The Johnnie Walker Experience takes visitors on an immersive journey through the 200-year old history behind the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky, as well as offering world-class food and drink, hosted across eight floors of the transformed landmark building on one of the Scottish capital’s most famous streets.

Guests can relax and enjoy the views from stunning bars and restaurants in the renovated building, which for generations has been a well-known spot in Edinburgh. Among them are the 1820 rooftop bar, offering breathtaking views across the city and Edinburgh Castle, and The Label Studio which will host a variety of live events and performances throughout the year. The building also features an extensive retail space with an unrivalled selection of exclusive Johnnie Walker Scotch whiskies and merchandise, including limited edition bottlings.

Address:

145 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 4BL

Johnnie Walker Experience is part of our Edinburgh Tour and also our Johnnie Walker Four Corners of Scotland Tour.

Directions: Johnnie Walker Experience is situated at the west end of Princes St in Edinburgh, a ten minute walk from Haymarket Train Station. Local buses and the tram from Edinburgh Airport stop regularly nearby on Shandwick Place, in view of the building.

Opening times:

Mon-Sun 10am-midnight

Tours:

JOHNNIE WALKER SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE - A JOURNEY OF FLAVOUR £30

Embark on our signature tour and join us on an epic journey through live performances, light shows, whisky cocktails and more. Rated five stars on TripAdvisor, this multi-media adventure is a whisky tour like no other. 

• Take the Johnnie Walker flavour quiz to discover your personal flavour profile so we can tailor the tour to your tastebuds.   
• Enjoy a highly immersive, 90-minute sensory experience led by our Johnnie Walker experts   
• Throughout the tour you’ll be served three delicious whisky cocktails tailor made to your flavour profile, and of course you can opt for a dram or a non-alcoholic mocktail if you’d prefer.  

Duration: 1.5 hours

LUXURY WHISKY & SCOTTISH CHOCOLATE PAIRING £75

Embark on a unique whisky and chocolate pairing experience with the Luxury Whisky & Scottish Chocolate Tasting. This tasting is designed to elevate your senses, combining the complex notes of our premium whiskies with handcrafted local artisanal chocolates from an award-winning Scottish chocolatier.

Start your tasting with a warm welcome and our signature Johnnie Walker Black Ruby cocktail. This delightful drink sets the stage for what's to come, introducing you to the sweet complexity that will be balanced throughout your journey. Your welcome cocktail is followed by a palate cleanser chocolate, an Unrobed White Lime & Chilli Velvet Truffle.

Duration: 1hr

WHISKY EXPLORERS AT THE EXPLORERS' BOTHY £40

Sensory tastings led by our whisky specialists.

Taste wonderful Scottish whisky in our Explorers’ Bothy bar. This 60-minute tutored whisky tasting takes you through five extraordinary whiskies, all matured for a minimum of 12 years. 

• Sample a stunning collection of drams from iconic whisky regions such as Islay, the Highlands, and Speyside 
• Savour a rare and exclusive Johnnie Walker Princes Street lowland grain whisky. 
• Finish your flavour adventure with a revelatory experience of Johnnie Walker Black Label, a representation of Scotland in a single dram. 

Duration: 1hr

LUXURY CASK DRAW TASTING £95

Step into the Luxury Cask Draw Tasting at The Johnnie Walker Experience, where tradition and innovation blend seamlessly to create an unforgettable whisky tasting experience. This isn't just a tasting; it’s the experience of all experiences for true whisky enthusiasts, delving deep into the craftsmanship and heritage of Scotch whisky. This experience takes place in our exclusive underground cellar, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Edinburgh at The Johnnie Walker Experience.

Duration: 1.5 hr

EXPRESS CASK DRAW TASTING £40

Discover the Express Cask Draw Tasting at The Johnnie Walker Experience, where heritage meets innovation for an unforgettable whisky tasting journey. Enjoy special access to our underground cellar and sample exceptional whisky straight from the cask, including rare expressions right here in the heart of Edinburgh at The Johnnie Walker Experience.

Duration: 30mins

EXPRESS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE & ROOFTOP LUNCH £55

Join us on Sundays at The Johnnie Walker Experience for a special cocktail and dining experience. 

Your day begins with a warm welcome in our lobby, where you will embark on a 1-hour The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience - A Journey of Flavour, our five-star signature experience. During your tour you will enjoy a refreshing highball, personalised to your flavour preferences, served in our Grocer's Sensorium.

After your tour, head to your table in our 6th floor 1820 rooftop bar to enjoy a 2-course lunch from our seasonal menu paired with a welcome cocktail.

Duration: 3hrs

THE ULTIMATE EDINBURGH WHISKY EXPERIENCE: JOHNNIE WALKER & GLENKINCHIE £450

Join our whisky experts for an unforgettable luxury exploration of the renowned Johnnie Walker and Glenkinchie whiskies in this immersive and intimate experience. 

Start your afternoon at Johnnie Walker Princes Street, embarking on the interactive 5* Journey of Flavour Experience, where you'll learn about the spectacular Johnnie Walker blends and enjoy three whisky cocktails tailored to your taste profile. After the experience, you will receive a specially engraved dram glass as a souvenir.

Duration: 6hrs