EDINBURGH SELF-GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Four Drams, One Cosy Bar: A Tasting Flight at Holyrood Distillery
A one-hour tasting in Holyrood Distillery’s cosy Distillery Bar sampling a curated flight of four spirits with bartender guidance—this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Four Drams, One Cosy Bar: A Tasting Flight at Holyrood Distillery.
Settle into the warm, intimate atmosphere of Holyrood Distillery’s Distillery Bar and taste four carefully chosen spirits in a relaxed, one‑hour session. Whether you’re testing the waters or refining a palate, the bartenders lead the session and the flights are curated for a balanced, approachable progression.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cosy Distillery Bar
The experience takes place in the Distillery Bar, an intimate setting designed for relaxed tasting and conversation, where flights are served to the table.
Four-Spirit Flight
Each tasting consists of a curated flight of four spirits, chosen from a pre-selected list to offer a focused sampling of the distillery’s range.
Bartender-Led Tasting
Knowledgeable bartenders guide the tasting, explaining the flavours and progression; flights are prepared ahead of arrival but can be adjusted with advance notice.
What the day feels like
What it Feels Like
The hour unfolds at table: you arrive, take a seat in the Distillery Bar and are presented with four small serves arranged as a tasting flight. With bartenders narrating tasting notes and helping you compare and contrast, the pace is unhurried and convivial—designed for both newcomers and seasoned tasters alike.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tasting is scheduled for one hour—expect a concise, seated session in the Distillery Bar.
Follow the operator’s Alcohol Consumption Policy (Challenge 25). If you look under 25, bring original photographic ID showing date of birth and either a holographic mark or an ultraviolet feature; photographs of ID are not accepted.
Flights are prepared ahead of arrival; to change a pre-selected flight, contact the distillery at least two hours before your booking time.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tasting take?
The tasting flight lasts one hour.
How many spirits are included in the flight?
Each tasting includes a flight of four spirits.
Where do I meet for the tasting?
Meet at Holyrood Distillery, 19 St Leonard's Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 9SH.
Can I change the selection of spirits in my flight?
Flights are prepared ahead of arrival; if you wish to change your flight, contact the distillery at least two hours before your booking time.
What ID do I need to bring?
Under the operator’s Challenge 25 policy, guests who appear under 25 must present original photographic ID that shows a photo, date of birth, and either a holographic mark or ultraviolet feature; photographs of ID are not accepted.