Malt Whisky
Whisky & Tales: Whisky, History & Storytelling
Our Whisky and Folklore tour is unlike any other experience in Edinburgh. We take you to our personal, custom designed, whisky venue where you will be served four classic Single Malt Scotch Whiskies and immerse ourselves in the great cultural importance of whisky and storytelling in Scotland.
The ticket price includes the cost of the whiskies (ONLY IF YOU DO NOT SELECT THE "NO WHISKY" OPTION. 4 great single malt Scotch whiskies will be served over the tour. Drink alternatives are available upon request for those who do not drink whisky.
The Scotch Whisky Experience Guided Whisky Tour – An Introduction to Whisky
This 50-minute guided tour, ideal for whisky novices and families, is the perfect introduction to the world of whisky. Discover the whisky making process. Explore the five Scotch whisky producing regions and learn how the geography and weather combine to create regional characteristics shaping a single malt whisky's unique flavour. Delve into the history and alchemy of blending, and learn how the art of creating a perfectly balanced blended Scotch whisky came about. Finally, enjoy a guided tasting of your chosen whisky as you explore one of the world's largest collections of Scotch whisky. The Tour cannot be changed to a different time.
Discover Malt Whisky Day Tour Including Admissions from Edinburgh
*Includes entry to Glengoyne and Deanston Distilleries in the tour price.
Scotch whisky is ingrained within Scottish culture.
The ancient Scots used it to heal common ailments and keep warm throughout the winter. And now, Scottish whisky exports make up one quarter of the UK’s international food and drink trade.
It’s a fascinating part of Scottish heritage, and on this tour, you learn about it at two distinct distilleries. You visit Glengoyne, a tiny, quaint distillery located at the foot of a delightful hill. And you explore Deanston distillery, a large distillery with a fascinating industrial past.
What’s more is you blend these delicious flavours with a visit to one of the most famous lochs in the whole of Scotland at the Loch Lomond National Park.
So take this tour, sample a delectable range of whiskies, and learn about Scotland’s national drink.
Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 442 Reviews.
Join us for our classic tour – the perfect introduction to Holyrood Distillery!
Sip on a seasonal cocktail as your guide welcomes you to the distillery. Let us introduce you to our story as we put Edinburgh back onto the whisky map as the city’s first single malt distillery for over a hundred years.
Alongside a sample of our classic expression, learn about how we apply our whisky-making ethos to create our award-winning Height of Arrows Gin with just 3 ingredients.
In our whisky distillery, watch our washbacks foaming and our copper stills bubbling as your guide highlights the different stages of scotch production. From heritage and speciality malts to alternative yeasts, find out more about what we do differently to create exciting and innovative flavours for our single malts.
Following a tutored tasting of our single malt whisky, delve deeper into our methods of flavour creation through our careful selection of seasoned oak barrels from around the world.
Private Speyside Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings
Indulge in single malt whisky tastings throughout the day from our extensive private collection.
Sample from 10-20 different bottles, including both new and old favourites, single casks, and rare bottlings. We proudly offer what is likely the best whisky collection on wheels in Scotland.
Join our whisky tour led by knowledgeable and passionate Scottish Highland whisky experts. Delight in chocolate-paired whisky tastings that showcase how different chocolates can enhance the flavours of both new and old whiskies.
Travel in comfort and style in our luxury vehicle, designed to take you to places other tour vehicles can only dream of reaching. Enjoy an elevated vantage point to fully appreciate the stunning Scottish Highland scenery throughout your journey.
Refresh yourself with chilled bottled water, Scottish snacks, and IRN BRU, all included in your tour.
Scottish GIN is also available upon request.
Fully customisable tour – choose your favourite distilleries or let us recommend.
Edinburgh Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Experience

Travel back in time as you discover the history of whisky in Scotland while you sample 4 different Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. Discover the people who have made Scotch the success it is today and enjoy the company of fellow likeminded travellers in the setting of one of Edinburgh’s historic bars. After the tour, unwind downstairs at the bar with their selection of over 100 whiskies.
Small Group Edinburgh Whisky Tour and Tasting

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 46 Reviews.
Small group tour with a maximum of 18 people.
Discover where whisky was made, sold and enjoyed in Old Edinburgh…legally, and illegally…
Hear of Scotland’s past and the changing role of Scottish whisky then relish fine malt whiskies and learn how your dram was created, from field to glass.
Edinburgh Whisky Walking Tour
A guided tour taking your through the New Town and Old Town of Edinburgh
Visit four unique Edinburgh bars and venues
Comfortable group sizes of no more than ten attendees chaperoned by a whisky guide
Four serves of whisky including blended Scotch, single malt, cocktails, and food pairings.
Learn about the city’s history, architecture and the story of brewing and distilling in Edinburgh
The Mountebank Comedy Whisky Tasting
The Mountebank Whisky Tasting is the only whisky tasting experience led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian (and his trusty sidekick, Scotland's best dog, Brahan). Mountebank is hysterical, historical and completely original! Your guide Daniel will demonstrate his passion for whisky and Scottish history while poking fun at you, him, Scotland and all things whisky related!
Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery

Rated 5 Stars, based on 14 Reviews.
Take a break from bustling Taipei with a trip to Taiwan scenic countryside. Discover Kavalan Distillery award-winning single malt whisky in Yilan.
Whisky Distillery Trifecta – Glenlivet-Glenallachie-Strathisla

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 29 Reviews.
Unique tour to three top distilleries!
We pick you up! Let us know where you are.
Whiskywheels tours specialise in the wonderful whisky that Scotland has to offer.
Whisky Trifecta tour – Glenlivet, Glenallchie and Strathisla.
Glenallachie
The jewel in the crown of Speyside. Many awards, low volume , independently owned. Glenallachie take their time to produce some of the best single malts in the world.
Strathisla
A world class distillery that is also one of the oldest working distilleries in the world with over 232 years of producing the water of life. Try out their blending experience and take away your own whisky created by you.
Glenlivet
The tour and tasting at Glenlivet takes you back in time to how whisky was first made in Speyside.
The oldest legal single malt distillery in the world. Glenlivet also produce the most single malt spirit in the world most years.
Admissions are subject to availability. If no availability, we replace with like for like experiences.
Original whisky tasting experience

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 32 Reviews.
Ultimate Whisky tasting in Edinburgh's world famous Waverley Bar- Birthplace of the national anthem.
Sample whiskies Blend, light whisky, rough whisky & malt.
The true history of Scottish Whisky.
A fun packed 105 minutes
Whisky tasting experience

Rated 5 Stars, based on 13 Reviews.
Join our top-rated whisky tastings and discover the legendary history of this superb drink in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
For the past 10 years our tastings have delighted the palates of locals and visitors alike. Experience the whisky tasting recommeded by national and international press outlets.
Legendary Glenmorangie Whisky tasting and more

Rated 4 Stars, based on 12 Reviews.
Go off the beaten track and explore some little-known, but fascinating, places within easy reach of Inverness and Invergordon. In a small group of no more than eight, visit Loch Fleet Nature Reserve, and Dornoch and its impressive cathedral. Complete your experience with a stop at Glenmorangie Distillery for an optional dram of whisky.
Explore places missed by most visitors to Scotland Get insight into the culture and history of the region from your guide, Johnny. This is a very small-group tour for a more personal experience No-fuss round-trip transport (No more than 8 People)
North Whisky Tour: To Highland Malt Whisky Trail +Dunrobin Castle

The North Highland Whisky Trail offers a unique and enriching experience, combining the art of whisky-making with the natural beauty and rich history of the Highlands. Whether you are a seasoned whisky connoisseur or a curious traveller, this trail provides a memorable journey through one of Scotland’s most enchanting regions.
Local Guide
Private Tour
Comfortable Air Conditioned Vehicle
Customisable to your Taste (within reasonable distance)
Whisky Tasting Experience in Yamaga

Sparking the popularity of Japanese whiskey in recent years, and recognized worldwide for its high quality, this distillery specializing in malt whiskey opened in 2021 with technical support from Kagoshima Prefecture’s Honbo Sake Brewery. Utilizing the benefits of Yamaga’s rich natural climate, we are pursuing a beautiful, gorgeous flavor and noble depth. It is a remarkable up-and-coming distillery that aspires to create single malt that will captivate people around the world.
Barrel-top whisky tasting in St Andrews

Rated 5 Stars, based on 20 Reviews.
An introduction to our premium Single Malt whiskies, journeying from bourbon maturation to sherry finishes and an elusive ‘mystery dram’!
This is a unique and educational experience in one of the world's most prestige hotels, a truly unforgettable day. You'll learn about single malt and how it is produced and matured by expert distillers. You will learn how to nose and taste single malt and blended whiskies and you will come away with an appreciation of the processes and techniques used in the production of Scotch.
Penang Whisky Tasting Masterclass & Specialty Bar Experience

Rated 5 Stars, based on 2 Reviews.
Embark on a captivating journey into the art and science of whisky tasting with our exclusive Single Malt Whisky Masterclass, set in the vibrant heart of Georgetown heritage streets, Penang.
Whether you're a curious beginner or a whisky lover, this immersive experience will refine your palate, deepen your appreciation, and unlock the secrets of this timeless spirit.
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure where every sip tells a story, blending exquisite flavors, rich history, and timeless passion, all set amidst the charm of a 19th-century heritage street.
The experience includes a welcome signature cocktail to set the tone, followed by a guided tasting of six single malt whiskies from different regions, valued at over USD 280. Guests will also enjoy access to our curated whisky lineup for a full selection experience, receive a personalized certificate to commemorate their participation, and take home a mystery gift as a special keepsake of the journey.
Tasmanian Whisky Distillery Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 66 Reviews.
Drink Tasmania’s full day Whisky Tour departs from Hobart and gives you the opportunity to visit 3 distilleries in a single day. While being driven and guided through spectacular Tasmanian landscapes from the Coal Valley to the Southern Midlands to the Tasmanian Highlands you'll be able to taste up to a dozen Tasmanian single malt whiskies and spirits, meet the whisky makers and to go behind the scenes of the distillation process. We visit different distilleries on different days of the week depending on availability, however we will always ensure we create the best and most diverse experience available for our guests on any given day.
Please note detailed tour destinations are an example only. Sometimes we have to change the places we visit on our tours dependant on industry demands and availability
Full-Day Private Speyside Malt Whisky Trail Tour from Grantown-on-Spey

Rated 5 Stars, based on 22 Reviews.
The malt whisky trail tour of Speyside is a fascinating journey through this famous whisky-producing area of Scotland. A gem of a tour for both those with an interest in whisky and those who wish to learn.
The tour will commence in Grantown-on-Spey through romantic, stunning Scottish scenery. Each distillery and whisky is unique and their story from the source of the water through production and storage is fascinating. Marvel at the coopers constructing the wooden whisky barrels by hand and sample a range of local Speyside malt whiskies.
Due to the gradual reopening of visitor attractions, some of the venues, opening times and days available may be subject to change. Pre-booking will be essential in the majority of cases.
Each distillery has more than one unique tour or tasting session. Prices vary and in current circumstances not all may be available. Please look on each distillery web site for up to date information.