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A Dram of History

Venture beneath the Royal Mile and raise a glass to Scotland’s most iconic drink with this exclusive experience at The Real Mary King’s Close.

A Dram of History

About A Dram of History

2nd May 2025
3rd May 2025
9th May 2025
plus 7 more date(s), see below for more info
7pm and 8.45pm
The Real Mary Kings Close
2 Warriston's Close, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1PG
£42 (1 hour guided tour & 30 minute whisky tasting with 3 drams of whisky)
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Whisky tales from Edinburgh’s underground

A Dram of History offers the perfect blend of heritage and flavour, taking visitors on a captivating journey through the city’s hidden streets and whisky-soaked past.

This special event begins with a guided tour through the atmospheric underground closes, where you’ll uncover stories of trade, community, and the vital role alcohol played in the area’s history.

Once your tour concludes, you'll be welcomed into a vaulted chamber for a guided whisky tasting. The tasting includes three unique drams, hosted by whisky expert Ken Hanley, who brings over two decades of expertise. Among them is The Real Mary King’s Close’s very own blended whisky, served in surroundings that capture the spirit of old Edinburgh.

Need to know
• Includes a full underground tour with added whisky-focused stories
• Features a 30-minute whisky tasting with three drams to sample
• For guests aged 18 and over
• Limited spaces available. Fridays and Saturdays only throughout May

Additional Dates: 03 May 2025, 09 May 2025, 10 May 2025, 16 May 2025, 17 May 2025, 23 May 2025, 24 May 2025, 30 May 2025, 31 May 2025

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