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Whisky Tours & Tasting Experiences

Choose the perfect tour or tasting experience as you journey through the world of Scotch whisky right in the heart of Edinburgh. Whether you are a β€œwhisky curious” novice or already a whisky fan you will find the ideal tour or tasting experience. We have been helping the world fall in love with Scotch whisky since 1988 and were crowned Scotland’s BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION 2024. Book our online flexible ticket now and experience our award-winning tour!

Reviews from Around the World
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Nicole
USA
This was actually the highlight of our day in Scotland! We had such a great time in our guide was AWESOME! So knowledgeable and kind. Will definitely recommend doing this for other people.
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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.
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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.
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Rebecca
Australia
An excellent tour, even for a Scotch novice like myself. I learned a lot and had so much fun. Our guide Alex was fantastic, and very patient - he really made the tour amazing. Highly recommend!
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Christine
Orlando, Florida
We had a great time with the gold tour. Bella was just awesome! We learned so much about whiskey, it was a beautiful and informative tour, and it had so much high technology that I couldn’t believe it. Well done and I’ll remember it forever.
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Michèle
Germany
Fantastic, innovative, and the guide was one of a kind.
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John
Canada
Our tour guide Cobin was absolutely fantastic. As well as the 3-D tour on how to make scotch whiskey. Absolutely impressed.
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Serenity
Orlando, Florida
This was one of the favourite experiences my sons and I did. Marcus was an amazing guide explaining the different regions of whiskey.
Tour guide and visitors at The Scotch Whisky Experience against a projection of a barley field.

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@tartanparadescotland is a voluntary group, formed to organise Edinburgh Tartan Parade and to support Scotland’s heritage. Taking place today at 1pm, this year celebrates the launch of the Magic of Unicorn tartan πŸ¦„ 

If you’re in town, you can spot our very own unicorns, Deoch and Doras who will be proudly watching the festivities unfold ✨ 

#EdinburghTartanParade #TartanParadeScotland #scotchwhiskyexperience #thingstodoedinburgh #whatsonedinburgh

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πŸ₯ƒ Whisky Month has arrived! πŸ₯ƒ 

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 ✨πŸ₯‚ 

#WhiskyMonth #WhiskyIsCelebration #WhiskyIsAJourney #WhiskyIsConnection #GlobalWhiskyToast

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Whisky is...Celebration πŸ₯‚πŸŽ‰ 

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! 🎁 πŸ₯ƒ 

#WhiskyIsCelebration #edinburgh #scotchwhisky #thingstodoedinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience

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πŸ₯ƒβœ¨ We are delighted to once again partner with our friends at @marykingsclose for a truly immersive Edinburgh experience ✨πŸ₯ƒ

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 πŸ“œ πŸ•―οΈ 

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 🍽️πŸ₯ƒ

Book on @marykingsclose website! 

#whatsonedinburgh #thingstodoedinburgh #whiskymonth #scotchwhiskyexperience #MaryKingsClose

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Have you checked out these green spaces in Edinburgh? πŸŒ³πŸ¦‹
#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! πŸ₯ƒ 

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! πŸƒπŸŒ
#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? πŸ¦„ ✨ 
#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 β„οΈπŸ‚ 🌞 🌷 

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 πŸ₯ƒ 

πŸ”— 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 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿πŸ₯ƒ
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#WhiskyIsAJourney #scotchwhisky #scotchwhiskyexperience #edinburgh

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Whisky is...Flavour 🍐🌢️πŸ₯œπŸŒΊ

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 πŸŽ‰πŸ₯‚

Together, their selections create a tasting flight that reflects the true β€œspirit” 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 πŸ₯ƒ 

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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πŸŽ‰ Join the Global Whisky Toast! πŸ₯ƒ 

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!

πŸŽ₯ Want to join in? 
1. Raise a whisky glass (bonus points for a Glencairn Glass!)
2. Record a quick toast to the β€˜water of life’
3. Capture it with an iconic local backdrop 🌍 
4. Say β€˜SlΓ inte mhath’, β€˜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 

πŸ“ Link in bio for full T&Cs. 

Please share with anyone who would love to join the fun. SlΓ inte! πŸ₯ƒ ✨ #GlobalWhiskyToast #WorldWhiskyDay

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We have an exciting milestone coming up...our Amber Restaurant & Whisky Bar is turning 25! πŸ₯³ 

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! πŸ₯‚ 

#WhiskyIsCelebration #amberrestaurant #anniversary #whiskybar

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πŸ‰πŸ₯ƒ Get ready for Scotland v France weekend with rugby legends meet and greet plus a shop sampling this FridayπŸ‰πŸ₯ƒ

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) πŸ‰ 

Book your tour via the link in our bio!

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Places to visit in Edinburgh ✨🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 
@elephanthousecafe @nationalmuseumsscotland @nationalgalleriesscot @amber_restaurant_edin 
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#edinburgh #scotchwhiskyexperience #thingstodoedinburgh #whiskytour 
#elephanthousecafe

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