It’s true—the Edinburgh Castle is pretty impressive. Seeming to spring directly from volcanic Castle Rock, its construction has been ongoing for some 1,000 years, starting way back in the 11th century. All those towers and gates and batteries just soaring over the skyline of Scotland’s moody, beautiful capital.
But it wasn’t my destination, as I ascended the last steps of the Royal Mile. Instead, just short that ancient and impressive pile of stone, I made a left, opting for a world of rich, lovely liquid rather than a trip back in time.
The Scotch Whisky Experience is perhaps the ultimate destination for anyone who loves the good stuff—or just wants to learn more about it. Open since 1988 and founded as as a collective effort from 19 individual Scotch companies (representing 90 percent of the industry), this fun place is part museum and part interactive exhibition. The goal was to introduce and educate their mostly international visitors on the nuances and importance of Scotland’s favorite libation….