Scotch Whisky Experience

Scotch Whisky Experience

The Scotch Whisky Experience is a visitor attraction located in Edinburgh, Scotland, dedicated to the history and production of Scotch whisky. It offers a range of tours and tastings, and houses the world's largest collection of Scotch whisky.

History

The Scotch Whisky Experience was opened in 1988 by a group of major Scotch whisky companies. It is located on Castlehill, in the Old Town area of Edinburgh, near the Edinburgh Castle. The building itself is a former school, dating back to the 19th century.

Tours and Tastings

Visitors to the Scotch Whisky Experience can choose from a variety of tours, each offering a different level of insight into the world of Scotch whisky. The Silver Tour is the most basic, providing an overview of the whisky-making process and a tasting of one Scotch whisky. The Gold Tour includes a tasting of four regional Scotch whiskies, while the Platinum Tour offers a sensory tasting experience of four super-premium Scotch whiskies.

In addition to the tours, the Scotch Whisky Experience also offers whisky tastings, where visitors can sample a range of Scotch whiskies under the guidance of expert staff.

Whisky Collection

The Scotch Whisky Experience is home to the world's largest collection of Scotch whisky, with over 3,500 bottles. The collection was amassed by a Brazilian whisky enthusiast, Claive Vidiz, over a period of 35 years, and was purchased by the Scotch Whisky Experience in 2009.

Whisky Bar and Restaurant

The Scotch Whisky Experience also features a whisky bar, the Amber Restaurant, where visitors can sample from a selection of over 400 Scotch whiskies. The restaurant serves traditional Scottish food, with many dishes incorporating Scotch whisky.

Shop

The on-site shop at the Scotch Whisky Experience offers a wide range of Scotch whiskies for purchase, from popular brands to rare and exclusive bottles. It also sells a variety of whisky-related products, such as glassware, books, and food items.

See Also

• Scotch whisky
• Whisky tourism in Scotland
• List of whisky brands
• List of whisky distilleries in Scotland

External Links

• Official website