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Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

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Overview

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries and tasting venues have to offer.

Delicate and fruity, with a kick, these drams are some of the most well sought after in the whisky industry:

1. Glenkinchie Distillery is a single malt whisky distillery in East Lothian, Scotland. The best distillery tour in the Lowland region and one of the best in the country.

2. The Malt Whisky Society was formed in 1983 by a group of unconventional ‘water of life’ experts. The society exists to present their selected single cask whisky in its purest form.

3. Our final stop for your Edinburgh whisky tour is the newly built Holyrood distillery. Holyrood is all about flavour.

Taste your way through our beautiful city, while learning the history and entertaining tales from local experts who know their whisky.

Half Day Tour includes one distillery Tour and Tasting and an optional drop off at the Malt Whisky Society for lunch.

What's Included

  • Tickets for Glenkinchie's distillery tour and tasting
  • Tickets for Holyrood distillery's tour and tasting
  • Booking for the Malt Whisky Society for lunch and tasting
  • Lunch
  • Tasting at the Malt Whisky Society - optional per whisky
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Glenkinchie Distillery

Whisky tour and tasting with local expert at Glenkinchie distillery. The home of Johnnie Walker's spirit for over 100 years.
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Holyrood Distillery

Distillery tour and tasting at Scotland's newest distillery. New methods and new direction from Edinburgh's new king.
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

The world's best independent bottler. They do great food too. Voted the best whisky bar in the world.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour – Distilleries & Tastings?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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  • Tickets for Glenkinchie's distillery tour and tasting
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  • Booking for the Malt Whisky Society for lunch and tasting
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  • Tasting at the Malt Whisky Society - optional per whisky

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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