IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour
Thu 17 Sept · 17:00
Port of Leith Distillery
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The culinary experience at Port of Leith Distillery offers a warm and indulgent taste of Scotland's rich whisky heritage. Guests like yourself get to see behind the scenes with Co CEO Ian Stirling, where you'll learn about the distilling process in a cozy setting just steps from Edinburgh’s historic waterfront. Following an informative tour, you can savor a selection of single malt whiskies curated for this exclusive event, all while enjoying the inviting ambiance and expert guidance that makes this experience truly special.
Distillery Tour & Tasting hosted by Co CEO Ian Stirling
Join us on a tour of one of Edinburgh’s iconic businesses. As our “behind the scenes” series, we have 20 places to get a tour from one of the Co CEOs themselves.
During your tour you’ll hear the story of two Edinburgh friends who wanted to make an extraordinary whisky, work your way through our remarkable vertical distillery layout then fill & label your very own bottle of our New Make spirit.
· Hear the story of the company’s unlikely inception.
· Explore the world’s tallest distillery.
· Fill your own miniature bottle of their New Make spirit.
Take a seat in the QC LAB and understand whisky-making like never before with a tasting that takes you right the way through the production & maturation process. Enjoy this guided tasting session of our New Make spirits, port, sherry and Leith Bond whisky.
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IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 17:00.
IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour is held at Port of Leith Distillery in Edinburgh (11 Whisky Quay, Leith, EH6 6FH).
Tickets for IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour are priced at £21.70. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour
Editorial Summary
The culinary experience at Port of Leith Distillery offers a warm and indulgent taste of Scotland's rich whisky heritage. Guests like yourself get to see behind the scenes with Co CEO Ian Stirling, where you'll learn about the distilling process in a cozy setting just steps from Edinburgh’s historic waterfront. Following an informative tour, you can savor a selection of single malt whiskies curated for this exclusive event, all while enjoying the inviting ambiance and expert guidance that makes this experience truly special.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
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Distillery Tour & Tasting hosted by Co CEO Ian Stirling
Join us on a tour of one of Edinburgh’s iconic businesses. As our “behind the scenes” series, we have 20 places to get a tour from one of the Co CEOs themselves.
During your tour you’ll hear the story of two Edinburgh friends who wanted to make an extraordinary whisky, work your way through our remarkable vertical distillery layout then fill & label your very own bottle of our New Make spirit.
· Hear the story of the company’s unlikely inception.
· Explore the world’s tallest distillery.
· Fill your own miniature bottle of their New Make spirit.
Take a seat in the QC LAB and understand whisky-making like never before with a tasting that takes you right the way through the production & maturation process. Enjoy this guided tasting session of our New Make spirits, port, sherry and Leith Bond whisky.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour?
IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour takes place on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 17:00.
Where is IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour taking place?
IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour is held at Port of Leith Distillery in Edinburgh (11 Whisky Quay, Leith, EH6 6FH).
How much are tickets for IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour?
Tickets for IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour are priced at £21.70. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour?
Tickets for IoD Scotland - Behind the scenes: Port of Leith Distillery Tour can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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