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Unforgettable Experiences

Immerse yourself in Edinburgh's history with unique whisky and beer tasting events in our vaults.

Luxury whisky tasting

Whiskies you wouldn't be able to try otherwise, in an underground location unlike anything you've ever seen!
5 drams of top shelf whisky, the kind you'd pine over in the shop but never consider buying for yourself, and now is your opportunity to try it.

What's included?

  • 5 drams of rare and old Scotch Whiskies

  • Experienced Storyteller

1 hour 30 min | from £89

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introduction to Whisky

Whisky 101! An introduction to the history, process, and tasting of our national drink - whisky - all done in 90 minutes in a unique underground space, recently uncovered, in the heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh.

What's included?

  • 4 drams of Scotch Whiskies

  • Experienced Storyteller

1 hour 30 min | from £37
underground venue
underground venue

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evolution of gin and gin tasting

More than just a gin tasting - this is about the Evolution of Gin! On this experience you'll follow the journey of gin from its origins to the modern spirit we know and love. Your guide will lead you through the different flavours, explain the history of gin, and suggest which mixers to add to the gins you will sample

What's included?

  • 4 different gins

  • 3 different mixers

  • Experienced Storyteller

1 hour | from £25
gin tasting edinburgh
gin tasting edinburgh

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beer tasting session

Small beer tasting session in an secret underground close, where you'll learn more about the history of Edinburgh through beer. What's not to like?!

What's included?

  • Local beers

  • Experienced Storyteller

1 hour | from £15

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Historic coffee tour

A walking tour specifically around the history of the coffee trade in Scotland, visiting the sites of the original historic coffee houses in Edinburgh - and exclusive access to "John's Coffee House" where we finish the tour with a coffee in an 18th Century meeting point for philosophers, pirates, and prosecutors alike.

What's included?

  • Coffee and/or tea

  • Experienced Storyteller

1 hour 30 min | from £15
johns coffee house
johns coffee house

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gin tasting
gin tasting
gin experience
gin experience

Bespoke Whisky Tasting

Our expert team will curate a personalised tasting with top-end drams, tailored to your preferences. To book, contact us, and we will arrange everything for you and provide a custom quote.

underground venue
underground venue

Gift vouchers

Looking for a unique gift? Treat your friends or family to a gift voucher for an exclusive whisky tasting at The Lost Close. Perfect for both whisky beginners and connoisseurs, it’s an unforgettable experience in a historic setting.