Combining the high-tech storytelling of the Gold Whisky Tour with a sophisticated seven-dish tasting menu, this is the perfect way to savour the very best of Scotland’s liquid gold and world-class cuisine in one afternoon.
Getting started
Meet your expert guide at the Scotch Whisky Experience on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. After a warm welcome, you’ll begin your journey with a fully guided 75-min tour. Whether you’re a native speaker or visiting from abroad, grab an audio guide, available in 20 languages, to ensure you don't miss a single detail.
What to expect
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Start with an immersive exploration of whisky’s origins and maturation before moving into a comparative tasting session. Once your palate is primed, you’ll transition seamlessly to a pre-reserved table at the award-winning Amber Restaurant for a curated dining experience that celebrates local Scottish ingredients.
Features:
The immersive Gold Tour: Journey through the Origins, Art of Whisky Making, Maturation experience. This immersive walkthrough brings the science and soul of distillation to life, culminating in a viewing of one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky.
Comparative regional tasting: Expand your knowledge with a guided tasting of five whiskies in total. You’ll enjoy your choice of a single malt or blend, plus a specialised introductory tray of four contrasting regional single malts to help you identify your favorite Scottish profile.
Seven-dish tasting menu: Take your seat in the acclaimed Amber Restaurant for a 3-course culinary showcase. The menu features a trio of starters and mains, allowing you to sample a wide variety of traditional flavours.
Perfect culinary finish: Conclude your dining experience with a hand-crafted dessert specifically matched with a final dram of Scotch whisky to enhance the flavours. Your meal is rounded off with your choice of freshly brewed coffee or tea.
Take-home crystal souvenir: The memories don't end when the tour does. Every guest receives a professional crystal tasting glass to take home—the perfect souvenir to help you continue your tasting journey long after you leave Edinburgh.
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This experience is strictly for guests 18 years of age and older.
Sharp metallic tools or objects and weapons are not permitted in this experience.
Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
Smoking is not permitted in this experience.
This experience is accessible to wheelchair users.
For your convenience, elevators are available throughout the venue.
For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
This tour is available in English only.
Your table booking in Amber Restaurant is reserved automatically when you book Taste of Scotland.
Please inform staff in advance of any dietary requirements or allergies.
This experience includes alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.
Cancellation is allowed up to 72 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
