The Lost Close

Explore the Past and Taste the Present at The Lost Close.

Join us for an unforgettable experience that celebrate Edinburgh’s rich heritage and traditions, through expert storytelling, in a unique atmospheric underground setting. Join our whisky tastings and gin tastings to learn more about the history of these spirits and try Scotland’s finest products.

What we offer:

- Luxury Whisky Tasting - Try rare and exceptional drams in a unique underground space. Guided by one of our expert Storytellers, you’ll explore unique casks, aged rarities, and limited editions - crafted for those who appreciate the very best.

- Introduction to Whisky Tasting - An introduction to the history, process and tasting of Scotch whisky, one from each of the major whisky producing regions

- Gin Tasting - More than just a gin tasting - this is about the Evolution of Gin! Follow the journey of gin from its origins to the modern spirit we know and love.

- Beer Tasting - Small beer tasting session in an secret underground close, where you'll learn more about the history of Edinburgh through beer.

- Historic Coffee Tours - A walking tour specifically around the history of the coffee trade in Scotland, visiting the sites of the original historic coffee houses in Edinburgh. Finish the tour with a coffee in an 18th Century meeting point for philosophers, pirates, and prosecutors alike.