Whisky and Folklore: Edinburgh's Unique Experience

Immerse yourself in the cultural importance of whisky and storytelling in Scotland with our Whisky and Folklore tour in Edinburgh. Enjoy four classic Single Malt Scotch Whiskies in a custom-designed venue.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Little Fish Tours - This tour meets just off the iconic Royal Mile at our personal, custom made, whisky venue.
    We have the entire downstairs of the bar reserved for us, giving us plenty of space and privacy to conduct our story orientated evening.
    Over the next two hours we will drink four outstanding Single Malt Scotch Whiskies taken from the…
What's Included
  • Non-alcoholic drink options available upon request.
  • Guided by an expert, whisky enthusiast, and storyteller.
  • Alcoholic Beverages included.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Whisky and Folklore tour offers a unique experience in Edinburgh. Participants are taken to a specially designed whisky venue to enjoy four classic Single Malt Scotch Whiskies while delving into the rich cultural significance of whisky and storytelling in Scotland.
The ticket price covers the cost of the whiskies, unless the “No Whisky” option is…

Location
15 Jeffrey St
Jeffrey Street
Tour meets inside Hot Toddy, just off the Royal Mile on Jeffrey Street. Just speak to cafe staff inside. Please arrive at least 15min before the tour departs. Address: 15-19 Jeffrey Street EH1 1DR. Bar is open before tour, feel free to come early for food/drink!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Samantha_k
Jun 9, 2025
Whiskey Tour Go Birds 🤘🏻🤘🏻 - Angus!! Amazing guide great stories! Go Birds!🤘🏻🤘🏻 Great story telling and explanation of what whiskeys are and why there are labeled and named the way they are.
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Richard
Jun 9, 2025
Good people, scotch, and stories. - Angus (the g is not silent) lead a great evening of whisky tasting and classic Scottish storytelling. Truly a fun night with a knowledgeable and entertaining host.
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Melissa
Jun 8, 2025
So much fun! - Ewan was fantastic! I learned a lot and laughed all the way through. Highly recommend this — it teaches you about whisky in general, and Scotch in particular, in a fun, interactive, small-group environment.
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305miram
Jun 7, 2025
Great times - Ewan led us thru a great whisky tasting while sharing history, culture, geography and tales. We loved it! We had a blast and were laughing nonstop
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Xavier_g
Jun 7, 2025
So fun, the guide Max was... - So fun, the guide Max was really great and knowledgeable, the stories were captivating and the scotch was great.
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John_w
Jun 5, 2025
Entertaining and fun whisky tasting. - Whisky tasting in one location. Max was entertaining, educational and funny. Our entire group of four really loved the experience and can highly recommend it.
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Melissa_a
Jun 5, 2025
Highly recommended whiskey tasting - We had a great experience and Koffe is a fantastic story teller ( missed his calling as a great actor) It was fun, informative and the whiskeys all unique. I highly recommend ( and I know Derek and his mum would be proud 🥰)
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Denalda_w
Jun 4, 2025
We had a great experience... - We had a great experience with our guide Koffe. He was highly entertaining, very knowledgable about whiskey and told some great stories which we thoroughly enjoyed. It was a great experience and we would highly recommend it.
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Brittney_p
Jun 2, 2025
We absolutely loved our... - We absolutely loved our whisky tour! Alasdair made the experience exceptional. He is an amazing story teller and also made sure the experience was engaging, comfortable, and so much fun! We highly recommend this for friends/couples that want to learn more about Edinburgh’s history, taste amazing whisky, and maybe meet some new friends in the process!
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Annald6212wc
May 26, 2025
Great intro to appreciating Scottish whisky! - Wonderful introduction to appreciate Scottish whisky. Enjoyable evening of story telling that weaves Scotland's history to whisky. Really enjoyed it and now I have a better appreciation for whisky!
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From $24
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).