Whisky Tasting in a Traditional Edinburgh Bar: Tailored Scotch Sampling for All Knowledge Levels
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19 Ratings
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:
1 day
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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 to buy that you won’t get back home
- Recommendations of local whisky bars to continue your experience in the city
Small group tastings for between 1 to 6 people with plenty of opportunity for you to ask questions and draw upon my 25+ years of whisky experience as I guide you through the fascinating world of Scottish whisky.
Perfect for your first introduction to Scotch, or for those wishing to grow an understanding of their personal tastes and how to select a scotch in a bar or retail store.
Due to conflict in booking systems I can only take bookings for the 5.30pm tasting at the Abbotsford bar directly via my website.
Contact me directly to see if I have availability for your desired date, your ticket will be valid for either time as prices are the same but please do get in touch before purchasing to ensure I can accommodate the switch!
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, paired to a small item of confectionary to enhance and explain flavour and aroma
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Pairing - Paired with an item of confectionary to help you understand the flavour of the whisky.
please advise of allergies/dietary restrictions in advance
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 address any queries in an unstructured manner rather than reciting a memorized script. My goal is to ensure every tasting session is distinctive and memorable for each participant.
These tastings are apt for novices as well as those who are keen to expand their knowledge about Scotch, its flavours, and its legacy. Tourists and locals are equally welcome to my tastings.
- over 18’s only permitted within the venue
- dog’s permitted by advance request - let me know at time of booking
- For Wheelchair users please contact me directly - I may be able to find a more suitable venue
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
5.0
(19 Ratings)
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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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Ramesh_singapore
Sep 30, 2023
A great whisky tasting of the rare and old. - I opted for the ‘Upgrade’ to taste rare and old whiskys which was a memorable experience. Neil is solid in his knowledge of whiskys and can demystify the spirit for beginners as well as converse to very deep levels of knowledge with enthusiasts. The tasting allowed me to experiment really rare whiskys that I would not have been able to. I highly recommend going to Neil if you’re in Edinburgh and want to taste whiskys with a guru !
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608lydiaz
Sep 21, 2023
Fantastic whiskey tasting! - Delightful and informative whiskey tasting. Neil sets the scene very well, he’s knowledgeable and friendly. I had no real experience and came out with a solid understanding! Absolutely recommend doing this over other larger tastings/tours.
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Heathertm2168ad
Sep 2, 2023
Excellent whisky education - Fantastic experience if you want to learn about different styles and tastes of Whisky. Neil is highly knowledgeable and passionate about whisky. So much better than doing a’tour’ of a distillery with an inexperienced guide.
Highly recommend.
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Companion56194046743
Sep 1, 2023
can't choose which whisky tasting to go to? Go to this one! Drams without Drama! - Absolutely worth the money and time! Neil was very patience and knew a lot (!) about whisky! He really took the time to answer all the questions that you may have. Will definitely come back next time when i'm in Edinburgh because this was the most comprehensive whisky tasting that i have every done.
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Rob
Jul 20, 2023
Maybe the best in Edinburgh - Fantastic few hours of whiskey tasting, a bit of process, history, sorry telling and questions, very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, we can thoroughly recommend.
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714suvih
Jul 11, 2023
Like sitting down with a friend for the evening - We had the old and rare tasting for three people. It was delightful and lacked the stiffness of a larger group tasting. I absolutely recommend it! Even though we were quite inexperienced with whisky tasting, Neil took this into account and told us a lot about the process and the whiskeys. We learned a lot and also became fans of new whiskeys. We will treasure this experience and hope to return for another excellent tasting!
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