UNITED KINGDOM · WHISKY, GIN & DISTILLERY TOURS
6 reviewed
Speyside, Islay and a growing pile of city distilleries, plus the gin that took over the Lowlands. Below are the tastings and distillery visits ranked: how many drams each pours, whether a driver is provided, which suit a beginner and which are for someone who already knows their region. Over-18s only, and every one of them expects you to have a way home.
Guided whisky intro beside Edinburgh Castle: aroma training, a dram tasting, and a crystal souvenir. Ages 18+ taste whisky.
“It was a really beautifull, easy to follow visual representation of the proces of making whisky. Great visit, excellent and serviceminded tourguide (Cobin).”
Small-group Edinburgh food tour with haggis, neeps, secret dish, and Lowland single malt scotch, plus Old Town history and views.
“All the food was very tasty. Started with the cullen skink . A very hardy, flavorful soup. The haggis was well prepared, similar to a shepard's pie without crust. The Chranacan was delicious, was prepared like an ice cream. Tried 2 whiskey that were both good. Finish with scones at a bakery. They were just ok. More like a biscuit than a scones. Not enjoyable after whiskey. Overall a nice experience. Several dishes were shared and still, portions were just way too large.”
A cozy Scotch whisky tasting in Edinburgh with a storyteller, four single malts, and a guided lesson on Highland vs Lowland flavors.
“Very entertaining, plus we learned a ton about Whisky! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn about whisky and the heritage that comes along with it!”
A short, guided gin tour at Laverstoke Mill with a make-your-own G&T, botanicals sensory room, and a bar where you can try more cocktails.
“A great day drip from London! It was fun learning about what makes Bombay Sapphire different and how they've become such a sustainable distillery. And the best part is, your tour ends at the bar where you can try a variety of their cocktails. If you're using public transit to get there, be mindful the local bus does not have dynamic live tracking. I'd recommend pre-booking the taxi for your return to the train station!”
Lochs, glens and whisky from Edinburgh on a 16-seat Mercedes coach, with free admits and Dewar's tasting plus Pitlochry time.
“There was a bit of walking involved, however worth all the views. Alex was an amazing guide and made a long day fly by. He was witty and knowledgeable, we enjoyed every minute of the tour. He also made a side dip for us to be able to see some Highland Cows, which added to the great day.”
Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands in one day: Dunkeld, Black Linn Falls, Pitlochry, Queen’s View, and Dewar’s Aberfeldy whisky tasting.
“We had an amazing day exploring the Scottish Highlands with our guide, Keiran. His commentary was engaging, full of fascinating history and trivia, and he made excellent recommendations for places to eat and shop. The whiskey tasting at Aberfeldy was a highlight, as was the scenic Hermitage walk. The Scottish songs played during the journey added a special touch—highly recommend this tour!”
