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 “whisky 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!
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. Is the best tour for you
The Silver Tour
The Gold Tour
A Taste of Scotland Tour
The whisky collection is simply mind blowing and the blender's room is epic! Very interesting venue. The tour guide was very approachable and friendly.
This is the second time I've done this tour and I have to say its one of my favourite experiences! I learnt a lot about whisky during this tour.
As a whisky drinker but in no way an expert - after this tour, I am feeling pretty confident about my whisky knowledge! Fun and entertaining!
A tasting in the whisky vaults…a sight to behold with thousands of whiskies to look at!
Whether you're a globe-trotter or a local, add this gem to your must-visit list when in Edinburgh.
It was a perfect activity to do with friends and family during our visit to Edinburgh.
Five stars for the Whisky Experience and especially to Aiden who was a fantastic, informative host on our experience.
POV: you’re on The Royal Mile and find this 👀 🥃 Start your whisky journey at The Scotch Whisky Experience, right next to Edinburgh Castle 🏰
#thingstodoedinburgh #scotlandtravel #hiddenedinburgh #royalmileedinburgh #touredinburgh
🥃 🌍 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
