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Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town, hear the city’s whisky stories and taste four regional single malts in a candlelit underground cellar. This two-hour small-group tour blends history, hands-on tasting and practical whisky knowledge.
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town, hear the city’s whisky stories and taste four regional single malts in a candlelit underground cellar. This two-hour small-group tour blends history, hands-on tasting and practical whisky knowledge.
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Operated by Mercat Tours · Edinburgh, Scotland
A chill wind moves down the Royal Mile as your guide waits beside the octagonal Mercat Cross, its white unicorn watching over a street that still remembers the bootleggers and coopers who shaped Scotland’s spirit.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most walkers; involves short urban strolls and stairs into a cellar so basic mobility is required
The experience runs approximately two hours, starting on the Royal Mile at Mercat Cross and ending in Megget’s Cellar.
You’ll sample four drams representing different Scotch regions, served in a souvenir Glencairn glass.
Minors cannot participate in tastings; non-drinkers may join the walking portion but should inform the operator in advance.
The Blair Street Vaults involve stairs down to Megget’s Cellar—contact the operator ahead of booking to discuss accessibility options.
Edinburgh’s whisky scene grew alongside its merchants and cooperages; the Old Town’s vaults and cellars once stored barrels for city trade and bootleg operations.
Be mindful of heritage spaces—avoid littering or loud behaviour in vaults and support operators who practice responsible sourcing and portioned tastings.
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