Whisky Tastings

We have some of the most passionate and knowledgeable people that you will ever meet in our tasting team. They will bring the rich and fascinating world of Scotch whisky to life through our various tastings. From novice to connoisseur, foodie to culture vulture, there is the perfect tasting for you to choose. We’ll have you nosing like an expert in no time, as you discover the secrets behind the complex flavours hidden in each glass. The stories of the history, culture and mysteries of Scotch whisky will stay with you as wonderful memories after your visit. All of our tastings can be made even more special for you or your guests by adjusting the whiskies chosen to perfectly suit.

Visitors enjoying a guided whisky tasting tour at the Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, learning about different Scottish Whiskies.

Private Tutored Whisky Tastings

You will be welcomed by your whisky expert into one of our beautiful private rooms, and guided through the tasting with enthusiasm, fun and a good bit of Scottish banter.

Join a member of our senior tasting team for a truly memorable experience:

- A tasting of 4 contrasting regional single malt Scotch whiskies, each carefully chosen to illustrate regional differences, wood finishes, ages of maturation and variations in production.
- Expert guidance on the 5 steps of appreciating Scotch whisky: colour, body, nose, palate and finish. Tales from the regions and distilleries bring Scotland and its rich distilling history to life and leave you with a thirst to travel and discover whisky country.
- Sensory aroma quiz, complete with prize for the best nose!
- Gift of a crystal tasting glass.

New - Sustainable Scotch Tasting- from draff-fed cows to leaping salmon, there are hundreds of projects, big and small, taking place all over Scotland as our distillers care for the local flora, fauna and ecosystems surrounding their distilleries. You can request this special theme when booking your tasting.

Tutored Tasting - minimum 10 guests - £45.00 per person - 60 minutes.

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Informal Whisky Tastings

Informal whisky tastings work well for groups and are ideal for large corporate events, conferences and special occasions.

- A typical tasting starts with an introduction to the 5 steps of appreciating Scotch whisky: colour, body, nose, palate and finish.
- Guests are then free to mingle and casually move between a number of tasting areas, where they will enjoy different regional single malts.
- Each tasting area is staffed by a senior member of our tasting team, who will introduce their whisky and informally chat about its heritage and place in Scotland's story.
- Each single malt is carefully chosen to illustrate regional differences, wood finishes, ages of maturation and variations in production.

Informal Whisky Tastings - minimum 30 guests - 60 minutes. Each event is bespoke and priced accordingly.

Blend Your Own

Step into the shoes of a Master Blender with this wonderfully interactive experience which unlocks the mysteries of Scotch.

This experience includes all elements of our Private Tutored Tasting PLUS:

- A once in a lifetime opportunity to step into the shoes of a Master Blender and create your very own blend from a selection of regional single malt and grain whiskies.
- Introduction to the differences between grain, single malt and blended whiskies.
- The kudos of taking home your blended masterpiece, guaranteed to be the only bottle of its kind in the world, in a beautifully packaged 100ml bottle with accompanying Certificate of Blending.

Tutored Tasting & Blend Your Own - minimum 10 guests - £70.00 per person - 90 minutes.

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Guide conducting a whisky tasting in the collection.

Premium Whisky Tasting

A premium tasting experience, fascinating for anyone interested in Scotland and its rich distilling heritage.

The tasting will include four drams including vintage casks and our most prestigious pours, giving you the chance to try rare and aged stocks.

Named "one of the seven wonders of the whisky world", the tasting takes place in the stunning vault containing our historic and fascinating whisky collection. The tasting will be conducted by a ‘Keeper of the Quaich’, an inductee into the hallowed ‘Keepers of the Quaich’ organisation.

The whiskies featured on the tasting are chosen by one of our expert Keepers in discussion with your preferences - no two tastings are alike! This exclusive premium whisky tasting is available for two to ten people, and must be booked in advance.

Find out more about our Keepers of the Quaich on our 'About' page.

Premium Tasting - minimum 2 guests - £545.00 per person.

Please note that this tasting is offered in the whisky collection after our guided tours are finished for the day, times vary seasonally. We can host you in one of our other private suites at other times of the day.

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