Evening Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh
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3 Ratings
Edinburgh
Discover premium whiskies in an intimate Edinburgh bar setting. Join a small group for a personalized tasting experience led by a 25-year whisky expert.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Abbotsford Bar & Restaurant - Scotch Whisky Tasting in a Traditional Scottish bar/restaurant

We will sample 4 different Scottish Whiskies, as I talk you through the tastes, and styles of Scotch over a 90 minute tasting. Designed for beginners, but open to all levels of knowledge. Relax for an evening and let me entertain you with 25 years of experience.
We will examine each style to help you better understand your own preferrences and give you confidence to order your own whisky in bar, or how to buy a bottle for yourself or as a gift.
Feel free to ask me anything as the tastig progresses, I’ll happily expand on history, culture, or the science behind each whisky. I’m happy to advise of good local whisky bars and restaurants in the city, which shops are trustworthy, and generally willing to talk about all things whisky along the way. Each tasting is unscripted so I’ll tailor it to suit your particualr needs as we go.
Why not stay for a few drinks, or even a meal after your tasting? Check out the venue and I’ll be happy to arrange an extended table for after the tasting is finished, or you can move downstairs to the iconic bar and mingle with the locals for a drink.

What's Included
  • 4 Scotch Whisky
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Small group Whisky Tasting that focuses on 1 to 6 people maximum. Instead of a large and noisy event, I opt for a more personal and intimate tasting, alllowing me time to answer any and all questions and to encourage active dialouge with my guests.

Higher end whisky options than many tourist-trap Whisky Tastings, choosing quality and knowledge, above profit and large scale. A genuine and authentic experience presented by an individual with over 25 years of whisky knowledge, bar management, and whisky retail experiences.

Access to private website and online resources for all guests to help you learn and expand your understanding even after the tasting has finished.

A tasting with genuine passion and a desire to help others to learn and feel welcome, regardless of previous experience level. For a beginner, right up to a connoisseur.

  • Over 18 years old only - UK alcohol regulations
  • For Wheelchair/Issue with stairs please get in touch and I’ll try to arrange a ground floor Private Tasting
Location
The Abbotsford Bar & Restaurant
Rose Street
The Abbotsford Bar is located 3-5 Rose Street, at the East-end of Princes Street. Jenners department store is on the corner of Princes Street & St David Street, opposite the Scott Monument. Heading up St David Street 100m leads to Rose Street on your left. Head upstairs to once in the Abbotsford.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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926jos_m
May 18, 2024
A real whisky tasting experience in Edinburgh - Neil Hamilton is a very good person and also a highly skilled whisky professional. More than his academic studies and his many years of experience in the business, is his passion for the whisky that would make him the best host you can imagine for a tasting. It doesn’t matter if you are just a beginner or if you have many years of experience drinking whisky, with Neil you’ll be treated with respect and dedication, and you will definitely learn with every dram in any case. I don’t use to make online reviews, but this man deserves the best one. If you are looking for a real Scotch whisky tasting in Edinburgh, don’t make a drama.. this is for you. Cheers! (JM)
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