VIP Whisky & Chocolate Tour in Edinburgh – A Luxury Scottish Tasting Experience
Indulge in Scotland’s most celebrated flavours with Aramont Travel’s VIP Whisky & Chocolate Tour in Edinburgh, an exclusive private experience blending heritage, craftsmanship and sensory discovery in the heart of the capital.
Designed for whisky enthusiasts and fine-flavour lovers alike, this refined journey combines historic Edinburgh, artisan chocolate, rare single malts and immersive storytelling, offering a deeper understanding of Scotland’s national drink and its perfect pairing.
The Experience
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Your experience begins with a private guided walking tour of Edinburgh, exploring the historic streets of the Old Town and the iconic Royal Mile. As you wander through atmospheric closes and historic squares, your expert guide introduces the city’s whisky heritage, from smuggling routes and taverns to royal connections and centuries-old trading traditions that helped shape Scotland’s global reputation.
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Continue with an indulgent whisky and chocolate pairing experience, curated for true connoisseurs. Sample a selection of single malt Scotch whiskies, expertly paired with handcrafted artisan chocolates and truffles designed to enhance flavour notes, aromas and finish. Discover how cocoa origin, sweetness and texture interact with whisky characteristics such as peat, spice, fruit and oak.
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During the session, enjoy a hands-on moment creating your own whisky chocolate truffles, beautifully packaged for you to take home as a delicious souvenir.
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Enjoy time for lunch at a local restaurant or historic pub, with recommendations provided by your guide to suit all tastes and dietary preferences.
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After lunch, immerse yourself in the Scottish Whisky Experience, an interactive journey through the art of whisky production. Learn about malting, distillation and maturation, and understand how time, wood and environment shape flavour and character. Explore one of the world’s largest collections of Scotch whisky, a remarkable showcase of Scotland’s liquid heritage.
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Your visit concludes with an introductory tasting tray of four contrasting regional single malts, highlighting the diversity of Scotland’s whisky regions, from light and floral to rich, smoky and complex.
Enhance Your Day
Personalise your Edinburgh journey with a selection of exclusive enhancements:
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Luxury Underground Vaults Experience - descend beneath the Old Town for an atmospheric private tasting in historic vaults once used by traders and smugglers.
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Chocolate & Wine Experience or Truffle-Making Workshop. Indulge in an elegant chocolate and wine pairing experience, discovering how fine vintages complement artisan cocoa flavours, or take part in a hands-on truffle-making workshop where you create exquisite chocolate delights to enjoy and take home.
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Private Scottish Dining Experience – indulge in a refined lunch or dinner featuring seasonal Scottish produce, paired with fine wines or rare whiskies.
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Royal Yacht Britannia Visit – explore the former floating residence of the British Royal Family and Queen Elizabeth II’s former yacht, with private guided access.
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Unleash your creativity in a hands-on mini satchel handbag workshop, selecting coloured components and a choice of Harris Tweed lids to create your own Scottish keepsake.
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Become a confectioner for the day during an authentic Scottish fudge-making class. In this hands-on workshop, discover the traditional techniques behind one of Scotland’s most loved sweet treats.
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Step into the world of Highland tradition with a private kilt-making experience. Learn the meaning behind tartans, clan identity and ceremonial dress while discovering how the kilt evolved from a practical battlefield garment into one of Scotland’s most powerful national symbols.
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