--- title: 90min Connoisseur Underground Whisky Tasting lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 30 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 9 of 28 (Ghost Tours & Vaults) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/90min-connoisseur-underground-whisky-tasting/ --- # 90min Connoisseur Underground Whisky Tasting **Guidekin's take:** An underground tasting focuses on independent bottlers and unusual cask finishes for drinkers with some whisky experience. Four drams of Scotch whisky are included; the activity is not recommended during pregnancy. 5 from 30 reviews at €62 per person for 1h 30m. ## Overview Whiskies you wouldn't be able to try otherwise, in an underground location unlike anything you've ever seen! Ideal for those who’ve had a dram or two and are ready to discover something new. Explore 4 distinctive whiskies from across the regions, focusing on independent bottlers, unique cask finishes, and lesser-known gems you won’t easily find again. Expect surprises, complexity, and bold flavours. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is OUTSIDE of John's… - 6 start times: between 14:00 and 21:00 - Age 18+: The tour is strictly for adults. Children under 18… ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: The Lost Close - Events & Experiences ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Connoisseur Whisky Week Days | €62 / person | English | Whisky | | Connoisseur Whisky - Week Ends | €62 / person | English | whisky | ## What's included - 4 drams of Scotch whisky ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:15, 20:00, 21:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point is OUTSIDE of John's Coffee House & Tavern. Just off the Royal Mile, behind St Giles Cathedral on Parliament Square. We'll head underground from there. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJl4MjlEPHh0gRrG33eTQpM6U ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The tour is strictly for adults. Children under 18 and infants under 1 year old cannot be accommodated. ## Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 28** | €62 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (30) | shared | | [Edinburgh - Dark History](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-dark-history/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.96 (914) | shared | | [Haunted Histories walking tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-histories-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (211) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-witches-haunted-history-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (711) | shared | Ranked #9 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €113, median €27; typical length 1h 30m. 1 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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