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We selected the gold package. It included a detailed took, a chance to check out the largest collection of whisky on the planet, and several tastings. I've been on several distillery tours and have heard the background on whisky making several times, but still appreciated the tour. They worked to deliver it in a fun, unique manner. The tasting provided samples from each of the five regions of Scotland. The pours were generous, so you actual got a feel for each. You'll also leave with your tasting glass. You can buy tickets in advance or just try your luck with walk-ins. We walked-in with a few minutes to spare - basically the best way imo. For us, just seeing the collection made the experience a must-do. If you are not a whisky fan, it might still be of interest. If whisky is not at all your thing, well why not?
Even if you're not the biggest whiskey fan, I bet you'd enjoy this experience. I know that was the case for my family. It's my spirit of choice so they definitely did this for me, but ended up having a lot of fun in the process. The projections are pretty cool, and they break down some facts in a simple way that makes it easy to learn the basics about production, thus hopefully appreciating what's in your glass a bit more. I loved seeing the huge collection of bottles; that was incredibly impressive. We only signed up for a single sample but even that comes with a gift glass to take home as a nice souvenir. Super low-impact which makes it a perfect activity when you're worn out from walking all day, not to mention very accessible in general.
There are a few whisky experiences available in Edinburgh (and I've tried them...) but hands down I loved this one the most! And a big Slàinte Mhath to this gem of an experience!!! I did the gold experience which game with several amazing tastings. The experience is the right blend of technology, history and also gives a personal touch that makes you feel right at home. I learned all about what makes whisky different by region and even figured out what I liked personally! (lowland region apparently!). I thoroughly enjoyed the different types of whiskies as well, several of which I'd never heard of but now are a part of my list! Also you're going to be amazed at their private collection of over 3,000 bottles of whisky from all over the world which is featured on this tour. Cobin was the best! Super knowledgeable and presents everything in such an engaging way, I left feeling super educated and more excited about whisky!
As far as immersive experiences go, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. Once I realized there would be choreographed presentations with pre-recorded audio and a tour guide meant to interact with it, I was worried it would turn into one of those cringe-worthy performances with bad timing and worse acting. I couldn't have been more wrong. Our guide was friendly, impressively knowledgeable, and had impeccable timing; you can really tell they put in the time to get it right. As for the experience itself, you're taken through several rooms with the widest screens I've ever seen which display the most gorgeous images to go along with the tour guides explanation of the history and production of whiskey - which is more fascinating than you might realize. You're given a few take-home goodies to help you remember the flavour and scent profiles for the next time you're at a bar and don't remember which whiskey you prefer. You also get to keep your glass from the whiskey tasting you get to do at the end of the presentation; you only get to choose one type of whiskey, though, so don't expect a whiskey flight. If you DO want to keep drinking and don't feel like walking the short distance away to the local pubs, you could opt to try a few more types of whiskey in the bar they have here for just such an occasion - for a fee, of course. And, if after all this, you still haven't had enough, there is a gift shop with everything from whiskey chocolates, whisky hot sauces, whiskey lip balm, and all other whiskey paraphernalia you could possibly ask for. This is alcoholism at its finest.
Went on the Gold tour one afternoon and had such an excellent experience! Adien was our guide and very knowledge and has a passion for whisky. The interactive experience keeps your attention and you're bound to learn something. Came with 5 tastings. Great way to get the Scottish experience.
Did a gold tour and this experience was so well thought out. They went through history and the different rooms were so creative. It seriously is a must see! We got to try 5 different Scottish whiskeys and each one was unique. Definitely a must try in Edinburgh
We signed up for the gold tour with our guide named Robin. She was funny, engaging, knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone as you get to sample a few different types, get to keep your glencairn and get a 10% discount at the store which ultimately, my husband got use. Highly recommend!
We had some time to kill because I'm an idiot and didn't realize that tickets to the castle would sell out days in advance so we decided to come in and check out The Scotch Whisky Experience. I had this place marked as a potential activity but honestly, it was really low on the totem pole. However, since it is literally next door to the castle and we had time, I figured, why not? We booked about 30 min before our scheduled tour and made it with a lot of time to spare. The tour itself is actually quite fun and less eye roll-y than I thought it was going to be. I mean don't get me wrong, my notes that says "tourist trap with a good gift shop" are correct but the experience was fun and light hearted and exactly what we needed for the day. We chose the gold tour because we are triers. We love to try things and I've never tried a whisky I like to drink straight so we wanted the tour with more tastings. To be honest, I may have been a bit wasteful because I couldn't finish any of the sample drams we were given and at this point I was still sure I didn't like straight whisky. I will say that the value for the money is good. A few extra bucks to have a straight 4 whisky tasting was good in my books. I'd actually recommend coming in and I have no regrets about doing so myself.
Well, made reservations for dinner. Ordered a flight of whiskey. Waiter discussed dinner options.. we ordered appetizers and he never came back. Finally walked up to him and he said kitchen was closed. Funny thing is the manager blamed us for ordering appetizers and not the rest of the food. We literally had talked to the waiter about the menu for a god bit. Manager came with credit card device to "Pay and Get out". I've never had a more ridiculously stupid experience ".
We recently visited Edinburgh and wanted an authentic scotch tasting experience that wasn't branded, this was the perfect fit. It was such a fun experience! We did the "A Taste of Scotland" experience, that included a variety of whisky to taste and a tasting menu at the Amber Restaurant. Once our time selection was called we headed upstairs to a tasting room. From the moment I walked in, I could smell the warm and inviting aroma of the scotch, and I knew I was in for a treat. We enjoyed our presentation learning about all Scottish whisky along with a tasting of two whiskies and some chocolate. After, we were whisked away to the the largest whisky collection to sample more, then finally to another bar area for our final tour tasting. The experience was very informative and interesting. After, we went down the Amber Restaurant to enjoy a taste of Scotland. We enjoyed EVERYTHING we ate, three starters, three mains, and some DELICIOUS sticky toffee pudding for dessert paired with another whisky. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
We stayed here for 3 nights on our first trip to Edinburgh and were delighted on how nice the hotel was overall. I would say that this is what all Courtyard hotels should strive to be like. The entire staff was very friendly and helpful and the look and feel of the hotel felt very nice overall. The rooms are well insulated from the street noise which can get pretty loud as it located in a Main Street. The location is really. Ice as there are multiple places to eat and a shopping mall within a five minute walk and you are about ten minutes walk to Princess street and the royal mile, very convenient! We rented a car which can be a bit confusing if you have never been here before as there is nowhere set aside for hotel check in. You essentially pull over and put on your hazards in front of the hotel. The hotel itself does not offer parking but they have agreements with local parking garage right up the street and offer a 44% discount for hotel guests. We parked for 3 nights and it was 44 GBP. One cautionary tip, there is a small bike lane between the sidewalk and the road, be mindful as the bike lanes seemed pretty busy while we were there and you could easily find yourself in an accident if you are not careful. Highly recommend this hotel and we will stay here again when visiting Edinburgh.
An obvious tourist trap, but it was actually pretty cool! This experience clearly exists because it's in the heart of Edinburgh with lots of foot traffic and tourists who don't want to venture into the countryside to visit a real whiskey-maker, but still want to get a taste of scotch. If one were to have a choice between here and an actual distillery rich with history, I think the latter is the best decision, but for those people who really don't care, there is The Scotch Whisky Experience. The coolest things about this joint are the massive scotch collection and the gift shop which sells cute mini bottles to super high end scotch, older than you. I do indeed recommend this fun tourist trap for anyone who appreciates good whiskey.
Really fun tour and put together quite well. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. They walk you through how whiskey is made, different regions of Scotland, and you even get to see a marvelous whiskey collection before you move on to your tasting. We did the gold tour. Minus one star because we didn't quite enjoy the 5 whiskeys we got to try, and it appeared that was the consensus for most the people around us. Not sure if it's the style of whiskey, as we typically do enjoy whiskey. I didn't notice anyone finish all of theirs. Besides that, was a fun time.
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