TOURS, TASTINGS & WHISKY
Eat Drink Explore Edinburgh was created by a group of passionate locals collaborating with Steven Shand, each bringing decades of experience in Scotch whisky, brewing, and events, all united by a shared love for our city.
Our team includes whisky blenders, brewing and distilling graduates, and retired whisky producers who provide expert insights into Scotland’s iconic food and drink culture through weekly walking tours, tastings, and bespoke events.
As lifelong residents of Edinburgh, we’re deeply connected to the city’s rich history, architecture, and folklore, offering a unique perspective at every event.
Join us for weekly walking tours or let us craft a tailored experience for you or your clients.
REVIEWS
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'This should be on everyone's list when they visit Edinburgh! Not only to sample different whisky but you will learn so much about the city.'
Drea - TripAdvisor
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'The experience had been hand selected and the team who arrange the tours obviously have a great relationship with them. Friendly, Factual, Fun and Fabulous.'
Sophia - TripAdvisor
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'Fantastic and well curated tour! An afternoon well spent walking through several areas of the city. Enjoyable for whiskey pros and novices, and a great chance to explore some less prominent establishments.'
Erica - TripAdvisor
EDINBURGH WALKING TOURS
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Just like the national drink itself, the history of whisky in Edinburgh has matured and developed many curiosities and complexities. Our whisky walking tour guides you through the major city centre neighbourhoods from ancient royal burghs, opulent garden squares, rejuvenated shopping districts to the medieval vennels and meandering cobbled streets.
Stop at several iconic Edinburgh bars and restaurants to sample the diverse range of Scotch whisky.
A carefully crafted blend of whisky, history, and tall tales, this tour is the best way to explore the city and develop (or strengthen) your adoration of Scotch whisky.
Hosted every Tuesday and Thursday with private tours available on request for groups of four or more.
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Work in progress, check back soon…
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Work in progress, check back soon…
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Are you looking for a specific experience? Be it a private tasting, whisky and food paired dinners or tours of distilleries hosted by industry experts? Get in touch to see what we can do for you.
WHISKY CONSULTANCY
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With over 14 years of experience in the Scotch whisky and premium spirits industry, I have designed a range of trade trainings, consumer tastings and masterclasses, as well as worked in collaboration with multiple companies to deliver their brand advocacy and activate into the Scottish licensed trade. I’m here to plan the right solution with you and your team.
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Trained as a whisky blender with general certificates in both brewing and distilling at The Chartered Institute of Brewers & Distillers, I can assist with:
Cask selection & new product development
Partnering with production teams to source and select casks, coordinate new product development pipelines, and oversee annual release planning.Sensory evaluation & quality control
Conducting expert sensory analysis of cask samples, leading internal tasting panels, and ensuring liquid quality and consistency across releases.Blending design & innovation
Designing bespoke blends of single malts and blended malts, with a focus on flavour profiling that aligns with your brand and target market.Product launch activation & merchandising
Executing product activations, in-market campaigns, and retail merchandising across the UK, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the USA.
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I currently sit on the esteemed judging panel for the World Whisky Awards as well as guest writing for the Whisky Magazine. Previously I have hosted and sat on panels for The Single Cask, Wemyss Malts, Kingsbarns Distillery and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
I’m on hand whether you need an experienced nose and qualified taster to review your products, or assistance writing creative, yet grounded tastings notes.
