Edinburgh Underground Whisky Tour & Tasting For Two
Discover another side of historic Edinburgh, and sample some of Scotland’s most famous produce with this Edinburgh Underground Whisky Tour and Tasting for Two. During this experience, you'll embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began. Hear the stories of those who jump-started whisky production in Edinburgh, including the smugglers, bootleggers and other seedier characters of the Old Town’s underbelly.
You'll hear about how King James IV of Scotland believed in the drink’s medicinal properties, and how 19th-century Old Town locals like George Ballantine and Andrew Usher Jr became pioneers of homemade whisky, which ended up being exported worldwide.
The tour continues with a whisky tasting in the candlelit underground Megget’s Cellar. You'll breathe in the rich aromas, and savour a single malt tasting in the exclusive underground vaults. Under the guidance of our whisky specialist, you’ll taste four Scottish whiskies. Your expert will cover everything; from how whisky is made to the effects that different fundamental elements such as water, barley, peat and the cask have on the production process.
What's Included:
- Walking tour of Endinburgh's old town
- Whisky tasting session in the atmospheric Megget's Cellar
- Learn the ins and outs of the water life from a kilt-wearing expert
- Exclusive multi-sensory experience
- Master storyteller guides at the heart of each experience
- Hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
What Happens On The Day:
Your tour starts at the city’s Mercat Cross, Parliament Square, where you’ll meet your guide and set out on a tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
As part of your tour, you’ll stop off at the atmospheric Megget’s Cellar for a whisky tasting session.
How It Works:
All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.
Delivery: Your Virgin Experience Days voucher will be emailed within 1 working day of placing your order.
Description
Edinburgh Underground Whisky Tour & Tasting For Two
Discover another side of historic Edinburgh, and sample some of Scotland’s most famous produce with this Edinburgh Underground Whisky Tour and Tasting for Two. During this experience, you'll embark on a sensory journey through Scotland’s whisky. Explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, where the world’s largest Scottish whisky company was founded and a vibrant history of “aqua vitae” (or the “water of life”) began. Hear the stories of those who jump-started whisky production in Edinburgh, including the smugglers, bootleggers and other seedier characters of the Old Town’s underbelly.
You'll hear about how King James IV of Scotland believed in the drink’s medicinal properties, and how 19th-century Old Town locals like George Ballantine and Andrew Usher Jr became pioneers of homemade whisky, which ended up being exported worldwide.
The tour continues with a whisky tasting in the candlelit underground Megget’s Cellar. You'll breathe in the rich aromas, and savour a single malt tasting in the exclusive underground vaults. Under the guidance of our whisky specialist, you’ll taste four Scottish whiskies. Your expert will cover everything; from how whisky is made to the effects that different fundamental elements such as water, barley, peat and the cask have on the production process.
What's Included:
- Walking tour of Endinburgh's old town
- Whisky tasting session in the atmospheric Megget's Cellar
- Learn the ins and outs of the water life from a kilt-wearing expert
- Exclusive multi-sensory experience
- Master storyteller guides at the heart of each experience
- Hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
What Happens On The Day:
Your tour starts at the city’s Mercat Cross, Parliament Square, where you’ll meet your guide and set out on a tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
As part of your tour, you’ll stop off at the atmospheric Megget’s Cellar for a whisky tasting session.
How It Works:
All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.
Delivery: Your Virgin Experience Days voucher will be emailed within 1 working day of placing your order.