Edinburgh is the world's whisky capital. The 10 below are where to drink it.
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The 10 best whisky bars in Edinburgh
01 · Edinburgh
Old Town
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Old Town whisky pub with 300+ whiskies.
Order: A dram of Islay
02 · Edinburgh
Old Town
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Whisky · Iconic
Old Town whisky-led cocktail bar with 400+ whiskies.
Order: A Highland whisky cocktail
03 · Edinburgh
Royal Mile
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Iconic · Tasting
Iconic Royal Mile whisky tasting and bar.
Order: A regional whisky flight
04 · Edinburgh
Morningside
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Iconic · Old guard
Iconic Morningside whisky pub since 1871.
Order: A dram of Speyside
05 · Edinburgh
New Town
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic New Town whisky pub.
Order: A dram of Highland
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06 · Edinburgh
Old Town
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Iconic · Independent bottlings
Iconic Old Town independent-bottlings whisky tavern.
Order: A cask-strength Speyside
07 · Edinburgh
New Town
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Whisky · Modern
Modern New Town whisky bar with 400+ whiskies.
Order: A flight of three Highlands
08 · Edinburgh
New Town
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic New Town whisky pub.
Order: A dram of Islay
09 · Edinburgh
Royal Mile
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Royal Mile whisky bar with 300+ whiskies.
Order: A dram of Highland
10 · Edinburgh
Old Town
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Iconic · Whisky
Iconic Old Town whisky pub.
Order: A dram of Speyside
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How Edinburgh drinks whisky
The 10 above are where Edinburgh actually drinks whisky — back-bar shelves with depth, staff who know what they're pouring, lists that go beyond Glenfiddich 12.
