Cadenhead’s, established in 1842 in Aberdeen, boasts a uniqueness quality in that its whisky is bottled straight from the cask in-store.

Walk into the shop on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and choose from four individual single malt casks: Lowland, Highland, Campbeltown and Islay. All varieties are left at natural-strength, between 55 and 60%, to leave you to decide how to taste your wee dram. Foregoing newer techniques, such as artificial colouring or chill-filtering, Cadenhead’s prides itself on its natural flavours. The barrels are left unmixed so that flavours are not standardised, and each malt spends a minimum of ten years in the barrel. Not only do Scotland’s oldest independent whisky bottler supply a variety of the finest malts, they also have a range of rums, gin and cognac including the infamous Old Raj gin. Tutored tastings are held on a regular basis, where customers can learn about different whiskies from professionals. Perfect for the tourist or the whisky lover alike, Cadenhead’s excellent service in the heart of Edinburgh are bound to leave you feeling warm inside.