Whisky Tasting: Explore Edinburgh's Lost Close

Discover the fascinating world of whisky in Edinburgh! Join our 90-minute introduction to taste, history, and the whisky-making process. Explore a unique underground space and sample whiskies from different regions.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • CoDE Pod \’96 THE CoURT - Join us for an evening of whisky and stories in the historic heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh! This is the ideal introduction to the world of whisky - we’ll talk to you about the history of whisky, and tell you how Scottish whisky became the finest in the world.
    Along the way, we’ll sample whiskies from each of the major…
What's Included
  • Exclusive access to The Lost Close
  • Experienced Local Guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Whisky - 4 whiskies, one from each of the major whisky production regions of Scotland
Additional Information

Welcome to Whisky 101! This is a beginners guide to the rich backstory, creation technique, and flavors of our country’s signature beverage, whisky, all condensed in an engaging 90-minute session. Our unique location, a recently discovered underground venue in Edinburgh’s Old Town, adds to the experience. Enjoy private access to this historical place,…

Location
John's Coffee House & Tavern
Parliament Square
Behind St Giles Cathedral, in the corner of Parliament Square, you'll fin the statue of James Braidwood, and next to that is John's Coffee House & Tavern (part of CoDE Hostel), 1A Parliament Square, EH1 1RF where we'll meet you at reception!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Susan_m
Oct 21, 2025
Fun and informative - This was a great introduction to whiskey for a newbie! My partner knows much more about it, but he also learned a lot and had a great time. The group size (about 10) was perfect and the vibes were great.
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Tom_m
Oct 18, 2025
Underground Whiskey tour in the heart of the Royal Mile! - It is a good beginners tour for Scottish whiskey. The location is in a unique location. Our guide, Haley, was amazing! She made drinking whiskey even more fun, as if it needed help!
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Laura_b
Oct 18, 2025
Whiskey Tastin - Fun and informative! Glad we were able to fit this in to our adventure to Edinburgh. Recommend to others.
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Hope_t
Oct 17, 2025
Storytelling and Geography Lesson through Glorious Whisky - Mark was a very knowledgeable and wonderful host. He provided a great balance of information sharing, stories, and jokes to really create my MIL first whisky tasting memorable. The options of selections of whisky spanning a great range of undertones, distilled ages, regions, and ease of finding. As someone who often has to hunt down Campeltown whisky’s each time I arrive in Edinburgh, to have this small region (often overlooked) included was a highlighting touch. We will most definitely be bringing the men on this tour when we return to Edinburgh!
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Elizabeth
Oct 10, 2025
A must-see - The guide was lovely and super knowledgeable, we had an absolute whale of a time and we want to come back and do the intermediate experience
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Kristin_s
Oct 9, 2025
This was about of fun to... - This was about of fun to do with friends. The perfect experience at night to have a taste of Scotland. They are very knowledgeable and friendly!
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Cherokieb
Oct 8, 2025
100% would recommend to everyone traveling to edinburgh - The staff were all phenomenal! We are from out of country and they had all the fun advice for our trip! Everyone made us feel so welcomed!
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Chad_s
Oct 6, 2025
A fantastic time - Had such a great experience. our host was incredibly lovely (she'd only been doing it for a few weeks), and was a great storyteller. Would 100% recommend this to people looking to learn the basics about whisky.
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Jessica_m
Sep 27, 2025
A very fun and easy... - A very fun and easy night. Mark was a great tour guide and we enjoyed the evening thoroughly. Central downtown Edinburg!
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Sharon_c
Sep 25, 2025
Whisky tasting - Wonderful ambiance, Nikki, the whiskey sommelier, was well versed with lots of whisky information. Great crowd!
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From $49
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).