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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 954 reviews

Introduction to Whisky at The Lost Close

Step underground into The Lost Close for a 90‑minute guided whisky tasting—4 classic drams, local storytelling, and Scotch‑tasting tips in a hidden vaulted Edinburgh space

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 2926 reviews

Whisky Tasting & Storytelling

Try 4 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies and hear Scottish tales. This is a storey focussed experiance. Price is for stories only, you can choose to include the whisky (£18) if you wish to drink at the start

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 1348 reviews

Beer Below: Underground Sampling at The Lost Close

Taste your way through four exceptional beers from local breweries including Campervan Brewery, Moonwake Beer Co., and Bellfield Brewery – each with its own unique style and story.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 683 reviews

Visit and taste at South Loch Gin distillery

Experience the award-winning distillery and learn about Scottish gin production.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Evolution of Gin Tasting at The Lost Close

Sample four gins in a unique underground venue, with expert guides sharing local history.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Taste Scottish gins with cheese pairings

Learn about gin production, mixing, and garnishing. Ideal for novices and gin enthusiasts.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 92 reviews

Luxury Whisky Tasting at The Lost Close

Beneath Edinburgh’s streets, The Lost Close awaits—five rare drams, 90 minutes, one Storyteller. Learn the lore, breathe the aroma, let each sip sing.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Food & Drinks Tour

Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, hidden closes, and Victoria Street while tasting haggis, seafood, local cheeses, and indulgent desserts in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Mountebank Comedy Whisky Tasting

Enjoy a whisky tasting led by a comedian and historian, with a side of laughs and history.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Distill a bottle of gin on mini copper stills

Enjoy a hands-on gin-making class with a seasoned distiller.

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Step inside a vertical whisky landmark

Move through the tallest whisky distillery in the world with a Port of Leith tour guide and hand fill a miniature bottle of New Make spirit.

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Scottish Vegan Food Tour

Join me on a tour of some of Edinburghs many vegan friendly hotspots to sample Scottish foods- some traditonal and well known, others more unexpected.

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Taste neat Rum or Agave with a distiller

Join your host in the distillery tasting room, where all guests enjoy a welcome drink, then taste three neat spirit samples with mixers while hearing how the spirits are made finishing with a cocktail

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Mozzarella, burrata and stracciatella workshop

In this intimate hands-on cheese making class you will learn how to make milky soft pillows of mozzarella, burrata and stracciatella, including enjoying morning tea and a seasonal lunch

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Craft cheese with an artisan maker

Learn the art of cheese making from a pioneering artisan cheesemaker who has crafted her creations in iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House. We'll make feta, halloumi and mascarpone.

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Distillery After Dark

Holyrood Distillery invites you beyond the everyday into an evening of dark tales of Edinburgh’s past, which we’ve distilled through taste, sound and shadow.

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Whisky Tasting and Stories in Edinburgh

Join us for the best whisky tasting on The Royal Mile in Edinburgh! 3 of the best whiskies available, from independent bottlers, presented by an experienced storyteller

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Create cheese and cultured butter

Learn artisan techniques to craft fresh cheese, yoghurt, and labne. Master crème fraîche, flavored butter, and seasonal recipes with an acclaimed cheesemaker.