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Settle in for a dram in SCOTCH, our world-class whisky bar. With over 500 unique varieties of Scottish whisky within the bar’s hand-crafted, oak-panelled whisky cabinet, selected from distilleries in the Highlands, Lowlands, Islands, Islay and Speyside, our collection is one of the largest in Edinburgh.

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SCOTCH: Whisky Bar in Edinburgh

Settle in for a dram in SCOTCH, our world-class whisky bar.

Whether you know your peaty from your creamier, sherry-matured whiskies, or you’re just looking to taste whisky for the first time, our passionate and friendly Whisky Ambassadors can help you make your choice from the ever-changing selection, with its compelling big-hitter bottles, as well as rare and limited editions. Or they can guide you through a phenomenal tasting, sharing stories, tasting notes and passing along their love of “the water of life” with each sip.

Whisky Tasting Experiences

The Ultimate Collection

Allow your Ambassador to select some of the finest whiskies SCOTCH has to offer, including limited editions, single cask, or closed distillery bottlings. 

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Fine & Rare

Enjoy a tailored experience of fine and rare Scotch whiskies showcasing some of the best examples from a given style, or opt for a varied selection hand-picked for you by our experienced Ambassadors based on your own preferences

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Ambassador's Selection

You will be guided through a selection of whiskies that our Ambassadors have hand-picked, that they, in the moment are particularly impressed by. 

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Exploration Tasting

Explore Scotland's national spirit during this tasting, your knowledgeable Whisky Ambassador will guide you through the fundamentals of Scotch Whisky. 

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The 1945 Glen Grant Experience

In partnership with Gordon & MacPhail, the world-renowned, family-owned whisky curators, we’re unveiling something truly special at SCOTCH: a singular, bespoke journey through the world of rare Scotch. Thoughtfully crafted, it’s an experience designed for those who appreciate that every exceptional dram tells a story.

For full package details, contact SCOTCH at scotch@roccofortehotels.com

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Travel on a whisky journey guided by some of the best distilleries in Scotland, with events taking place throughout the year. Discover selections of whisky from renowned distilleries set within our world-class whisky bar.

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Hours
Everyday
Open From
16:00 - 00:30
Address
1 Princes Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2EQ
Phone
tel:+44 131 524 7142
tel:+44 131 524 7142
Email
scotch@roccofortehotels.com
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January Closure: please note SCOTCH will be closed from 4th January to 22nd January 2026.

We wish for everyone to feel comfortable, so whilst we do not operate a dress code, we kindly recommend that our guests are respectful of the environment we have created here at The Balmoral and refrain from wearing sportswear, shorts and beach shoes in our restaurants. Our guests within the hotel usually opt for a smart-casual style.

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