Scotch Whisky

This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the five Scotch whisky producing regions and learn how the geography and weather combine to create regional characteristics shaping a single malt whisky's unique flavour. Delve into the history and alchemy of blending, and learn how the art of creating a perfectly balanced blended Scotch whisky came about. Finally, enjoy a guided tasting of your chosen whisky as you explore one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. The Tour cannot be changed to a different time.

Our Whisky and Folklore tour is unlike any other experience in Edinburgh.  We take you to our personal, custom designed, whisky venue where you will be served four classic Single Malt Scotch Whiskies and immerse ourselves in the great cultural importance of whisky and storytelling in Scotland. The ticket price includes the cost of the whiskies (ONLY IF YOU DO NOT SELECT THE "NO WHISKY" OPTION. 4 great single malt Scotch whiskies will be served over the tour. Drink alternatives are available upon request for those who do not drink whisky.

This whiskey tasting is an enriching and educational experience in which you will discover the history, culture and why this iconic drink arouses so much passion. Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, has played a key role in the popularity of Scotch, and this is a rare opportunity to learn about and immerse yourself in its heritage. In addition, Scotch whiskey is recognized worldwide for its quality and tradition, making it a distinctive element of Scottish culture. This tour will allow you to learn the secrets of distillation, taste different varieties of whiskey and understand why this drink has lasting global relevance.

8 clients maximum – Extra Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Have an amazing time and experience the best of Scotland in a spectacular 1 day trip. Visit the amazing Loch Ness and hunt for Nessie Try delicious Scotch Whisky, eat at a traditional Scottish Fish and Chip Shop. Visit Glencoe and the Highlands of Scotland and discover why these locations feature in Harry Porter movies, James Bonds Skyfall, Braveheart and Outlander.

Join us for our classic tour – the perfect introduction to Holyrood Distillery! Sip on a seasonal cocktail as your guide welcomes you to the distillery. Let us introduce you to our story as we put Edinburgh back onto the whisky map as the city’s first single malt distillery for over a hundred years. Alongside a sample of our classic expression, learn about how we apply our whisky-making ethos to create our award-winning Height of Arrows Gin with just 3 ingredients. In our whisky distillery, watch our washbacks foaming and our copper stills bubbling as your guide highlights the different stages of scotch production. From heritage and speciality malts to alternative yeasts, find out more about what we do differently to create exciting and innovative flavours for our single malts. Following a tutored tasting of our single malt whisky, delve deeper into our methods of flavour creation through our careful selection of seasoned oak barrels from around the world.

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and follow in the footsteps of great Scottish heroes on this historic and scenic trip into the Scottish heartlands. Enjoy a day with at least 5 fabulous stops including Stirling Castle (please pre-book independently for the 10.30 admission time at Stirling Castle's website), whisky tour and tasting at the Glengoyne Distillery and a scenic drive through the Highlands to the legendary Loch Lomond.

This tour can be adjusted to suit your visit to Scotland. This tour is visiting two distilleries, and the house of bruar, driving through Pitlochry. this is a great tour for whisky lovers.

Enjoy an expert-led guided tour through our whisky distillery. You’ll learn about the heritage and traditions of scotch whisky production, as well as Holyrood’s innovative approach in creating new and unique whiskies. The tour includes a guided tasting of 4 delicious drams ranging from new-make spirit, aged new-make, and fully matured whisky to demonstrate our journey to our inaugural release, which launched in October 2023.

*Includes entry to Glengoyne and Deanston Distilleries in the tour price. Scotch whisky is ingrained within Scottish culture. The ancient Scots used it to heal common ailments and keep warm throughout the winter. And now, Scottish whisky exports make up one quarter of the UK’s international food and drink trade. It’s a fascinating part of Scottish heritage, and on this tour, you learn about it at two distinct distilleries. You visit Glengoyne, a tiny, quaint distillery located at the foot of a delightful hill. And you explore Deanston distillery, a large distillery with a fascinating industrial past. What’s more is you blend these delicious flavours with a visit to one of the most famous lochs in the whole of Scotland at the Loch Lomond National Park. So take this tour, sample a delectable range of whiskies, and learn about Scotland’s national drink.

Follow in our founders footsteps and learn the art of the Master Blender. There can be up to 40 different whiskies that go into a blend and in our session we have 5 whiskies for you to nose and blend to create your own special recipe. You will create your own style and make a 100ml bottle of your own blend to take away. 30 minute sensory session on the art of blending 30 minute session creating your own blend 100ml bottle of your own blended Scotch Whisky to take home Also included is the heritage centre offering a unique insight into founders; John Dewar and his sons Tommy and John Alexander.  NOTE: A Production Tour is NOT included with this experience. To see the stills, please book the 12 noon Dewar’s Aberfeldy Experience separately.

This is a truly unique experience of a distillery and look at Scottish history. We’ll take you from your hotel or cruise ship with comfortable travel through the highlands of Scotland.

8 clients maximum – extra small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Enjoy the best of Scotland's whisky while exploring beautiful Highland landscapes. Embark on a guided tour of Dewars Distillery and try a dram or two. Experience the magic of Tullibardine Distillery and Lindores Abbey Distillery.

A guided tour taking your through the New Town and Old Town of Edinburgh Visit four unique Edinburgh bars and venues Comfortable group sizes of no more than ten attendees chaperoned by a whisky guide Four serves of whisky including blended Scotch, single malt, cocktails, and food pairings. Learn about the city’s history, architecture and the story of brewing and distilling in Edinburgh

Embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began. Colourful history, tradition and a candlelit whisky tasting The tour continues with a whisky tasting in our candlelit underground Megget’s Cellar. Hear captivating tales, breathe in the rich aromas, and savour a single malt tasting in our exclusive underground vaults. There’s no better way to warm the spirits. You’ll taste four Scottish whiskies, under the guidance of our whisky specialist.

An introduction to our premium Single Malt whiskies, journeying from bourbon maturation to sherry finishes and an elusive ‘mystery dram’! This is a unique and educational experience in one of the world's most prestige hotels, a truly unforgettable day. You'll learn about single malt and how it is produced and matured by expert distillers. You will learn how to nose and taste single malt and blended whiskies and you will come away with an appreciation of the processes and techniques used in the production of Scotch.

Whisky tastings for individuals or small groups hosted in a traditional bar in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. 2.30pm tastings at the Jolly Judge Bar Personally tailored to suit the clients knowledge and understanding of Scotch whisky. With a focus on discussion, explanation and answering customers questions in a free-form style rather than a rehearsed script. I aim to make every tasting a unique and memorable experience for everybody at the table. Perfectly suited for beginners, but also for those wishing to learn a little more about Scotch, its tastes, and history. My tastings are freely open to tourists and local alike.

Travel back in time as you discover the history of whisky in Scotland while you sample 4 different Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Discover the people who have made Scotch the success it is today and enjoy the company of fellow likeminded travellers in the setting of one of Edinburgh’s historic bars. After the tour, unwind downstairs at the bar with their selection of over 100 whiskies.

Join a Scottish Rogue whisky pub crawl through the city of Glasgow. Delve into the history of the city and explore its deep connections with the Scotch whisky industry. Stop at three of the best whisky pubs in Glasgow. In each pub, be invited to sample a wee dram of Scotch whisky and learn how to get the best out of your tasting experience. Let your local Scottish Rogue expert guide you through Glasgow as you discover more about the city, the culture, and, of course, the whisky. For those who love whisky, our experts will guide and build your knowledge. And, for those who are just at the curious stage, let our experts find the perfect dram or pour to suit your taste buds. You might be surprised! Either way, you will have a fun and unpretentious experience that we hope will stay with you for a long time!

Join our top-rated whisky tastings and discover the legendary history of this superb drink in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. For the past 10 years our tastings have delighted the palates of locals and visitors alike. Experience the whisky tasting recommeded by national and international press outlets.

You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course. They’ll tell you all they know about the different whiskey distilleries in the city, and impart some of the Scottish traditions and witticisms surrounding the tipple with you. You’ll sample amber liquid from various whiskey regions in the country and learn to distinguish between the different notes. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.