Discover the history and flavours of Scottish whisky with a guided tour of Glenkinchie Distillery, one of Scotland’s oldest operating distilleries. Enjoy tastings of their signature malts before heading to The Mercat Bar & Grill for a Scottish-style tapas lunch, featuring traditional dishes like Haggis, Neeps & Tatties, Cullen Skink, and Clootie Dumplin’, paired perfectly with whisky. This Food and Whisky Experience is ideal for whisky enthusiasts or anyone wanting a relaxed and immersive taste of Scotland’s heritage. It also makes a perfect gift for fans of fine whisky and Scottish cuisine.
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About the Experience
Food and Drink Experience Days: Founded in 1837, Glenkinchie Distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest operating distilleries, crafting fine malt whisky for nearly two centuries — surviving two World Wars and even a brief stint as a sawmill. Discover the fascinating history, traditions, and stories behind this iconic distillery while tasting a variety of whiskies during a guided tour.
On the day of your experience, your guide will collect you from central Edinburgh and lead you on a scenic journey to Glenkinchie. The striking Victorian redbrick distillery produces nearly 2,000,000 litres of whisky annually, making it a truly impressive sight. Your day begins with a guided tour, offering insight into the distillery’s rich history, the people behind it, and the political stories that shaped it, along with tastings of two of their signature whiskies.
After the tour, head to The Mercat Bar and Grill for a Scottish-style tapas lunch, featuring traditional local dishes expertly paired with whiskies to enhance the unique flavours. Sample Cullen Skink, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, and Clootie Dumplin’, all rooted in Scotland’s culinary heritage.
The Glenkinchie Distillery Food and Whisky Experience is perfect for budding whisky connoisseurs or anyone wanting to explore Scotland’s whisky history in a relaxed and entertaining setting. Treat a whisky lover to an Experience Days Gift Certificate and give them a day to remember!
Requirements
You must be over 18 to attend this tour.
Vegetarian options are available, please advise in advance.
Guest Info
Tours run on weekends, Tuesdays and Fridays during the winter months, and every day in summer.
Participants: The Glenkinchie Distillery Tour with Food and Whisky Pairing is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 8
Spectators Allowed on Site: No
Duration
Experience Duration: 5:00
Time Spent at Venue: 5:00
Tours start at 11am and last approximately 5 hours.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 18 years
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Equipment & Clothing
Please bring photo ID.
Weather
The weather should not affect your distillery tour.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
