The 15 Best Whisky Tastings in the UK

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Edinburgh: The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

1.The Scotch Whisky Experience Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,213 reviews · 50 - 75 minutes · from $33Our pick

Tour the Scotch Whisky Experience beside Edinburgh Castle for a guided look at whisky making, blending, regional aromas, and a famous 3,500-bottle collection. Choose a Silver or Gold Tour, with Gold adding four single malt tastings.

“Maybe the best experience in Edinburgh. The guides are all amazing and the the tour in general is very well organized. You learn a lot about Scottish whisky and the tasting experience is amazing.”

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Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

2.Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,451 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

Spend two hours at Hot Toddy, just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, tasting four single malts from Scotland’s main whisky regions. Guides such as Ben, Kofi, Angus, and Eleanor mix tasting advice with folklore, history, humor, and sometimes fiddle music. Non-whisky alternatives are available on request.

“Naomi was an incredible and entertaining guide/narrator. Full of entertaining stories, making the time to respond to questions, and pointing out interesting things on the whiskeys as well as Scottish history. The Hot Toddy as location also very well setup, catering for an awesome mood and evening. Truly an amazing experience.”

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Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Whisky Experience

3.The Johnnie Walker Whisky Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,670 reviews · from $40

At Johnnie Walker Princes Street, you take a flavour quiz, then follow a 90-minute English-led tour through whisky history, sensory effects, live performances, and three personalised cocktails. Guides such as Paula, Anton, Leah, and Eleanor have earned warm praise for making the show easy to enjoy, even for whisky newcomers.

“Our tour was exceptional. Our guide Leah was amazing and Pauline’s perfermance was brilliant. We enjoyed the time we spent.”

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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

4.The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,578 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Start beside Edinburgh Castle with a guided, multimedia introduction to Scotch whisky. You’ll see how single malt is made, learn the aromas of Scotland’s five whisky regions, taste one selected dram, and view more than 3,000 unopened bottles. Under-18s receive Irn Bru.

“Entertaining, immersive, and fun multimedia experience! Really enjoyed Colln's enthusiasm and performative tour. Whisky was great!”

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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

5.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Spend about three hours walking from St Giles’ Cathedral through Edinburgh’s Old Town, sampling haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky, tea, and a secret dish. Guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, Craig, and Madge mix food with folklore, street history, and practical city tips.

“Madge was amazing. So entertaining and fun! Food was delicious as well! Great way to spend the afternoon!”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour

6.Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 982 reviews · 1 hour · from $36

Tour Holyrood Distillery in central Edinburgh with an English-speaking guide such as Courtney, Dave, or Callum. Start with a seasonal cocktail, visit the gin lab and whisky floor, then taste gin and single malt whisky while learning about yeasts, oak, and modern Scotch production.

“We loved our tour with Thais! She was knowledgeable , fun and had a great sense of humor. Would highly reccomended :)”

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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

7.Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend two hours at Hot Toddy, a cozy Edinburgh whisky lounge, tasting four single malts from Scotland’s major whisky regions. Guides such as Ben, Euan, Max, and Alasdair mix whisky basics with folklore, family tales, fiddle music, and humor. Alternative drinks are available if whisky is not for you.

“We had a great experience with our guide Koffe. He was highly entertaining, very knowledgable about whiskey and told some great stories which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was a great experience and we would highly recommend it.”

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Glasgow: Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting

8.Clydeside Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 820 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Spend one hour at Clydeside Distillery with guides such as Nina, Linzi, or Madeleine. Explore the 1877 Old Pumphouse, watch the whisky-making process, admire River Clyde views, and taste three Clydeside drams. You keep the small tasting glass, and non-drinkers can take samples home.

“Loved learning about the history of Clydeside Distillery and tasting their whiskies! Really engaging and humorous tour, absolutely would recommend!”

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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

9.Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 641 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $80

Travel in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach from Edinburgh through Dunkeld, the Hermitage, Pitlochry, and Queen’s View. You’ll walk beside a waterfall, have lunch on your own, and tour Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery. Guides such as Shea, Rhys, and Simon add local stories, music, and practical help.

“Fun trip to the highlands with the perfect amount of stops in cute towns for a little shopping and snacks. Beautiful hike in the woods and fun whiskey tour and tasting.”

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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

10.Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 628 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $63

Travel from Edinburgh into Perthshire with a live English-speaking guide, stopping in Dunkeld, the Hermitage, Pitlochry, and at Queen's View. A woodland walk to Black Linn Falls leads to Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery, where you tour the whisky works and enjoy a tasting. Groups can reach 16 people.

“The day trip was amazing from start to finish. Mac was our tour guide and he kept us entertained the whole journey with the incredible history of Scotland. His story telling was captivating and you could tell he was passionate about Scotland and loved his job.The sights were amazing and it was the highlight of our trip. Would highly recommend to anyone. Will definitely be doing this again when we come back”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

11.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37

At Holyrood Distillery, you’ll tour a young Edinburgh whisky and gin maker, see its experimental approach, and taste several spirits. Guides such as Diego, Brice, Courtney, and Neil bring their own style to the hour-long visit, which ends at the bar and shop.

“Very interesting and good experience! A guide who was passionate about whisky and was very good at explaining and creating a feel-good ambiance.”

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Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

12.Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $128

Meet your English-speaking guide under an orange umbrella by St Giles Cathedral for a small-group walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Expect haggis, Cullen Skink, cranachan, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky and a secret dish, with guides such as Nichola, Nyssa, Craig and Carlos adding local stories.

“Great food, great guide Nyssa. I really appreciated how much she knew about whisky!”

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Edinburgh: The Lost Close Underground Scotch Whisky Tasting

13.The Lost Close Underground Scotch Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 474 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

Meet your English-speaking guide outside John’s Coffee House & Tavern, then follow them below Edinburgh’s Old Town for four regional Scotch whiskies and stories of the trade. Guides such as Mark, Eleanor, Rosie, and Sarah tailor the tasting to your tastes. Upgrade for rarer or luxury drams.

“It was an enjoyable hour tasting whisky. Very informal and nice conversations with other participants. The setup was completely in line with my expectations. Thanks for a great experience.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

14.Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 393 reviews · from $101

Spend 12 hours touring Scotland’s Highlands in a small group of up to eight. Walk to Hermitage waterfalls, visit Loch Ness, pass through Glencoe and the Cairngorms, enjoy a whisky dram, and look for Highland cows with guides such as Mark, Richie, Owen, Karen, or Georgie.

“the tour was great me and my partner enjoyed it alot the sight seeing etc our tour guide was fantastic with alot of great stories and interesting facts to tell us about each sight we had seen, we kinda felt bad because our group was very quiet so we wasnt really asking questions or engaging too much regarding the facts and stories etc but it was still appreciated that she told us and took us around. 10/10 would do a tour again like this but for a different location”

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1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

15.1 Day Moray Coast Tour with Speyside Whisky from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Travel from Inverness to the Moray Coast with guides such as Karen, Sonia, Amber, Iain, and Willie. Expect beaches, sea cliffs, fishing villages, seabirds, seals, Highland cattle, a Strathisla whisky stop, and Carrbridge’s 1717 stone bridge. The route may substitute Spey Bay and Aberlour for Troup Head.