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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

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Icons of SCOTCH

For those who seek the exceptional and extraordinary in every glass. This is an unforgettable journey through the world's finest whiskies, where guests can taste a 1 of 1 whisky found only at SCOTCH, priced at £2,500 per person.

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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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Line up of four whisky bottles and drams in SCOTCH whisky Bar, The Balmoral

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 Last Dram of the Year

Slàinte mhath

SCOTCH is closing its doors on Hogmanay, and inviting an intimate number of guests to experience an unforgettable toast to the past year. Guests will experience a curated selection of six exceptional whiskies from iconic Scottish Whisky brands.
Before raising one final dram to 2026, watching over the spectacular Edinburgh Castle firework display from a private event room on the second floor. 
Priced at £300 per person. 

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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
Sunday - Thursday
Open From
16:00 - 23:30
Friday - Saturday
Open From
15:00 - 00:00
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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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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