Whisky tastings in Edinburgh
Three whisky tastings in Edinburgh compared, from the Royal Mile to Princes Street: 25 to 45 pounds per adult, 50 to 90 minutes, one to six whiskies.
At a glance
- Three tastings compared, from 25 to 45 pounds per adult
- From one whisky on the Silver Tour to six at Johnnie Walker
- The Scotch Whisky Experience runs all day, every day, by Edinburgh Castle on the Royal Mile
- The Lost Close pours 4 drams in 1 hour 30, underground
- The Silver Tour is aimed at first timers and families
How the visit runs
What to taste
Single malt Scotch
Whisky from malted barley made at a single distillery.
Blended Scotch
Whiskies from several distilleries combined. Johnnie Walker’s guided tasting pours six from its range.
Whisky cocktails
Johnnie Walker’s Signature Experience, from 25 pounds, serves three cocktails rather than a whisky flight.
Whisky and chocolate
A paired tasting at Johnnie Walker Princes Street, 75 pounds.
Of the whisky tastings in Edinburgh compared here, the Scotch Whisky Experience sits at the top of the Royal Mile, next to the castle. A second pours on Princes Street and a third underground, in The Lost Close. Their entry tastings cost 25 to 45 pounds per adult and last 50 to 90 minutes.
The Royal Mile, an underground room and Princes Street
| Venue and offer | Adult price | Duration | Whiskies | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Scotch Whisky Experience, Silver Tour | 25 pounds | 50 minutes | 1 | 354 Castlehill, Royal Mile |
| The Lost Close, introduction whisky flight | 40 pounds | 1 hour 30 | 4 drams | an underground tasting room |
| Johnnie Walker Princes Street, The Johnnie Walker Collection | 45 pounds | 1 hour | 6 | Princes Street |
Prices are those shown on each venue’s booking page on 14 October 2026. The 45 pound Johnnie Walker price was read on its booking page only.
Whisky tastings in Edinburgh: tour, storyteller or brand experience
- The Scotch Whisky Experience combines a tour with a tasting. The Silver Tour is, in its own words, ideal for first timers and families.
- The Lost Close is a tasting led by a storyteller, with three levels: the introduction flight of 4 drams at 40 pounds, then Connoisseur at 52 pounds and a luxury level at 95 pounds.
- Johnnie Walker Princes Street holds its guided tasting in the Explorer’s Bothy Bar.
Beyond the entry tasting
Each venue sells longer or richer formats.
- A Taste of Scotland, at the Scotch Whisky Experience: six whiskies and a three-course meal in 3 hours, for 95 pounds.
- A Cask Draw at Johnnie Walker, 150 pounds.
- A Wee dram at The Lost Close: a single dram for 20 pounds, in an hour.
The Silver Tour and the Gold Tour both start at the Scotch Whisky Experience: if you are unsure, the Gold Tour costs 14.75 pounds more for four extra whiskies.
Before you go
- Age: Johnnie Walker’s guided tasting is for adults. Children enter only with its Signature Experience, from age 8.
- Languages: the Scotch Whisky Experience tour runs in 21 languages, but its tasting is in English only.
- Audio guides: Johnnie Walker Princes Street offers them in Spanish, German, French, Mandarin and Portuguese.
- Timing: the Silver Tour runs all day, every day, so it fits around the castle visit next door.
- Budget: 25 pounds for one whisky, 39.75 pounds for five, 40 pounds for four drams underground, 45 pounds for six at Johnnie Walker.
- Drinking and driving: leave the car behind. Walk or take a taxi after the tasting.
Edinburgh whisky tastings by number of whiskies
| Offer | Whiskies | Duration | Price per adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Whisky Experience, Silver Tour | 1 | 50 minutes | 25 pounds |
| Scotch Whisky Experience, Gold Tour | 5 | 75 minutes | 39.75 pounds |
| The Lost Close, introduction whisky flight | 4 drams | 1 hour 30 | 40 pounds |
| Johnnie Walker, The Johnnie Walker Collection | 6 | 1 hour | 45 pounds |
Source: venues’ booking pages, read on 14 October 2026.
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How much is a whisky tasting in Edinburgh?
25 to 45 pounds per adult for the three entry tastings compared here (2026 prices).
Where is the Scotch Whisky Experience?
At 354 Castlehill, at the top of the Royal Mile, close to Edinburgh Castle.
How many whiskies do you taste at the Scotch Whisky Experience?
One on the Silver Tour (25 pounds, 50 minutes), five on the Gold Tour (39.75 pounds, 75 minutes).
Can children visit Johnnie Walker Princes Street?
Yes, from age 8, on the Signature Experience, which serves cocktails. The guided whisky tasting is for adults only.
How long is a whisky tasting in Edinburgh?
50 to 90 minutes: 50 minutes for the Silver Tour, 1 hour at Johnnie Walker, 1 hour 30 at The Lost Close.
Sources
- The Scotch Whisky Experience: tours (prices, whiskies, durations, languages, address) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Johnnie Walker Princes Street: book a whisky tasting (price, whiskies, duration) consulted on October 14, 2026
- Johnnie Walker Princes Street: FAQs (audio guide languages) consulted on October 14, 2026
- The Lost Close: experiences (tasting levels, drams, duration, prices) consulted on October 14, 2026
- The Lost Close: whisky tasting booking (introduction flight) consulted on October 14, 2026
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