Chocolate & Whisky Pairing
The ultimate Scottish taste experience - single malt whisky and Scottish artisan chocolate.
Make your taste experience of Scotland extra special by combining a guided whisky tasting with artisan chocolate pairing. We combine some of the finest single malts with artisan chocolates specially chosen to bring out the best of the flavours of both.
Chocolate and Whisky Pairing
For Scotch whisky and chocolate lovers…
- enjoy a deeper and more complex taste experience
- drams of single malts paired with specially selected artisan chocolates and truffles
- make whisky chocolate truffles to take away
1 hr 30 mins
Suitable for chocolate and whisky lovers aged 18+.
Tickets £44
What to Expect
The Origins of Flavour
Discover the origins of cacao flavour and how it is influenced but the soil, climate and geography.
Taste the differences for yourself with a guided single-origin chocolate tasting of delicious craft chocolate and find out about the craft of bean to bar chocolate makers.
Making Whisky Truffles
Have great fun rolling up your very own hand-made whisky truffles made with Scottish single malt whisky.
With indulgent boozy ganache centre and mouth-watering crumbly coatings, they are a perfect treat to take away with you.
Chocolate and Whisky Pairing
Enjoy a fabulous taste experience with our specially selected combinations of single-origin and flavoured chocolate paired with Scottish single malt whiskies
The chocolates are selected from the very best artisan chocolate makers with flavour combinations you won’t have experienced before.
The Chocolates and the Whiskies
We like to keep the combinations a surprise for you to discover, but we always include at least three Scottish single malt whiskies.
The chocolates are sourced from small-scale craft chocolate makers and there are always dairy-free options available.
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Visitor Information
Minimum Age is 18
See the FAQ page for more details and for more information about minimum ages for other tours.
Opening Times
Check the calendar for Whisky Tour availability. Tour of Chocolate tours run daily. The shop is open 10am - 5pm.
Food Allergies and Dietary Requirements
Your Guide will ask about any dietary requirements on arrival but for more details for those who follow vegan, vegetarian and halal diets or for those with allergies or intolerence to dairy, gluten, soya, nuts and peanuts, please click here.
Accessibility
Please check out Accessibility page for more information.
Directions & Parking
The Chocolatarium, 3-5 Cranston Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BE, just off the Royal Mile. Precise What3Words location.
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About our Team
Locally owned and proudly independent, we’re a joyful team of flavour fanatics, chocolatiers and cacao connoisseurs from all walks of life. Our team is built of storytellers, scholarly minds and creative makers, all united by a love of chocolate.
At our micro-factory just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, we share stories, insights, and sweet creations every day – inviting you to take a journey through the curious and wonderful world of chocolate.
Groups & Private Events
Book a private chocolate experience in Edinburgh tailored for groups and special occasions, with exclusive tastings and hands-on chocolate making.
Gift Vouchers
More than just another box of chocolates, but a whole world of chocolate. Treat someone to an unforgettable visit to The Chocolatarium.
Online Shop
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