tour. The staging is really successful with an English guide and possibility of an audio guide in French or other. A fun way to understand whisky making and discover the different regions. Tasting and glass offered to finish. Beautiful collection of bottles.
Netherlands Flag - The Scotch Whisky Experience - Edinburgh
GetYourGuide Traveller
The Netherlands
The whole team was really friendly and knowledgeable, the person at the entrance even took the time to ask us about our experience and to give me a tip about a type of independent whisky I might find interesting to try. I recommend highly to anyone to get that experience. It's really worth it and will stay a great memory of our Edinburg escapade. Thanks to all the staff and specially to Maddie.
German Flag
Michele
Fantastic, innovative, and the guide was one of a kind.
British Flag
Kulwinder
UK
Tour was excellent. Russell the tour guide was brilliant. Very interesting, friendly knowledgeable and very professional.
Italian Flag
Vito
Italy
Really well organised, you really understand whisky production in the six regions of Scotland. Final tasting and complimentary glass!
🥃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

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Have you discovered the Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar next to Edinburgh Castle? ✨🥃
🍽️ Book a table via our bio 🔗

#restaurantedinburgh #scottishrestaurantedinburgh #whiskybaredinburgh #thingstodoedinburgh #seafoodrestaurantedinburgh

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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

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Join our Global Whisky Toast this Saturday on World Whisky Day 🥃✨ 

#GlobalWhiskyToast 
#scotchwhiskyexperience #thingstodoedinburgh #whatsonedinburgh #WorldWhiskyDay

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🥃 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

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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

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🥃✨ 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

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Have you checked out these green spaces in Edinburgh? 🌳🦋
#greenspace #edinburgh #exploreEdinburgh #edinburghrightnow #cherryblossom

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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

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We’re delighted to have renewed our Gold Award for Green Tourism! 🍃🌍
#GreenTourism #edinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience #exploreedinburgh

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Edinburgh in Spring 🌺 🐝 🌼
#cherryblossom #cherryblossomseason #edinburgh #edinburghrightnow #visitscotland

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Happy National Unicorn Day! Have you spotted these iconic unicorns in Edinburgh? 🦄 ✨ 
#nationalunicornday #edinburgh #exploreedinburgh #royalmileedinburgh #edinburghrightnow

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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

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Follow our Operations Director’s whisky journey, from first drams to travels across Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃
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#WhiskyIsAJourney #scotchwhisky #scotchwhiskyexperience #edinburgh

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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

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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

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