- A glass of Scotch whisky is known as a dram.
- Scotland’s five main whisky regions are the Highlands, the Lowlands, Speyside, Campbeltown, and the island of Islay. The outer islands—including Skye and Orkney—are considered a subregion of the greater Highlands region.
- Scotch whisky is either single malt, single grain, or a combination of blends. All Scotch must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years.
- The standards for production and labeling of Scotch are highly regulated.
- Day trips typically last a little over eight hours.
Tours & Tickets
Whisky-Tasting Day Trip from Edinburgh
Get whisked out of Edinburgh by comfortable van to the wilds of Scotland on this whisky-tasting day trip through the Scottish Lowlands. Sample several types of ... Read more
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
4-Day Isle of Islay Tour from Edinburgh: Whisky Distilleries Including Laphroaig, Bowmore, Kilchoman and Ardbeg
Visit the Isle of Islay in the Scottish Hebrides on a 4-day tour from Edinburgh, and discover its famously friendly people, stunning landscapes, and most ... Read more
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 4 days (approx.)
3-Day Speyside Whisky Tour from Edinburgh
Soak up the spirit of Speyside on a 3-Day small-group whisky tour! Explore Scotland’s principle malt whisky producing region, which is noted for its elegant ... Read more
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 3 days (approx.)
Highland Lochs, Glens and Whisky Small-Group Day Trip from Edinburgh
Fancy sampling a wee dram o' whisky and exploring the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands? Combine the two on a small-group day trip from Edinburgh, and ... Read more
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Whisky and Highland Waterfalls Day Trip from Edinburgh
Enjoy a day of whisky and waterfalls on a day trip from Edinburgh, led by a friendly local guide! After a stop in the stately town of Stirling to see the ... Read more
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Whisky Masterclass Experience in Edinburgh
An in-depth tour for whisky enthusiasts: your Masterclass will start with an extended guided viewing of the world's largest collection of Scotch Whisky over ... Read more
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: Flexible
