Whisky 101 in Edinburgh: 90-minute Introduction to Taste, History, and Process
4.9
245 Ratings
Edinburgh
Discover the fascinating world of whisky in Edinburgh! Join our 90-minute introduction to taste, history, and the whisky-making process. Explore a unique underground space and sample whiskies from different regions.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • CoDE Pod \’96 THE CoURT - Join us for an evening of whisky and stories in the historic heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh! This is the ideal introduction to the world of whisky - we’ll talk to you about the history of whisky, and tell you how Scottish whisky became the finest in the world.

Along the way, we’ll sample whiskies from each of the major whisky producing regions of Scotland, whilst exploring a newly uncovered underground area of Edinburgh.

With 4 different whiskies, one of our guides leads you on a spirited adventure through our very unique venue. The different levels all run at the same time and place, so you can tailor the experience to suit your group by selecting different ones for each member:-

Intermediate Whiskies - for those who have a little more whisky experience and want the opportunity to try something more rare and complex, this offers you more unusual and exciting whiskies, with the same blend of history to accompany them! 4 Drams of more upmarket whisky

High End Whiskies - top shelf whisky for the serious whisky buff! 5 Drams this time, and the whiskies that you would pine after in the specialist whisky shops, but maybe hesitate to buy because of the price tag ;)

What's Included
  • Experienced Local Guide
  • 4 Whiskies, one from each of the major whisky production regions of Scotland
Meal Options
  • Whisky - 4 whiskies, one from each of the major whisky production regions of Scotland
Additional Information

Welcome to Whisky 101! This is a beginners guide to the rich backstory, creation technique, and flavors of our country’s signature beverage, whisky, all condensed in an engaging 90-minute session. Our unique location, a recently discovered underground venue in Edinburgh’s Old Town, adds to the experience. Enjoy private access to this historical place, savor whiskies from the main whisky regions, and learn about the significant part whisky has played in our nation’s past.

Location
CoDE Pod – THE CoURT
Parliament Square
Behind St Giles Cathedral, in the corner of Parliament Square, you'll fin the statue of James Braidwood, and next to that is the Code Pod Hostel, 1A Parliament Square, EH1 1RF where we'll meet you at reception! Your guide will meet you there and then take you down into our location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Augusta_a
Jun 11, 2024
Great tour to learn about whiskey distillery - A great way to learn about whiskey. Nicky our guide was very friendly and informative. Good for beginners as well as those that already have some background knowledge.
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Christine_h
May 27, 2024
Delightful - Great time ! Guide was knowledgeable and funny! Would highly suggest this tour in your own or in a group.
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Kristen_t
May 20, 2024
Fantastic - Fantastic time!!! Great ambience, great whisky, and a wonderful host! We learned so much history about whisky making in Scotland and enjoyed sampling from different areas.
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Glenda_w
May 18, 2024
Informative, fun, friendly - Very informative! It was a cool venue with a great story and the whisky tasting was wonderful! We learned a lot, had fun doing it and had such a fantastic group.
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Lisa_b
May 16, 2024
Our Whiskey Tasting Experience - This was our first Whiskey Tour and perfect while in Edinburgh. We had our tadting underground in a cave! Very knowledgeable on Whiskeys, history and Regions. We tried 4 Scottish Whiskeys including smoked. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Robert_j
May 16, 2024
Great fun on whiskey tour - We had a great guide….informative and fun, many great to whiskey options. Very interesting to experience the underground,
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Debbie_l
May 8, 2024
true scottish whiskeys - this is a great tour for a whiskey aficionado. James was an awesome guide host and made for an entertaining fun experience
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Angela_h
May 5, 2024
Excellent location - My husband and I had a great time. James was witty and knowledgeable, which made it enjoyable. My husband has a new understanding of how, the water of life, is created. Thank you James
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Duane_k
Apr 30, 2024
What a wonderful experience! - What a wonderful experience! Sara was amazing! I have not ever been a fan of scotch and was only there to attend with my wife. Needless to say, I left this tasting with a much different opinion. She walked us through the basic steps of a scotch tasting. I’m not going to say I liked all five scotch’s that we tasted, but 3 of them were fabulous, and the next day we went and bought a bottle. I highly recommend this tour and ask for Sara!!!
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Carol_f
Jun 5, 2024
Good experience - The gentleman leading the tour was very knowledgeable and interactive with the group. The whiskys were good and gave our group a nice overview of the regional tastes. Only negative was the meeting area is inside a hostel. Would be good to advise people about the hostel since we kept t thinking that we were in the wrong place.
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