Overview

Good access throughout the experience including an accessible barrel on the ride which kicks off the experience, audio guides are available too.

Transport & Parking

The venue is close to the Castle esplanade, there is limited on street parking in this area but there is some available on Johnston Terrace. There are buses that drop you off at the Royal Mile or on North Bridge and then you can make your way up towards the experience.

Access

Entrance to the experience is through a circular automatic glass door, you then go along a corridor to the ticket desk. The experience starts with a barrel ride which tells you the story of how whisky is created - there is one accessible barrel which requires users to reverse onto the barrel. The only issue is the lighting levels are quite low so it can be difficult to see well. There is space for one other person in the barrel too. After the barrel ride (approx 8 minutes) you then go through to some short exhibitions, there were audio tours available at this point. There is a lift to take you up to the first floor, once this is done you are taken into a room for a talk, video and chance to choose your whisky of choice. I really liked the palate postcard which will help you to choose a whisky that you will like! After this you are taken along the corridor into the largest private whisky collection in the world and taught how to 'taste' whisky. To exit the experience if you require the lift you'll be advised to go through a 'staff only' door along a corridor to take you back to the lift.

Toilets

I didn't see one or a sign for one but the website advises that there is one on site.

Staff

The person who did our tour and whisky tasting was friendly and helpful.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

You get to keep your whisky tasting glass at the end of the experience as a little memento! There is also a fairly spacious shop at the end of the experience too. J

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