Small groups, a relaxed setting and great whiskies… think of friends sitting around a table tasting different whiskies, guessing flavours, having banter* with one another whilst your host weaves in the story of what is behind the spirit in your glass.  

No jargon. No pressure. Just great whisky, great pubs, great company – that’s Whisky Edinburgh

*Banter

Light, playful, good‑natured back‑and‑forth conversation. It’s teasing without being sharp, humour without being heavy, and a bit of quick wit passed between people who are enjoying the moment. It’s the kind of chat you get in a good pub, around a tasting table, or when a group is relaxed enough to laugh, interrupt, and throw in their own lines.

As the saying goes, ‘when in Rome..’  coming to Edinburgh (Scotland) and not joining a whisky tasting would be like going to Paris and not climbing the Eiffel Tower…  So come join us for one of our relaxed and engaging tastings.

I would suggest either the Discover Scotch or Flavours of Scotland.

It varies depending on which tasting you book…

For The Top Shelf you will get the chance sample The Macallan 18yo Sherry Cask, The Balvenie 21 Port Cask, Bowmore 18yo Sherry Cask & to mix it up Johnnie Walker Blue.

For Flavours of Scotland, you will sample four whiskies, including the delicious Bladnoch Vinaya & velvety Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban.  The other two we like to keep secret and surprise you on the day,

For Discover Scotch we taste a Blended Scotch, Single Malt, Blended Malt & Single Grain.  Names you will most likely recognise, which is the idea as we explore the differences in styles.

The tastings run for 50–60 minutes, it just depends on the group size and how many questions people ask.

Yes, we can please, send a note to info@whisky-edinburgh.com and let us know what you are thinking.

The Holyrood 9A is accessible.

No. Whisky tastings are strictly for guests aged 18 and over. ID may be required.

Whisky contains alcohol, but you are welcome to take part without drinking. You can learn to nose the whisky, taste a small amount if you wish, or simply enjoy the storytelling experience without consuming alcohol.

The venues all serve great food, so come beforehand for lunch or stay afterwards for dinner.

You can cancel or reschedule your tasting up to 24 hours before it begins.

Photos are welcome. Videos are “okay-ish”, but please be considerate of other guests.

Yes. All venues are in central Edinburgh and within walking distance of a tram stop. The Holyrood 9A is about a 12-minute walk from Princes Street West, Whighams is around 8 minutes away, depending on how busy things are, and Teuchters is about 5 minutes from the West End stop.