Top Scotland Food & Drink Classes - page 2

Taste a sample of Scotland's biggest export without having to travel outside the city. Learn how whisky is made and why Scotland has a unique advantage over every other manufacturer and country in the world. Taste four examples of the great whiskies of Scotland. This tasting enjoy four different samples. We will visit a Glasgow pub, used by locals and be part of this culture.

Treat yourself to a day of whisky appreciation on a full-day tasting trip from Edinburgh. Wind through the Scottish Lowlands to a historic whisky-producing region, and visit Glengoyne Distillery and Deanston Distillery for informative tasting sessions and tours. Discover the centuries-old tradition of Scottish whisky production, view warehouses stocked with aged casks and marvel at the quiet beauty of Loch Lomond.

Exploring Scotland beyond Edinburgh can feel daunting—with so much to see, where do you start? This full-day tour takes away the guesswork with a comprehensive itinerary and multiple stops. Leave the logistics to someone else as you visit the historic Stirling Castle (own expense), taste Scottish whisky at the Glengoyne Distillery, and travel through the picturesque Highlands to explore Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Hosted by a Distillery Ambassador, you'll sample four stunning single cask whiskies chosen for you from the warehouses of our sister distillery in Speyside. You'll then take on the role of the Whisky Maker and learn how to combine and blend these flavours to create your own single malt whisky. A unique creation, which you'll bottle at 200cl to take home, complete with wax seal and label.

Try your hand at distilling rum in Edinburgh, Scotland during this intimate small-group class. Spend hours taking a deep dive into your favorite spirit, with a guide to welcome you with a welcome drink and take you through the history of the distillery and of rum itself. Then partake in a tasting to help give you a better idea of the recipe you want to distill in your own bottle.

Explore Scotland's rugged countryside and sample the nation's favorite beverage on this guided Highlands and whisky tour from Edinburgh. Make photo stops in quaint villages and at natural attractions including dense forests, sparkling rivers, and tall waterfalls as you head north toward Dewar's Aberfeldy Distillery for a tour and taste.

Your local guide will introduce you to Scotlands national drink: a must do while in Scotland! You'll learn the language of whisky, how it's made and how to enjoy it. Your guide is a professional taster and can't wait to raise a glass with you! Slàinte mhath!

A private tour, designed exclusively for you and your guests. A unique way to explore Edinburgh's culinary scene. No two tours are the same! The tour is designed with your wish list in mind. You'll taste a variety of Scottish artisan foods, single malt whisky and European wines in iconic locations. Your local guide is a wine and spirit specialist and will endeavor to make your visit to Edinburgh truly magical.

After a meet and greet with all guests at the front entrance from our host, we enter the tasting room to enjoy a welcome drink of either Rum or Agave spirit. After a history of the distillery, guests taste three neat samples of their chosen spirit with mixers to compare flavours. Guests then get to relax with a cocktailed created with their chosen spirit to end the tasting experience.

Take your love of gin to the next level with a bespoke workshop in a micro distillery. Learn about how gin is made, enjoy a gin tasting to find your favorite varieties, then design your own recipe with botanical ingredients. Next, make a bottle of your own unique gin—using a copper still—to take home with you afterwards.

Immerse yourself in the warmth of traditional Scottish hospitality for a cooking experience and 3-course dinner as you step into the welcoming embrace of local host Nell's stunning 200-year-old home nestled in the heart of Edinburgh. Begin your culinary journey with a warm introduction to Scottish cooking, while savoring homemade cheese oatcakes and Edinburgh Scottish rhubarb and ginger gin liqueur. Under Nell's expert guidance, master the art of preparing a quintessential Scottish soup - Cullen Skink- and craft your very own batch of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Scottish shortbread. Dine Nell's elegant sitting room with Scotland's national dish, haggis (meat or vegetarian), served with creamy mashed potatoes and turnips, and enjoy a dram of whisky while you toast to Robert Burns' famous "Ode to a Haggis" poem. To wrap up this memorable evening, indulge in your homemade shortbread and tea or coffee, and depart with a tartan-wrapped goodie bag.

Scotland's gin scene is booming and this tutored gin tasting in Aberdeen enhances your experience of the country's drink of choice. By sampling a range of small batch Aberdeen Gin expressions, this tasting opens up a world of flavor as you learn to recognize the distinct flavors the come together to make gin.

To make the most of your time in the Scottish Highlands, a tour that packs plenty into your itinerary is a must. On this small-group option from Edinburgh, check off multiple highlights in just two days—with all the logistics taken care of. Make the most of photo ops at Loch Ness and Glen Coe, delve into the history of Culloden Battlefield, take a riverside stroll at Dunkeld, and admire Glenfinnan Viaduct (seasonal), famed for its role in the "Harry Potter™" movies.