Afternoon Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh

Immerse yourself in the world of Scotch whisky with a tailored tasting experience in a traditional Edinburgh bar. Perfect for all knowledge levels. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • EH1 2PB - “A Taste of Scotland” - An Introduction to Single Malt Scotch Whisky
    2.30pm - The Jolly Judge Bar - 7 James Court EH1 2PB
  • Sample 4 whiskies in a local Edinburgh bar
  • Learn about the history, production, and flavors of Scotch
  • Friendly and relaxed discussion, plenty of time to ask me anything
  • Advice on local whisky shops and what…
What's Included
  • Tasting of four exceptional Single Malt Scotch Whiskies
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • 4 drams of Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 4 x 25ml servings of whisky
Additional Information

Whisky samplings for individuals or small collectives conducted in an authentic pub nestled in the vibrant centre of Edinburgh city. Tastings begin at 2.30pm at the Jolly Judge Bar.
These are customized to align with the client’s familiarity and comprehension of Scotch whisky. The primary aim is to facilitate open discussions, thorough explanations, and…

Location
EH1 2PB
Lawnmarket
2.30pm - The Jolly Judge Bar - 7 James Court EH1 2PB Heading up hill along the Royal Mile past St Giles Cathedral on your left side, continue s up towards the Castle. Tunnel to the right, just after Gladstone's Land will take you into St James Court.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jamaiseul
Sep 30, 2024
A beautiful tasting! - A beautiful tasting! Very informative! A master in the art of communicating the essentials! We had a great time!
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Liz_s
Sep 27, 2024
Highly Recommended - Neil was so great. He was so knowledgeable about whiskey and everything whisky related. We had a great time learning about the process and trying new flavors.
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Neil_c
Jul 7, 2024
Great way to learn about whiskey!! - Neil was extremely knowledgeable about whiskies and his passion for them was obvious in his eagerness to share his knowledge. It was a fun and educational experience
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Michael_j
Jun 24, 2024
Whiskey in Edinburgh - Neil was great! His explanations were down to earth and specific. For 2 novices, he opened up a new world of tastes. I would do it again and highly recommend it. His scientific background never got in the way. It was a perfect excursion away from our cruise ship and got us deeper into the local culture.
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26carolynp
Jun 7, 2024
Wealth of knowledge - We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Neil who was incredibly knowledgeable and happy to share that knowledge. We came away knowing what whisky we like and why. We were lucky enough to be the only two people that afternoon and Neil spent much more time with us than expected which we were grateful for.
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P416txjohnj
May 29, 2024
A remarkable experience for a malt enthusiast. - What a memorable experience. Neil is a whiskey virtuoso with endless patience for his tasters, and enthusiasm for the craft. It was a most pleasant and illuminating session. Tasting a 30 year old ghost dram was a privilege.
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Vacation62494602641
Feb 6, 2024
A Perfect Afternoon in Edinburgh - We had such a good time at the tasting! Neal's approach to explaining the world of Whiskey thought us beginners way more than any tour of a distillery. He had an answer to all our questions and the Whiskey was delicious. We can really recommend booking a tasting! It was great fun :)
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270vina
Oct 20, 2023
What a delight! - A friend organised my tasting, as a birthday present. What a surprise and what a delight! I learnt about whisky. I learnt something of the history of whisky and the science behind it. But above all I learnt how to taste and understand whisky. Neil adjusts his tastings to his tasters! He'll entertain you. He'll answer ANY question, however simple YOU think your question might be. These tastings are for anyone and everyone. They'll be personal to you. If you're new to Edinburgh this will be a highlight of your visit. If you're new to whisky, this will set you on the right road. I recommend Neil's whisky tastings without reservation
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573spiritf
Oct 11, 2023
Amazing experience for all whisky lovers! - Ok, where to start. First of all, it was an amazing experience. Neil is great "whisky geek" who has a lot of whisky experience, a lot of knowledge, a lot of passion, and he genuinely share it with you. And I'm speaking not as a beginner who had just been introduced to whisky, but as a "geek" who has decades of experience by myself. Neil has prepared for any level of expertise you have - beginner or expert, he will be speaking "your language", and no matter how much knowledge you have, you will learn something new. Next thing, he has great whisky selection to make this tasting interesting for everybody. Plus he is trying to surprise you, which is great too. And finally, Neil is very nice and kind person, it was my pleasure to have a conversation with him. I don't even remember how much time we spent just talking, before we even started the tasting itself. So, summarizing all the above - I strongly recommend to attend the tasting with "Drams without Drama", I'm sure you won't regret this experience. I'm sure when I'll be in Edinburgh next time, I will contact Neil to experience the tasting again. Slainte.
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Carolinv763
Oct 6, 2023
Highly recommended tasting!! Great experience :) - Our first whisky tasting was an outstanding experience! Neil is a real whisky lover and connoisseur which can be seen and felt from the very beginning. Although he surely knows all the technical terms around whisky making he did a great job explaining things more simplified for people with little knowledge about the water of life. :) Anytime again - slainte!
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From $50
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).