Edinburgh Postmodern Whisky Tasting set for 12 June

Three drams, a room shaped by sound, scent and story, and a whisky tasting that avoids the usual cheese-and-chocolate pairing route: Postmodern Whisky Tasting comes to Port of Leith Distillery in Edinburgh on 12 June 2026.

The event is priced at £31.50 per person and is open to people aged 18 and over. The source listing does not state a start or end time, so attendees should check the booking details before making travel plans.

Three drams paired with media, stories and scent

Hosted by the International Ghost Society, the tasting takes the familiar idea of pairing whisky and pushes it into more theatrical territory. Instead of matching a dram with food, the event pairs three specially chosen whiskies with selected media and experiences.

The source description says guests will explore why some whiskies may be best suited to rain, a bittersweet song, or the image of brewing tea in a hillside bothy. That gives the evening a more sensory format than a standard tasting, with sound, scent, story and atmosphere sitting alongside the glass.

Tickets include three pre-selected drams. No food stalls or meal component is listed in the event information.

Port of Leith Distillery hosts the Leith tasting

The setting is Port of Leith Distillery on Whisky Quay, a venue closely tied to Edinburgh’s modern whisky scene. The listing places the event in Leith, with the distillery address given as Whisky Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6FH.

The venue information notes that the distillery is arranged vertically across nine floors, with all floors accessible by lift. Listed venue features include wifi, pets welcome and a hearing loop.

Accessibility details given in the source include accessible parking or drop-off point, accessible toilets, drop-off point, hearing loop, lift or stairlift, ramp to the main entrance, wheelchair access throughout, and wheelchairs or mobility aids provided.

How to get there on 12 June

The listing says Port of Leith Distillery can be reached by Lothian Buses services 10, 34, 35 and 36. It also gives Edinburgh Trams as an option, with passengers departing at Ocean Terminal stop.

Because no event time is listed in the source material, the practical step for ticket-holders is to confirm the session time through the booking route before fixing bus, tram or taxi plans. The confirmed public details are the date, venue, price, age restriction and included drams.

Source: Forever Edinburgh Events