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The Scotch Whiskey Experience Gold Tour with Whiskey Tasting

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£31.45

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Polish, Swedish, Chinese, Korean

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

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Skip the line

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Local touch

Rainy day

Tour with Audioguide

E-Voucher

Wheelchair access

Why you’ll love this…

Sample five-contrasting regional Scotch whiskies and receive the gift of a crystal whiskey tasting glass
Discover each whisky region's unique aromas and flavours, from the floral and fruity malts of Speyside, to the smoky and peaty whiskies of Islay
Explore the glass and marble vault of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whiskey
Enjoy one year membership of the Scotch Whisky Appreciation Society

What to expect

Visit the only attraction in the world to take you on a grand tour of Scotland's five whisky regions, telling the whole story of Scotch!

You'll enjoy a tutored tasting of five regional Scotch whiskies and discover the contrasting aromas of Scotland's five whisky-producing regions. Delve into the history and alchemy of creating the perfect dram, as you learn about the origins, art of whisky making and maturation of Scotch whisky. You'll explore the glass and marble vault of one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky - considered one of the seven wonders of the Scotch whisky world. You'll also receive the gift of a crystal tasting glass as a souvenir to take home.

Join this experience and delve into a tutored Scotch whisky tasting tour that is interactive, informal, educational and fun for all whisky lovers.

What's included

Guided tour
Skip-the-line tickets
Multilingual audio commentary
Alcoholic beverages tasting

Where

The Scotch Whisky Experience, Castlehill, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting point:

This tour takes place at The Scotch Whisky Experience which is located beside Edinburgh Castle, at the top of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile. It is a 20-minute walk from Haymarket and Waverley railway stations and St. Andrew's Square bus station; open-top bus tours and Lothian buses stop close by.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Guests must be 18 years and over in order to participate in this experience
Please arrive early as admission is by timed entry and guided tour
The tutored tasting is hosted by an English-speaking guide
The tour element has audio guides available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Czech, Gaelic, British Sign Language and American Sign Language. There is also International Sign option offered
The Gold Tour includes an introductory tasting of four regional Scotch whiskies, and one year membership of the Scotch Whiskey Appreciation Society
Includes the gift of a crystal whiskey tasting glass as a souvenir

Remember to bring:

Students must bring their student ID card
Please bring valid photo ID to prove you are 18+ years of age

Provider

The Scotch Whisky Experience

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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