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Whisky is...Flavour with Lenka Whyles

05 Jun 2026

Learn all about Whisky is Flavour with our expert, Lenka, the Senior Specialist Tours and Tastings Manager at SWE. In this blog, we sit down with Lenka to explore how flavour and memory intertwine in Scotch whisky, uncovering the rich spectrum of tastes that evoke emotion and tell a sensory story.
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Bottle of six Scotch whiskies placed on greass with trees in the background.
Whiskies of the Month

June Whiskies of the Month: World Environment Day

01 Jun 2026

June 5th marks World Environment Day. This year’s focus is climate change and what can be achieved to address rising temperatures, ecosystem survival and other signals of climate change. This month’s selection highlights the distilleries taking positive steps towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. 
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A Toast to Global SWE Alumni

29 May 2026

To celebrate 25 years of Amber Restaurant, it felt like the perfect opportunity to reconnect with our global SWE alumni and reflect on their memories at The Scotch Whisky Experience and their careers in whisky.
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Edinburgh & Scotland

Whisky Month 2026: What’s On

07 May 2026

Whisky Month has arrived! Celebrate the incredible world of Scotch whisky with us as we also mark 25 years of Amber Restaurant. Read on to discover what’s happening this May and let’s raise a dram to the water of life.
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Dram of Scotch whisky against a glass cabinet collection of 3,384 whiskies.
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GlobalWhiskyToast

07 May 2026

We're raising a dram for Whisky Month, and you’re invited! 2026 marks two big milestones: 25 years of our very own Amber Restaurant and 25 years of the iconic Glencairn Glass.
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Six bottle of Scotch whisky are placed in front of a lit up whisky bar.
Whiskies of the Month

May Whiskies of the Month: Amber’s 25th Anniversary

01 May 2026

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.
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Six bottles of Scotch whisky are placed on amber table with fairy lights.
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April Whiskies of the Month: Ancient Gaelic Festivals

03 Apr 2026

The theme for April’s whiskies is the ancient Gaelic festivals. The ancient Scots and Irish had great reverence for the natural world and would hold ceremonies and grand rituals to honour the changing of seasons. Each of these whiskies has been selected because of their connections to the themes of these festivals.
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Dram of Scotch whisky against a glass cabinet collection of 3,384 whiskies.
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GlobalWhiskyToast

26 Mar 2026

We're raising a dram for Whisky Month, and you’re invited! 2026 marks two big milestones: 25 years of our very own Amber Restaurant and 25 years of the iconic Glencairn Glass.
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25 Years of Amber Restaurant: Manager’s Choice Flight

25 Mar 2026

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.
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International Women's Day: Whisky is...Connection

06 Mar 2026

To mark International Women’s Day on 8th March, we caught up with current and former members of the SWE team to hear how whisky has helped them forge meaningful connections with women across the industry and within the SWE family.
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A display of six scotch whisky bottles including Clydeside Stobcross, Old Pulteney 12, Tamdhu 12, Kilchoman Machir Bay, J.G. Thomson and Deanston 18. They are set against a scenic backdrop featuring a steam train crossing The Glenfinnan Viaduct in a lush, green landscape.
Edinburgh & Scotland

March Whiskies of the Month: Scottish Heritage

04 Mar 2026

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.
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World Book Day - The Scotch Whisky Experience
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World Book Day

02 Mar 2026

With World Book Day just around the corner on 5th March, it feels like the perfect moment to celebrate our Book Club as well as share some of the whisky books our team are most passionate about.
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