Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Scotland is known for its whisky, and a tasting is a must-do activity for all lovers of the spirit. Enjoy a unique experience at the Port of Leith Distillery, which, unlike other distilleries, is built vertically. Take a tour and learn more about how whisky is made here. Fill your own miniature bottle and sample a range of spirits, including port and sherry as well as whisky.

Includes a guided tasting but entry to the bar is at your own expense
Be impressed by the unusual vertical design of the distillery
Guided tours are available from late-morning into the evening
Learn more about Scotch whisky than you would just drinking in a bar

What's Included

Entrance fee - Payment is for Tour & Tasting only.

Access to the Distillery Bar not included, must be booked separately.
For Health & Safety reasons babies and children under 7 years of age are NOT permitted on the tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Whisky Quay, 11 Whisky Quay, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6FH, UK
All tours start at Level 6 (RETAIL) in the distillery. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Port Of Leith Distillery

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Adult 18+ £30.00pp
Children £10.00pp (7-17 years only) must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. For Health & Safety reasons babies and children under 7 years of age are NOT permitted on the tour.
Please be aware that you will be touring through a production facility with open grate flooring. There are plated walkways throughout, however we advise that you wear sensible footwear - high heels, cleated cycling shoes & open toe shoes are not permitted on the tour.
All tours are conducted in English. Printed & QR scripts are available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese Mandarin & Polish (printed only). We ask you kindly not to translate during a public tour. The tour script is also available in both Braille and Large Print format.
The Port of Leith Distillery advises caution if you suffer from a heart condition, high blood pressure or any balance impairment.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

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Lovely guide Rocky!

Kyra_R, Mar 2026

Our guide Rocky was so sweet and knowledgeable, he really made it an enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend!

Beautiful Vertical Distillery

Cecille_T, Sep 2025

Beautiful new distillery, and the second vertical one in Europe. Our tour guide Olivia was knowledgeable and fun. We got to bottle and keep a small bottle of their "hearts" distilled spirit. The tasting was good. ***WARNING: Given it's a new distillery they have yet to release their own whisky. Thus that is not part of the tasting.***