The 15 Best Whisky Tastings & Distillery Visits

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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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Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

2.Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,859 reviews · from $35

Tour Jameson Distillery Bow Street with an English- or French-speaking guide, hear the story of John Jameson, learn the whiskey-making process, and taste three whiskeys. Your visit also includes a Jameson cocktail, with optional upgrades for barrel tasting and a personalized bottle.

“Alex the tour guide was fantastic. informative and fun”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

3.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93Top rated

Join Red Carpet Wine Tours for an eight-hour Yarra Valley outing with wine tastings at Soumah, St Huberts and Balgownie, ten chocolates, countryside views, and a stop at Hubert Estate. Guides such as Tom, Gilberto, Richard and Matt are known for good music, humor and clear instructions.

“Had a nice day. Met some really nice international travellers. Wine tasting was excellent. Lunch was decent. The bus was comfortable.”

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Dublin Irish Whiskey Museum and Gallery Guided Tour with Tasting

4.Dublin Irish Whiskey Museum and Gallery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,078 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

Meet your guide at 119 Grafton Street for a one-hour small-group tour through Irish whiskey history, from uisca beatha to its modern revival. Guides such as Hailey, Andrew, Linda, and Matt bring the story to life before leading a tasting of several Irish whiskeys, with a premium upgrade available.

“Brien (rhymes with Green) was terrific! Too bad he is married! Lol Great time to be had with Irish Whiskey!”

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Edinburgh: Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

5.Whisky Tasting with History and Storytelling

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

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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Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

6.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Whiskey Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,906 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Ride from downtown Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery with a professional driver-guide, tour the production areas, and taste Tennessee whiskey in the historic George Green Barrel House. The 9am departure adds about 90 minutes in Lynchburg for lunch and shopping.

“Driver did a great job. Hannah gave a great tour. We had a great day seeing Jack Daniel's distillery.”

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Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour

7.Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,765 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Spend one hour at Teeling Distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, learning the five steps from grain to glass before tasting selected whiskeys. Guides such as Marc, Blaise, Gary, and Ivie bring the story to life, while the café, bar, terrace, and gift shop make it easy to linger.

“Jack was our tour guide and fantastic. Definitely worth the stop if in Dublin. Beautiful distillery.”

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Edinburgh: The Johnnie Walker Whisky Experience

8.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

9.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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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

10.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,209 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Leave Melbourne at 9am for five Yarra Valley stops with guides such as Matt, Gilberto, Tom or Richard. Taste cool-climate wines at Soumah, sample wine or spirits at St Huberts, enjoy chocolate, and finish with vineyard views at Balgownie. Lunch and gin or whisky upgrades cost extra.

“Our tour guide was lovely and the package was great. The wines at the wineries, especially Soumah, were excellent. I definitely recommend booking a tour with them.”

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

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

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

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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Dublin: Irish Whiskey Museum Tour and Whiskey Tasting

12.Irish Whiskey Museum Tour and Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 999 reviews · from $22Best value

Spend an entertaining hour at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, where an English-speaking guide traces whiskey from hardship to revival across four historic rooms. Finish with three classic or four premium tastings, plus a souvenir glass with the premium option.

“Keith the tour guide was so knowledgeable, such an amazing experience, worth a visit to learn the overall history of Irish Whiskey.”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky & Gin Tour

13.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

14.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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Dublin: Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting

15.Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 897 reviews · from $23

Tour Teeling’s working three-copper-pot-still distillery in Dublin’s Liberties with an English-speaking guide such as Gary, Marc, or Alexandra. Learn how whiskey is made, explore Dublin’s distilling past, and finish with a Teeling tasting. The tour lasts one hour and is wheelchair accessible.