Cadenhead's Whisky Shop
Heritage House172 Canongate, Edinburgh
An independent Scottish bottler since 1842 — single cask, non-chill-filtered whiskies you cannot find anywhere else. A pilgrimage for whisky geeks.
Best for Whisky shop.
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172 Canongate, Edinburgh
An independent Scottish bottler since 1842 — single cask, non-chill-filtered whiskies you cannot find anywhere else. A pilgrimage for whisky geeks.
Best for Whisky shop.
Edinburgh / United Kingdom
Pickering's Gin is hand-distilled and hand-bottled at Summerhall Distillery, 1 Summerhall, Edinburgh, the first dedicated gin distillery in the city in over 150 years, built inside the former kennels of the Royal Dick Vet School. Visitors can book distillery tours and buy bottles in the on-site shop, or order online with free UK shipping over £45.
Best for Gin, distillery, spirits
Edinburgh
1,000+ whiskies from every Scottish distillery. Independent bottlings, rare releases, and expert advice for every budget.
Best for 1,000+ whiskies from every Scottish distillery, independent bottlings, and rare releases
Castlehill, Edinburgh, Online
At the top of the Royal Mile, the Experience's shop stocks one of Scotland's deepest whisky walls — from supermarket-never single casks to the classics, with staff who actually know.
Best for 450 whiskies beside the Castle
Edinburgh
Smith & Gertrude is a wine bar and bottle shop, offering natural wines, small plates, cheese and charcuterie in the West End. At 29 William Street, Edinburgh, the range centers on natural wines, cheese, and charcuterie in the West End.
Best for Natural wines, cheese, and charcuterie in the West End
4-7 North Bank Street, Edinburgh
Whiski Rooms combines a whisky shop with a bar and restaurant overlooking central Edinburgh. Bottle retail is genuine, while tastings and food make hospitality an equally important part of the business.
Best for Whisky tasting flights, rare bottles, and Scottish cuisine overlooking the Royal Mile