Holyrood Distillery: Festive Whisky & Cheese Tasting

Edinburgh: Holyrood Distillery

Available to 19 December 2024

Book now from £50.00

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Book Holyrood Distillery tickets for one of the best brewery walking tours in Edinburgh

Enjoy a wee dram in one of Scotland's newest distilleries, located in the heart of Edinburgh. Since 1925, malt distilleries had become a thing of the past - until Holyrood came along!

About your Festive Whisky & Cheese Tasting:

  • Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes
  • Age Restriction: 18+ only - Children are not permitted. 
  • Included: Hot toddy, 4 drams of whisky, cheese, fruit, crackers, Tour of Distillery

Spend Christmas in Edinburgh with a Festive Cocktail-Making Masterclass

Get into the Christmas spirit with Christmas spirits this year as you embark on the ultimate festive Whisky and Cheese Tasting experience at Holyrood Distillery:

  • Enjoy a warm welcome with a festive hot toddy upon your arrival
  • Tour the distillery at your own leisurely pace
  • Discover Holyrood's unique production processes from expert guides
  • Head to the Cask Room and sample Holyrood's first four flagship releases
  • Taste four drams of single malt whisky
  • Indulge in a delicious selection of artisan cheeses from local producers
  • Double up your serving with crackers, festive fruits and chutneys

Enjoy one of the best things to do this Christmas at Holyrood Distillery

Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur, a seasoned spirit enthusiast or just looking for Christmas events in Edinburgh and Christmas activities in Holyrood, then the Festive Cocktail-Making Masterclass is for you!

Kick off your holiday season with a day out in Holyrood, and book Holyrood Distillery tickets for one of the best Christmas events in Edinburgh!

Book Holyrood Distillery tickets for one of the best walking tours in Edinburgh and visit Edinburgh's breweries and distilleries!

Holyrood Distillery,
19 St Leonard's Ln,
Edinburgh EH8 9SH EH8 9SH
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How to find us

Address: Holyrood Distillery, 19 St Leonards Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH

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By Car:

  • Sat Nav: EH8 9SH
  • Parking: NCP Car Park, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 9UL

By Public Transport:

  • The Royal Mile: 15 minute walk away
  • Bus #14: Stops on Rankeillor Street, 2 minute walk away
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible
  • Parking on-site

Yes, the Holyrood Distillery is completely wheelchair accessible and can accommodate for multiple accessibility requests. 

All ages are welcome to go on the Holyrood Distillery Tour!

  • Under 5's go free
  • Children aged 5-17 are offered a discounted ticket
  • There are baby changing facilities on site
  • All other tours and experiences are 18+

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