About this tour
Visit three of Edinburgh's most respected whisky venues over 7–9 hours, guided by knowledgeable locals. You'll tour Glenkinchie in East Lothian, a Lowland producer known for delicate, fruity character, then taste at the Malt Whisky Society, a members' collective devoted to single-cask purity since 1983. Conclude at Holyrood, a modern distillery focused on flavour-forward expressions. Each stop includes a distillery walk-through and tasting, with lunch at the Society optional.
Highlights
- Glenkinchie tour and tasting in the Lowland region
- Malt Whisky Society's single-cask selections, members-only venue
- Holyrood distillery: newly built, contemporary approach
- Three separate tastings across distinct whisky styles
- Local experts share production methods and distillery history
- Private transport between venues included
What to expect
Your day begins at Glenkinchie, where staff walk you through production techniques before you taste their signature Lowland malts—lighter and more floral than their Highland counterparts. Next, you'll enter the Malt Whisky Society's tasting room to sample rare single-cask bottlings unavailable elsewhere, with lunch available on-site if you choose. The tour finishes at Holyrood, Edinburgh's newest distillery, where you'll taste their recent releases and learn about their approach to contemporary whisky-making. Expect plenty of standing, walking between buildings, and three separate tastings.
Good to know
Lunch and additional tastings at the Malt Whisky Society cost extra. Wear comfortable shoes for walking between venues. The tour involves some stairs and movement unsuitable for those with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Pregnant travellers should avoid. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during transport.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings take?
- Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings runs for approximately 7 hours – 9 hours.
- How much does Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings cost?
- Prices start from AUD $676 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.