Whisky in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the ideal place to dive into the world of Scottish whisky without traversing the country:

Scotch Whisky Experience

At the top end of the Royal Mile, right next to the Castle. An interactive tour through whisky production with a ride in a barrel (!), followed by a tasting. The collection includes 3,384 bottles — the largest in the world. Various tour packages from £18.

Whisky Bars

• The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) — Exclusive club with over 400 single-cask whiskies. Day tickets available for non-members. In a beautiful Georgian townhouse.
• Bow Bar — Legendary pub on Victoria Street with over 300 whiskies and a top-notch beer selection. No music, no screens — just good whisky and conversation.
• Cadenhead's Whisky Shop — Scotland's oldest independent whisky bottler (since 1842). Free tastings!