The Dalmore Whisky Tasting Experience at Marlin's Wynd

Marlin’s Wynd x The Dalmore are thrilled to present a collaboration for the ages: four exclusive whisky tasting events in the historic vaults beneath Edinburgh’s South Bridge, featuring some very special Single Malts.

Indulge in a taste of Scotland with canapés on arrival, served in Marlin’s Wynd’s Georgian Reception Room alongside an exclusive welcome cocktail by The Dalmore.

Then descend into the Main Vault, and share a dram surrounded by Marlin’s Wynd’s historic stone walls, illuminated by candlelight. Here, a seasoned member of The Dalmore team will take your tastebuds on a journey with three premium Single Malts; exploring their complex tasting notes and sharing their rich stories.

What’s Included?

- Access to Marlin’s Wynd (an otherwise exclusive-use venue)

- Canapés on Arrival

- An Exclusive Welcome Cocktail by The Dalmore

- The Dalmore Tasting Experience

After the tasting, The Dalmore will be offering on-site bottle engraving services (additional costs apply). Whether it’s a memento of your vacation to Scotland’s Capital City or a gift for a loved one, take home something that can’t be found on the shelves.

Scotland is synonymous with Whisky, and there’s no venue more authentically Scottish than the labyrinthine vaults of Marlin’s Wynd. These vaults, which make up the sub-structure of Edinburgh’s South Bridge, were constructed in 1788, and originally used for business storage / workshops. But, by the turn of the century, the vaults had become a renowned red light district with countless brothels and pubs operating within the abandoned complex, as well as extensive whisky storage / illegal distilleries. Burke and Hare, the infamous serial killers who sold corpses to medical schools, are rumoured to have hunted for victims in the Edinburgh Vaults. Eventually the vaults were filled in with rubble and lay forgotten in Edinburgh History until a former Scottish Rugby Internationalist and owner of the venues discovered and excavated these vaults in the mid 90's.

The Dalmore is just as synonymous with Whisky. For almost 200 years, The Dalmore has been led by an unbroken chain of visionary whisky makers, with a relentless focus on realising the full potential of their single malt.

From the Dalmore:

We shine, not burn. Our whisky making artistry shines. In a word of possibility, we are virtuosos, always in pursuit of new perspectives. The Dalmore is a masterpiece, made with a relentless focus on realising the full potential of single malt.

The 12-point stag which proudly adorns each bottle of The Dalmore was bestowed upon the first chieftain of Clan Mackenzie by King Alexander III of Scotland in 1263. The stag became the whisky’s Emblem when descendants of the clan took over the distillery in 1867.

Please note that due to its location and historic nature, Marlin's Wynd is not wheelchair accessible.

This event is strictly 18+.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Canapés may contain allergens, including but not limited to gluten and dairy. Guests with allergies / dietary requirements should always consult with a member of staff before consuming any food / drink. Canapés may vary by event.

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