Whisky Forum - Cadenheads Edinburgh

Acksboy · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2017 7:03 pm Post subject: Cadenheads Edinburgh

I'm away down to Edinburgh for the umpteenth time on a whisky related escapade. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend any niche places to visit that I've perhaps missed in the past?
I say niche because I've been to several well-known whisky attractions already; Scotch Whisky Experience, Royal Mile Whiskies. I'm planning on visiting Cadenheads as I've heard great things about some of their bottlings. I also plan to visit the Albanach and Usquebae bars, however I haven't applied for my SMWS membership just yet so a visit to their bar is a no no for now sadly.
If anybody can suggest any other gems I've missed then I'm happy to consider them.
Many thanks!

P.S. The wife is a bit of a gin buff so suggestions for her also welcome! Gin distillery and 56 North bar already on the list.

James T · Master Of Malts Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 2963

Have you visited The Bow Bar off the Grassmarket in the Old Town, Whiski Bar & Restaurant Royal Mile which has a good selection of whisky and good pub food.

albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

SMWS bar on Queen Street is open to the general public

unblended · Master Of Malts Joined: 20 Mar 2015 Posts: 439

there seems to be more gin about its the latest craze so she should be happy I think they do a few in royal mile

not sure about cadenheads but also worth looking into anyway just for the whisky

richard

dramblersanonymous · Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:32 pm Post subject:

Black Cat on Rose street has an excellent whisky selection. Also entirely independent

deadz101 · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:17 am Post subject:

Acksboy · Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the suggestions all.

The Bow bar sounds like my best option after looking at locations. Certainly never knew there were so many great whisky bars in the capital.