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The Scotch Whisky Experience
An unique insight into the world of Scotch Whisky. Discover the secrets of the “water of life” as the guided tour takes you through the differences between Malt, Grain and Blended Scotch Whisky.
Enjoy a tutored tasting of a Scotch Whisky, take the barrel ride through whisky history and meet the resident ghost our Master Blender. The interactive tour offers fun for all the family.
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How To Get There
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Learn all about Scotch Whisky including the characters who helped make it the world's biggest selling single source spirit in the world!
Start your experience by learning how to nose and taste your “dram” of Scotch Whisky. Anyone under 18 is offered a soft drink instead.
Now that you are in the mood we start your tour of the Scotch Whisky Experience by discovering how single malt whisky is made.
 
Scotch Learning Experience
The interactive tour will reveal all the secrets of making Scotch Whisky.
 
The Scotch Whisky Regions
The Whisky Regions Discover how Scotland’s whisky producing regions influence the unique flavour and character of their single malts.
 
The Scotch Blender's Ghost
The former Master Blender will explain about his life in the whisky trade 150 years ago and let you in on some of the secrets to the art of blending whisky. 
 
The Scotch Whisky Barrel Ride
Our fascinating ride through history completes your tour with the sights, sounds and smells of whisky history.
 
Family Fun
The Scotch Whisky Experience is great for all the family, especially children:
Free soft drink on arrival
Fun Whisky Barrel Ride through time
Meet our resident ghost - the Master Blender
Children can design their own badge
See the mechanical scale model of a rural whisky distillery
Opening Times
For Tour, Shop and Bar
 
Open everyday (excluding Christmas Day)
 
Sep – May: 10:00 – 18:00 (last tour 17:00)
Jun – Aug: 09:30 – 18:30 (last tour 17:30)
 
How to Get There
Located on the Royal Mile, at the top of Castle Hill adjacent to Edinburgh Castle and the Camera Obscura - a popular area for tourists visiting Edinburgh.

How to get here:

Bus:
Edinburgh Tour buses stop right at the bottom of Castlehill. Please visit www.lothianbusses.co.uk to find local buses to the Scotch Whisky Experience.

Car:
When entering Edinburgh following signs for “city centre” and “attractions”.  You can approach from Johnstone Terrace, The Mound leading to Bank Street, George IV Bridge and the Lawnmarket.  The High Street and Ramsay Lane are closed to traffic. On street parking is available on Johnstone Terrace.  You can pay with coins in the meter or by mobile phone. There is a multi story car park on Castle Terrace – top level, Kings Stables Road – bottom level.

Train:
Waverley train station is located 5 minutes by foot from the Scotch Whisky Experience
Parking
On street parking is available on Johnstone Terrace. You can pay with coins in the meter or by mobile phone. 

There is a multi storey car park on Castle Terrace – top level, Kings Stables Road – bottom level.
Facilities
Amber Restaurant:
Enjoy some of Scotland’s finest produce in our restaurant Amber. We select the best local and regional ingredients from suppliers in Scotland – the seasons guide our menu and we can compliment your meal with the perfect whisky to match.

The Bar:
The bar is a must for the whisky enthusiast with well over 300 single malts, blends and whisky liqueurs. If you would like something truly different you can try one of our new Whisky Cocktails! Our Whisky Appreciation Society will get you started on the road to discerning the differenced between Single Malts from various regions and also give you some handy discounts in the Bar and Shop. 
 
The Shop:
If you are looking for a souvenir of your visit then you will not be disappointed. Our shop has a fabulous range of over 300 whiskies. Rare and unusual malts and blends make the ideal gift for the whisky lover. If you are still finding your way a few well-chosen miniatures are sure to help you find your perfect dram.
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