The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh, City of

And what an experience. They host an unrivaled collection of Scotch whiskies and offer a knowledgeable staff that can suggest reasonably-priced options you likely never knew existed. The place is made even better by its customers—often devoted whisky pilgrims who treat their visit as the fulfillment of a religious experience.

If your visiting Edinburgh I'd highly recommend a visit here to The Whisky Experience, it's a lovely projection show to explain about Whisky, wonderful way to do it and our guide Archie was lovely and well educated.

Had a great experience here with guide Angelica. I wanted an opportunity to learn more about Scotch whisky and this was perfect. Came away with a much better understanding of the distillation process and how the different regions of Scotland produce their own distinctive flavors.

The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh is such a must! The barrel ride is a great way to learn about whisky-making, and the tasting is very ‘educational’—whether you’re a whisky expert or just curious. The whisky collection is incredible, and the guide made everything so easy to enjoy. Definitely worth a visit!

Very good experience. Very good guide Caroline. Advisable

Amazing insights into the world of whisky... inside the whisky barrel was fab, the whisky collection was unbelievable and then the whisky tasting! Fab afternoon had by all!

Excellent experience, well worth a visit.

They offer really nice virtual whisky experience tour. They have a huge collection of whisky's. One of the rarest in the planet.

Very very good visit with a great guide Eric! But a little fast nonetheless

Cheers Dan (Daniel on Sundays) for a great tour. Very knowledgeable and engaging!

Excellent tour. Would highly recommend. High tech immersive presentation about the whiskey making process followed by a tasting session of 4 different whiskeys. Robyn was excellent during our tour.

Really helpful and friendly staff - even got to try some whiskys in the store (I still don't like whisky but maybe next time). Definitely worth a visit, especially if you're a keen whisky drinker

Had a fantastic, small tour with Shannen. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour was fantastic and even as a whisky enthusiast I learnt a few new things. The tasting choices were really good and the Diageo collection something to behold. Really enjoyed the whole thing and comes highly recommend.

Archie was the best guide! Very funny but also informative-answered all our questions and made the tour unforgettable! So thank you Archie! Greetings from Turkey!

Great experience overall. A nice blend (excuse the pun!) of traditional and modern. Shannen, our guide, was very knowledgeable and engaging and really kept things moving so she made it different from any bland tour.

We've had a lovely private tour with Ella, a whimsical fairy dressed up as a human who showed us the magical whisky process and the diverse Scottish landscapes that produce the dram. Thank you, Ella! A warm recommendation to anyone visiting Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It was a very fun and good experience. Most of the tour itself can be enjoyed sitting down, so you can participate without any burden while traveling. Our guide was friendly and funny.

Good place, good explanation and several options to taste, I liked it in general.

Really interesting and visual tour. Adam was a great guide.

Absolutely loved it. We booked the tour where you went through different rooms, with visual effects and tasting different whiskeys in different rooms. Might be too basic for whiskey experts, but perfect for the experienced and also rookies. Try to get a tour with Adam, he was marvelous. Book in advance!

Very interesting place. It was nice to listen to a very informative tour and try fantastic and so different Scotch whiskeys.

This is a great tour for anyone, you don't have to love whisky to enjoy the tour, my wife being someone that historically has not liked whisky. We purchase the silver tour which takes you through the experience and you can sample one whisky. The tour is informative and you learn about the simple ingredients that forms whisky and the complexities to distill and produce this wonderful drink. You are then taken to a tasting room where they explain a but more and you get to choose which whisky you want try after they explain the differences. Before trying though you are dramatically taken into the vault where the largest collection of unopened whisky bottles are located which is pretty stunning to see. After that you are taken to the bar where you can opt to try more and enjoy before exiting to the shop. We decided to upgrade to the gold packager here and tried all the whisky that was included on the gold package for a 13 GBP upcharge. I recommend trying this place if your don't plan to do a separate distillery tour while in Scotland.

Great place to experience whisky.go downstairs to the restaurant and go to the whisky bar.this guy knows his stuff. A shrine to whisky.

Informative and family friendly. Great value.

Fantastic experience doing the gold tour/tasting. Our tour guide Johnny was brilliant, really knowledgeable and enthusiastic, made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. Great whisky to taste at the end.

Our guide Tara was great. Was a great little tour. Really enjoyed it. Thanks.

Came here today for my partner's birthday and it was amazing. Great for whisky enjoyers, our tour guide Evangeline was lovely. Even bought a bottle of whisky at the end. Amazing!

We booked in for the silver tour which was great. However, the group included a few very rude people which the tour guide (Heather i think was her name) picked up on so she offered us another tasting at the end of the tour. She didn't have to do that for us as we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. She took the time to explain the history behind each whisky which was very interesting.

Very good experience to discover Whisky.

Even if you're not a whiskey drinker it's worth a visit. A very good job has been done. After the visit he will start to appreciate…whisky…

I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for Lisa at the Whiskey Museum. Her enthusiasm and deep passion for whiskey history made the tour unforgettable. She shared her knowledge with such warmth and kindness, creating an engaging and welcoming atmosphere. Thank you for making our experience truly special!

What an amazing visual experience and tour. I would recommend it to everyone that likes whiskey, production of whiskey or simply likes visual effects. Amazing narration from our tour guide as well.

A unique experience in Edinburgh! Recommending it to everyone who is visiting! Amazing tour guide and effects that make the visit one worth remembering!

This was an excellent tour. I took the gold tour and the guide Robyn was completely thorough on her knowledge. The visuals were extraordinary and the vault is something else. It was nice to experience this and I am sure to visit this again the next time I am around in Scotland.

I have been to many distilleries across Scotland and this is the best tasting and tour I have experienced. Fantastic graphics and an amazing collection. Wonderful host in Matilda who was helpful and engaging to everyone in the group.

Great experience amd awsome guide! Thank you!

A great experience, the tour given by a lovely person, Maltida. A great way to learn more about whisky and try different kinds. Had lovely food at the end in the Amber restaurant!

Very good tour with a nice speaker. A bit short but you get to keep the glass at the end.

In my opinion, this is a must-see when visiting Edinburgh. Through whisky, we have an original look at Scotland, its history, its territory and what it has to offer. The staging of this tour is stunning, and my guide, Aiden, was a good storyteller. Thanks to this entertaining experience I will appreciate, for sure, my future glasses of whisky! PS: I did the Silver Tour, but if I could do it again, I’d chose the Gold or Platinum Tour in order to live a more complete experience (tasting right away all nuances of Scotch whisky).

It was a great experience, not expensive at all for the lifelong experience I have. And it was fast but not too fast and a very nice woman giving the tour!

Very professional and enjoyable

Absolutely wonderful! My tour guide Bella was an absolute gem- incredibly knowledgeable on everything whiskey and super sweet on top of that. Will definitely send all my friends here when they'll be going to Edinburgh !

Fantastic staff, fantastic food and the Scotch is divine.

We tried the Platinum/ Taste Scotland which is a great value. Abi our guide was funny and knowledgeable - thanks to her we had a great night. We got a variety of whiskys and lovely food.

A must go place for all whisky lovers. A great experience and see world largest whisky collection.

Very interesting, high quality tours. Absolute recommendation.

To do without moderation, I recommend the Gold visit rather than Silver, the difference in price is minimal compared to the difference in experience.

Touring from the US. Fantastic experience. If you even have an inkling that you are interested in whisky drinking culture I highly recommend taking a tour. My group of 3 purchased tickets for "Tasting Tales". When we arrived, we scanned our tickets and were accidentally ushered into "The Silver Tour". After asking our guide, Darron, "where's the food?", he led us to our actual ticketed tour, no problems at all. Thank you so much! Then we enjoyed our "Tasting Tales" led by Alex. I've never done an alcohol & food pairing before, and I was blown away. Was expecting this to be a tourist trap, turned into one of best things we did during our trip. 10/10

A must-do while in Edinburgh. The gold tour was amazing and Frazer was a fantastic guide.

Tad expensive but an expensive collection , and excellent knowledgeable staff

Came here for a tour at 10 in the morning, maybe not my best choice but I had other tours booked before I discovered this place online. Jamie, an American, hosted my tour and did a wonderful job detailing the whiskey making process from rain to my glass. She was very knowledgeable about the different regions and was able to explain the tasting notes perfectly. Beyond the tasting part the building itself was very nice, lots of lights and sounds/smells to enhance the experience. The gift shop was also nice, I got a couple shots of some of the whiskeys I tried to take home and share with my family. 10/10, definitely worth it, especially if you already enjoy a glass or two of whiskey!

My husband and I had the best time on the tour!! Our guide Dani was amazing! She had so much knowledge on Scotch whisky, and made the tour an entertaining and inclusive experience for non drinkers as well! 10/10 reccomend if you’re in Edinburgh! Still worth doing even if you don’t like whisky!!

Interesting. I saw/told things that I didn't know before. Tasted whisky. And afterwards I also bought a bottle.

We went on the gold tour and had a great time! Our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable, he took the time to chat to the guests before the tour started and the information really flowed. The whiskey we tried was great, we had five overall and the tasting room was wonderful. Would definitely recommend this as a must do when in Edinburgh.

Beautiful experience, very interesting knowing the story of whisky. Tara was fantastic

Very cool experience. Even for those who don't like Whiskey like me, the tour is very interactive, technological and interesting. I recommend

We did the silver tour and it really exceeded our expectations ! It was a really fun and immersive way to learn about whiskey, great value for money. Our guide Caitlin was excellent and super nice !

Very educational. Food took long to be served.

We had a gold experience to discover and taste scottish whiskeys. We had Robby for this tour. He was really nice, explained very well the story of whiskey, and how to act like an expert in parties ! Thanks a lot for this experience, we really recommend it.

Even for someone with no knowledge of whisky, this was a great learning opportunity. The production was thoughtfully crafted, creating an immersive experience that really drew us in. Highly recommended!

Was very nice and well organised.

I bought the tickets two weeks before the visit as a bday gift for my dad, because they sell out super fast. We got the golden tour and we had a history/making whiskey part and after that we got to try 4 different single malts from different regions of Scotland. My dad was amazed and I (as a person that doesn’t like whisky) was shocked how the tasting and the history part went. I really recommend this place and our guide Steward. His storytelling abilities, charisma, knowledge and jokes were amazing!

I came here with my wife who doesn't like whisky at all, we decided to do the Silver experience as it doesn't last very long and to limit the amount my wife would taste. We were taken round our tour by Adam, he was very kind, professional and approachable. He obviously was very knowledgable as well. My wife found the experience visually stimulating and thought it was very well explained to someone who knew nothing. I personally really liked the region/smell card, this helps you to under stand the exaggerated notes of each region and what that brings to each whisky. To then choose a whisky to taste based on that was very useful and also took the branding away. After our tasting we ended the tour at the bar where you could purchase additional drams of other regions to taste, again I really like how the bar was split into regions so you could make more of an educated choice. Thanks again to Adam and the team for being so kind and welcoming. I would recommend!

Worth a try, even for non-Whiskey drinkers.

Great experience We are immersed in the heart of whiskey making and we travel through the regions I recommend

End of day visit, the museum is incredible working in tourism, it is interactive at all levels, sensory etc... without spoiling too much. Thanks to guide Marcus for his comments and advice. For foreigners they have audio guides which advance at the same pace as the guide.

I recently took part in a whiskey experience in Edinburgh, and it was outstanding from start to finish. The tour was incredibly informative, unique, and offered a fascinating deep dive into the world of Scotch whiskey. Our guide, Daniel, was exceptional—his knowledge and passion for whiskey really came through, and he made every aspect of the tour engaging and enjoyable. I learned so much about the history, production process, and subtle nuances of different Scotch varieties. It was an experience unlike any other, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh, whether you’re a whiskey enthusiast or just curious to learn more!

The scotch whisky experience was simply fantastic! Our guide Alex really made all the difference, he was an absolute expert at everything Scotch whisky and even helped us pick out amazing bottles in the shop at the end of the tour. I would recommend this!

Highly recommend this tour! It lays a thorough understanding for Scottish Whiskey in a clear and compelling way! My tour guide, Daniel, was amazing! He was very patient with answering my questions and clarifying if I did not understand something. Highly recommend anyone do this, especially if it’s your first time in Edinburgh!

It was a great experience. Laura did an awesome Job. Thank you :)

Great place and experience. Charming corners. Lovely staff. Thank you Laura for a great tour. Felt very special today.

Highly recommended. One of the best attractions I have ever been. Even better than to visit some distilleries.

Wonderful experience with our guide Connor. He was friendly, knowledgeable and he also spoke amazing French! I would recommend to anyone. We opted for the ‘gold’ tour which included a generous tasting at the end (worth it if you like whisky).

This was phenomenal! Alexis, our guide was friendly and knowledgable.

Robyn did a very good tour, she was engaging & confident. Great facilities and some lovely Scotch to finish with

Amazing tour and learning experience. Well worth a visit. Guide is knowledgeable and funny. Suitable for whisky pros, newbies and those that love whisky drinkers

Wonderful experience of knowledge about the world of Scotch whiskey. Mandatory for newbies before purchasing any whiskey.

Nice basic tour, the bar at the end has some well-priced drams

Really good experience. The visuals are amazing. The girls at the front desk (and guide) were very friendly and professional. We were late for our tour due to transport issues and they still did everything possible for us to enjoy the experience. At the end you have the chance to taste the whiskey and you can take the glass as a souvenir.

It honestly was very well done and more high tech than I expected. Quite cool and the guide seemed genuinely knowledgeable. I did the gold tour and would recommend it as the extra tastings helped solidify the differences that we learned about.

Unfortunately it was visualized too much and the real feeling of how to make a whiskey in a real distillery didn't come across. I was there once five years ago and I thought it was better and you were given three whiskeys to taste instead of one. I've been able to visit much better distilleries.

Wow, just beautiful Seen a wide variety of whiskey and it was a great experience

Briney (spelling?) lead an informative and fun tour through how Scotch is made, the different regions of Scotland that produce Scotch, and how to properly taste it. It was quite interesting. I learned a lot and I was glad that I included this in my vacation.

We chose the most complete activity possible (5 tastings plus dinner) and we were very satisfied with it. I'm not a whiskey lover but I really appreciated the tasting and explanations. Unfortunately both the guide and the videos spoke a little too fast for me to understand everything. I speak English quite well and it's the first time I've found myself in difficulty. This is probably due to the use of little-known terminology. At the end of the tasting we move on to the restaurant where samples of Scottish cuisine are served. All very good. I never thought I would be able to appreciate haggis but the way they serve it at Amber (chicken stuffed with haggis with whiskey sauce) is really very good. Considering that I am Italian, it is very rare for me to appreciate a foreign cuisine restaurant so much. I absolutely recommend the tasting plus dinner as within a few hours you have a high level introduction to typical Scottish products.

Thought it was a traditional whisky tour but the immersive video experience surprised me in a good way. Tasted 5 different brands.

Ideal for those who don't know about whiskey and plan to visit distilleries later. The explanations are very basic. The display of the bottles from the collection is nice but they don't give you time to look at it and they don't provide information about the labels, the tasting is fine. There are audio guides in many languages ​​since the tour is only in English.

Nice multimedia tour with an excellent guide! Cool experience

Have done the Jameson Distillery tour in Ireland and a number of tastings and this was by far our favorite. Super modern way to learn about the distilling process. Our guide Marcus was super knowledgeable and friendly. Would absolutely recommend.

Highly recommended if you like whiskey and also

Great experience spent with Lottie this afternoon for the "Golden" tour. Lottie was super charming, funny and communicative. The tour is well done and the explanations in French are practical with the audio guide. I'm just taking one star off because they don't have a changing room and we had to carry our jackets and bags which ruined the experience a bit. In any case I recommend!

The Platinum Tour was really really fun!!!

Great place, great adventure. guide Robyn a wonderful woman. Without giving anything away, we recommend it because it's really worth it

Archie was great!! And the whiskey is delicious!!

For those who like to enjoy whiskey, great place, immense variety, worth visiting

Aiden was an amazing tour guide! Made the experience very fun and personable! 10/10!

Quick preview of how whisky is made. World prefer more in depth briefing

A fab experience, well enjoyed with expert advice on Scotch Whisky and how to enjoy it

This experience is definitely worth the detour!! We were lucky enough to be guided by Lottie, who passionately explained to us the history and particularity of whisky. A good tasting awaits you at the end, with all the necessary advice to enjoy it. We really fell in love with the whiskey collection, which is truly impressive and a real eye-catcher!! Thanks again to Lottie for this moment

It's a good place for a Whisky Tasting. You will learn much about the Whisky and how it started. The Tasting ist funny and good. Come and you will see.

When we think of Scotland, we think of cashmere, bagpipes, and Scotch whiskey. I visited because I thought whiskey was a culture. For your information, I don't like whiskey. Because of its unique scent, I started coughing and feeling nauseous even before drinking it. On the other hand, my wife really likes whiskey. I booked with “Gold” and when I arrived on time, they scanned my ticket and asked if I needed “translation audio.” I asked for it because I thought something professional might come out. The guide says 80% of it is the same, and he says the rest he says. Listen to videos and explanations, view the whiskey collection, and taste it. I don't have the will to remember the regional differences because it's hard to put them into my head all at once. Our friend drinks well. I like it so much. I had a hard time finishing all my drinks.