Whisky in Edinburgh: Water of Life

The word "whisky" originally came from the Gaelic language - a branch of the Celtic language spoken in the Scottish Highlands - called "uisge beatha" or "usquebaugh", meaning "water of life".

(Source: quanjing.com)

Few spirits can be compared to whisky, and in the world of whisky, few whiskies can be compared to Scotch Whisky. Scotch Whisky, especially malt whisky made in Scotland, is defined and regulated by legal documents that govern the production, labelling, packaging and advertising of Scotch Whisky in the UK. 

(Source: quanjing.com)

Edinburgh has an amazing history and is saturated in the whisky industry. For a private, bespoke whisky experience, you may head to Johnie Walker Princes Street for world-class cocktails and enjoy panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle from the rooftop bar. There is also a whisky distillery in the city center - Holyrood Distillery - the first single malt distillery in central Edinburgh with a history of almost 100 years.

(Source: quanjing.com)

Kaleidoscope Bar is on the ground floor of 28 Queen Street in Edinburgh was nominated as one of the Icons of Whisky Global Bar of the Year in Whisky Magazine's World Whisky Awards 2022. It is open to both members and non-members of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, offering a range of single cask whisky varieties and single malt whisky varieties, as well as whisky cocktails.