Whether you\u2019re exploring the cosy tasting rooms of Edinburgh or touring the storied distilleries of the Highlands, here\u2019s your guide to where you can experience the best whisky Scotland has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to taste whisky in Scotland? Our picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Discover more about each of these whisky experiences below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Scotch Whisky Experience <\/strong>is located at the top of Edinburgh\u2019s Royal Mile<\/a>, making it easy to seek out during a trip to the capital. Here, visitors can choose from a series of tours and masterclasses, which range from an introduction to the world of whisky with a tasting to comparative whisky tastings in the McIntyre Gallery, a “Taste of Scotland” experience featuring a Scottish tasting menu in the award-winning Amber restaurant, and masterclasses that take a more in-depth approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A selection of Edinburgh\u2019s bars and restaurants has whisky-tasting opportunities too. The Whiski Rooms <\/strong>host whisky-tasting sessions with the added option of pairing the tastings with cheese or chocolate. Alternatively, people can simply try some of the whiskies on offer with dishes that have been created using Scottish produce, such as Loch Duart salmon, Perthshire lamb, and of course, haggis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Whiski Bar & Restaurant <\/strong>is another spot that draws people in for its whisky offering. There are more than 300 malt whiskies in the bar\u2019s extensive collection, so visitors might want to ask the barman for a recommendation. The restaurant specialises in Scottish cuisine<\/a> with a reverence for local produce, which is sourced from award-winning Scottish suppliers. By visiting in the evening, it\u2019s possible to catch some live music. From here, move on to the Bow Bar, which also focuses on Scotch whisky, with an impressive collection of 310 single malts from around Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Edinburgh, visitors can then journey through the Highlands’ mountains and glens to reach Scotland\u2019s oldest working whisky distillery. Glenturret Distillery<\/strong> is home to The Glenturret Highland Single Malt and The Famous Grouse. By visiting the distillery, visitors can learn how Glenturret Highland single malt is produced using traditional methods and equipment. As the home of The Famous Grouse, they can also witness the blending process of this whisky. Plus, the distillery experience on offer includes two whisky tastings: one from the Glenturret range and another from The Famous Grouse range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The distinction primarily lies in regional spelling preferences and production styles. “Whisky” is the spelling used in Scotland, Canada, and Japan, while “whiskey” is used in Ireland and the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Both have different production techniques, ingredients, and flavour profiles. For instance, Scotch whisky<\/strong> is typically made from malted barley and distilled twice, often resulting in a smoky flavour due to peat. Irish whiskey<\/strong>, on the other hand, is usually triple-distilled and smoother, using a mix of malted and unmalted barley. American whiskeys <\/strong>like bourbon tend to be sweeter and are made primarily from corn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a quick comparison table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDid you know? What’s the difference between Whisky <\/em>and Whiskey<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n