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15 Whisky Tastings & Distillery Tours in Scotland

34 tours  ·  from $25 a head

You can learn the regions in a Royal Mile tasting room or drive to a Highland distillery and see the stills. These 15 say how many drams you get and who is driving home.

The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour - An Introduction to Whisky - What the price gets you
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The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky

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

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

At the Scotch Whisky Experience beside Edinburgh Castle, an English-speaking guide leads you through a replica distillery, whisky aromas, Scotland’s five whisky-producing regions, and a tasting of your chosen Scotch. Under-18s receive Irn-Bru instead. See a collection of more than 3,000 bottles and, for adults and concession ticket holders, take home a crystal tasting glass.

“What a fun and fascinating experience! The guided whisky tour was both engaging and informative—perfect for beginners and whisky lovers alike. I walked away knowing the basics of single malt versus blended whisky, how to assess and taste whisky properly (including the swirl test and bead speed), and what a whisky’s color—light or dark—can tell you about its character and aging. The tour takes you room to room, each with immersive visuals and storytelling that walk you through Scotland’s whisky-producing regions and how location influences flavor. I also learned what you can pair whisky with, which was a nice bonus! This experience makes whisky education approachable and fun. I highly…”

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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - A small group makes the guide matter
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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

2.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 Edinburgh with a local food guide, sampling haggis with neeps and tatties, Scottish cakes, cheese, whisky and a secret dish. The group is capped at 10. Guides such as Carlos, Nichola and Joanne have led lively tours that mix food with city stories. Start at St Giles’ Cathedral and finish near St Mary’s Street.

“Craig was a great guide - entertaining, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning the food history and etymology of phrases from Scotland. Lots of fun! We were full by the end. The only addition I'd make is perhaps one more (small) dish of a savory variety.”

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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge - The price and what it includes
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Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

3.Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories — Bespoke Whisky Lounge

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

At Hot Toddy on Jeffrey Street, a local whisky guide leads you through four single malts from Scotland’s whisky regions and shares stories of whisky and Scottish folklore. The two-hour tasting compares styles including Highland and Lowland whisky. Drinks are included only with the Whisky & Folklore ticket, and alternatives are available on request.

“Really interesting night with great stories. Noami was great fun. Lots of whiskey and a great setting.”

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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission - Pitlochry: lunch, shops and a proper pause
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Highland Lochs, Glens & Whisky Day Tour Including Admission

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

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

Leave Edinburgh at 9am in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach for a full day of Highland scenery, from the Hermitage’s fir-lined paths to the Queen’s View above Loch Tummel. You’ll have time for lunch in Pitlochry and a guided tour and tasting at Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, or Glenturret if Dewar’s is closed. Guides such as Shea, Rhys and Ally are praised for their local stories and music.

“The tour was top notch from start to finish. Our tour guide Michael went out of his way to make the tour a unique as well as knowledge filled one. A+ experience & keep up the good work 🙂👍 (from your friends from Malta)”

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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting - A Woodland Walk to Black Linn Falls
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From Edinburgh: Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

5.Scottish Highlands Tour with Whisky Tasting

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

Travel from Edinburgh through Perthshire by small-group minibus, stopping in Dunkeld, at Black Linn Falls, in Pitlochry and at Queen’s View. The day ends at Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery for a guided tour and whisky tasting. Guides have included storytellers such as Duncan, Graeme and Kylie, though your guide will vary.

“Thanks Russell, it was a wonderful trip with great stops in the highlands! Thank you also for the interesting information about the history of Scotland It was a pleasure to have taken the trip with you!”

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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting - The tasting: where the process meets the glass
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Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

6.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

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

At Holyrood Distillery, join an English-language, one-hour guided tour of a young Edinburgh whisky and gin maker, then sample its products. Expect an explanation of the distillery’s methods and what sets them apart from older producers. Guides have included Brice, Diego, Matthew and Neil. The group is capped at 22, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“This was a great tour! They really make it an enjoyable and informative experience! I highly recommend.”

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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour - A whisky dram, not a distillery tour
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Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Scenic Walk, Glencoe & Whisky Day Tour

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

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

Spend 12 hours travelling from Edinburgh into the Highlands in a small group of up to eight. Expect a guided waterfall walk, a whisky dram, time at Loch Ness, and views of Glencoe and the Cairngorms. A Loch Ness cruise and meals cost extra. Guides on different departures have included Georgie, Mark, Richie, Owen and Karen.

“Very nice experience, starting the day with a beautiful morning walk and exploring the beautiful scenery of the highlands. Richard our guide had endless knowledge about the Scottish history which was a treat to listen to. All in all a great experience!”

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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh - Exploring Stirling Castle in 75 minutes
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Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

8.Stirling Castle and Whisky Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave Edinburgh at 8:30 am in a small Mercedes mini-coach for Stirling Castle, the Trossachs, Aberfoyle, Loch Lomond and Glengoyne Distillery. A local driver-guide adds Scottish history and stories along the way. Castle and distillery admission, food and drinks cost extra.

“I had a day tour from Edinburgh which was of a very small group of 6 persons. Our guide was Keith who drove us through the countryside on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We first had a visit to the Stirling Castle and then an early lunch at the town of Balmaha. After lunch, Keith led us for a quick walk along Loch Lomand. The highlight of the day was the tour at Glengoyne Distillery in the afternoon in which we got to know how the whisky was produced and tasted 2 glasses of Glengoyne whisky. Keith was professional, attentive and very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland. Enjoyed this day…”

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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town - Start with your own palate, not whisky rules
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90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

9.90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

In Edinburgh’s Old Town, meet at John’s Coffee House & Tavern for a 90-minute tasting in the underground Lost Close. A guide introduces four whiskies from Scotland’s main whisky regions, along with stories about how whisky is made and how regional styles differ. Choose a standard, intermediate, or high-end tasting when booking.

“It’s for those who want to know the history of Scotch Whiskey and the different tastes, along with the reason for them. Very informative and fun. There were 4 different kinds of whiskey we tried and I got to know which one I preferred.”

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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience - Dewar’s Aberfeldy: whisky, chocolate, and production
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Edinburgh: Ultimate Whisky Experience

10.Ultimate Whisky Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 305 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Spend 10 hours travelling from Edinburgh to Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret, with a stop for lunch in Aberfeldy. A guide such as Ash, Adam, or Mark handles the drive and Scottish stories. Distillery admission and tastings cost extra, including Dewar’s whisky and chocolate option.

“Wonderful trip! We visited Aberfeldy and Glenturret distilleries with our guide and driver Shafiq, who shared fascinating, humorous stories about Scotland, played some Scottish music and stopped along the way for scenic photos. Both tours - Aberfeldy and Glenturret - were engaging, thanks to passionate local guides. Great mix of nature, history, and whisky.”

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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish - Dunkeld: a riverside pause
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Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

11.Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · from $76

Leave Edinburgh at 7:45 am with a Spanish-speaking guide for a 12-hour small-group trip capped at eight people. Walk to a Highland waterfall, pause at Queen’s View and Loch Tay, visit Stirling and the Kelpies, and learn about whisky at Blair Athol Distillery. The castle visit is from outside only, and lunch is not included.

“Excursion very complete, enjoying both walks in the forest and the culture and gastronomy of the Highlands. A comfortable and enjoyable way to enjoy the charm of this area. In our case Javi guided us and made the experience a lot of fun... I would have liked the history teachers to have explained the battles to me.... To recommend and repeat.Auto-translated”

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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh - Deanston’s converted mill and sensory tasting
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Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

12.Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Leave Edinburgh by 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach for Glengoyne’s slow-distilled whisky, a scenic drive through the Trossachs, lunch near Loch Lomond, and a tasting at Deanston, a former cotton mill that makes its own electricity. An English-speaking driver-guide shares local stories; guides on past departures have included Alistair, Alex, and Rhys.

“Low number of participants was nice. First whisky tour amazing, second was subpar. Lunch was great….”

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Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery - Three South Loch samples, with mixers
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Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery

13.Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

At 56 North in Edinburgh, a gin team host leads you from the bar into the working South Loch Gin distillery. Learn how botanicals become gin, then enjoy a welcome G&T, three gin tastings with premium mixers, and a final cocktail. Sessions are in English, last about 60 to 75 minutes, and are for adults over 18.

“Lovely experience. The gin was great (bought a bottle) and the service was awesome. Would definitely recommend it! Hamish was 10/10 in both knowledge and service!”

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Scotland's Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh - Glenturret: whisky, lunch and an optional tour
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Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

14.Scotland’s Glens, Highlands & Whisky Day Trip from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $90

Travel from Edinburgh with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the Kelpies, Glenturret Distillery, the Hermitage woodland and Dunkeld. You’ll have about an hour at the distillery for lunch and an optional paid tour and tasting. The group is usually limited to 16, and guides may include Dusty, Alistair, Cliff or Callum.

“Excellent tour, good mix with whisky, nature and a small town.. The guide Duncan gav lots of interesting facts. I do recommend this tour.”

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Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour - Dewar’s Aberfeldy: whisky, craft and heritage
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Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

15.The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 235 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about 10 hours travelling from Edinburgh into the Highlands, stopping at South Queensferry, Dewar’s Aberfeldy and Glenturret. A driver-guide handles the winding roads and shares Scottish stories along the way. You get 90 minutes in Aberfeldy for lunch and a look around, but distillery admission costs extra. Guides such as Gary, Morag and Connor have led this tour, though your guide may differ.

“Cliff was an outstanding guide on our whisky tour! His deep knowledge of whisky-making and passion for the craft made the experience truly special. He explained everything clearly, from the history to the tasting notes, and made the tour fun and engaging for everyone. Cliff was friendly, approachable, and happy to answer all our questions. Thanks to him, I learned so much and enjoyed every moment. I would highly recommend Cliff to any whisky lover!”

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