The Port of Leith Distillery: Tour and Tasting
Overview
Step into the newest Scotch whisky distillery, the Port of Leith Distillery. Prepare for an engaging tour through the distillery. From the copper stills on the main floor to the production process on the initial four levels, there’s something interesting at every turn.
The upper part of the building is a haven for visitors, featuring a taste-testing floor, a pleasant shop and reception, and exclusive dining rooms.
The highlight is a fantastic double-tiered bar on the 8th and 9th levels, providing guests with sweeping views of the Firth of Forth, extending to Fife and curving back over Edinburgh.
What's included
FAQ
The tour takes you through the newest Scotch whisky distillery, with a guided walk that highlights the production process step by step. You’ll see the copper stills on the main floor and learn how whisky is made across the initial four levels of the distillery. As you move through the building, there’s plenty to discover—from key production areas to the visitor spaces above.
Yes. The experience includes a taste-testing component on the visitor floors, designed to let you sample and appreciate the whisky in a guided setting. You’ll be introduced to the flavours and character of Scotch whisky as part of the overall tour, and you can ask your guide questions along the way.
The duration is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. This includes time for the guided tour through the distillery areas and the tasting experience on the visitor levels.
The Port of Leith Distillery is located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. A standout feature is the double-tiered bar on the 8th and 9th levels, offering sweeping views across the Firth of Forth—extending toward Fife and curving back over Edinburgh.
The price for the Port of Leith Distillery tour and tasting is 34.63 EUR. It’s a guided experience, typically lasting about 1 hour 30 minutes, and includes access to the main distillery areas plus the taste-testing floor and visitor facilities such as the shop and reception spaces and exclusive dining rooms (where available as part of the visit).
