Whisky and Folklore: Edinburgh's Unique Experience

Immerse yourself in the cultural importance of whisky and storytelling in Scotland with our Whisky and Folklore tour in Edinburgh. Enjoy four classic Single Malt Scotch Whiskies in a custom-designed venue.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Little Fish Tours - This tour meets just off the iconic Royal Mile at our personal, custom made, whisky venue.
    We have the entire downstairs of the bar reserved for us, giving us plenty of space and privacy to conduct our story orientated evening.
    Over the next two hours we will drink four outstanding Single Malt Scotch Whiskies taken from the…
What's Included
  • Non-alcoholic drink options available upon request.
  • Guided by an expert, whisky enthusiast, and storyteller.
  • Alcoholic Beverages included.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience our unique Whisky and Folklore tour in Edinburgh like no other. We escort you to our exclusive, tailor-made whisky locale where you will sample four iconic Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, while discovering the profound significance of whisky and storytelling in Scottish culture.
The tour price encompasses the cost of the whiskies. The tour…

Location
15 Jeffrey St
Jeffrey Street
Tour meets inside Hot Toddy, just off the Royal Mile on Jeffrey Street. Just speak to cafe staff inside. Please arrive at least 15min before the tour departs. Address: 15-19 Jeffrey Street EH1 1DR. Bar is open before tour, feel free to come early for food/drink!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Seema_a
Nov 4, 2024
Great history with scotch tasting - Amazing tastings with history of Scotland & scotch. The guide was very knowledgeable & shared great stories. Her German accent was very English
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643michaelk
Nov 4, 2024
A Night of Whiskey and Stories - what could be better? - From the moment we were greeted by our host, Alasdair, to the time we emerged this couldn’t have been a better start to an Edinburgh holiday. Hot Toddy is a lovely venue and the purpose built basement room was the perfect setting. A fantastic choice of whiskeys from four different regions were paired perfectly with engaging tales from Scottish history and folklore. I actually don’t want to say too much - it’s all about the experience, and this was a joyful experience.
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D7078cynatalias
Oct 30, 2024
Whisky & Yap ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - We just did a whiskey tasting with Alastair and it was so much fun. He’s a natural-born story-teller and we learned a lot about the world and history of whisky. I would 110% recommend to anyone visiting beautiful Edinburgh.
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Mariannedh3678gp
Oct 30, 2024
Amazing experience to discover whisky - We had a great time on this storytelling and whisky tasting evening. « English » Ben was so much fun, incredible stories, we learned a great deal about the Scottish history and culture, plus we had such a laugh ! Highly recommended, whether you already like whisky or not !
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Ebonyr262
Oct 30, 2024
Give it a go! - Max was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and engaging, great sense of humour. Not the biggest whiskey fan and can’t say I left as a huge fan either, but still happy I gave it a go! Would highly recommend.
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647andrijas
Oct 28, 2024
Interesting evening experience - We had a great time with Alasdair as he took us a through a brief history of whisky intertwined with tidbits of Scottish history (the two being inseparable) and explained to us the differences between Scotland's whiskey regions illustrated by the tastings of four distinctive single malts. Whatever your taste for whisky, you'll find at least one you'll love. Great way to relax and enjoy some scotch!
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Claudine
Oct 26, 2024
Great Whisky Tasting and History Lesson - We all had a great time. Alistair was amazing! His way of sharing history is so entertaining and fun. The whisky was equally wonderful.
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Allison_a
Oct 26, 2024
Fun evening out in Edinburgh - Our story teller and host for the evening, Allister, was great. I learned a lot about Scotch whiskey 🥃 and Scottish history. By the second taste we were all talking and sharing what we thought about the drink and some shared other places visited in the city. I found 2 that I really enjoyed. I opted for the haggis dinner - I had to do the full experience. Looked different than traditional images I have seen. I’m glad I took the risk. It was actually quite nice. The staff at the Hot Toddy were very friendly and helpful.
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295owenp
Oct 25, 2024
Alistair was incredible! - Alistair was an incredible host, with an excellent selection of whisky! He was a highlight of our trip to Edinburgh, 10/10
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Sherpamaria
Oct 24, 2024
Everyday is school day - This is a great way to experience a whisky tasting! Our host Georgia was excellent at teaching us the best way to taste and enjoy whisky, she gave us plenty of recommendations of her own favourites and places to visit. The step up is great and really relaxed and I really enjoyed the tales! Highly recommend!
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From $19
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).