The 30 Best Alcohol shop in Edinburgh

“Lovely little beer shop, surprisingly good selection of wine! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and a great place to sit in for a cosy evening drink”

“Really nice shop, very good selection and advice ! We wanted to bring back local beers and they have a lot of them (Also, there was a very cute dog which is a plus ❤️)”

“Hands down one of the absolute most engaging and informative whisky tastings I’ve ever attended. The shop is modestly sized for what they do, and the caliber of quality and professionalism they bring to the table. These folks are bottlers. They are not distillers. Don’t confuse the two. The base of their operations is in Campbeltown. They own tons of barrels of whisky, primarily Scotch singles, but also grains, and other whiskies from around the world. This enables them to oversee the aging themselves. When they are ready to release a particular barrel, they bottle it. They have a phenomenal team of specialists watching over the barrels, because I swear many of their releases were better than what the distilleries are putting out there. What a treat.”

“Very nice and knowledgable shopkeepers. Was looking for a bottle of Glayva which was out of stock. Got recommended the Loch Fyne Acacia Honey and was offered a taste-test.”

“Very polite and welcoming staff. Had the pleasure to taste the whisky before purchasing it. Not just the barrels that were available in the shop. But other unique ones. Highly recommended to anyone who likes whisky. If you are new or old whisky lover this is the best place to go. You will find your favorite even if you don’t know it yet! Will be revisited next time when visiting Edinburgh.”

“Great wee handy shop. Friendly staff and always have some nice treats if you want. I usually go in for milk and end up getting some other stuff”

“A must if you are in South Queensferry. Welcoming staff, a wide variety of beverages and a luxurious interior.”

“Still the same wee shop that has bits n bobs. Sells CBD Vape proper CBD, also they sell Takis crisps which are hard to find in any other shops around the area. The staff are nice and it's a respected shop in the area. It is tiny shop you can't go in with wheelchair but they can assist you.”

“We had the honor of hosting Stephen for a private whisky tasting after our wedding ceremony on 13/5/23 evening. Not only was he full of amazing whisky facts, he was also very professional and relaxed. We recommend spending any time with Stephen to feel like a true whisky aficionado.”

“Nice storefront, smells lovely (can't remember a store smelling nice!) and, of course, lovely selection of malt whiskies - if you have the money then it's a nice place to visit. Of course online may provide cheaper sources of your whisky however if you want rare items (or retailer exclusives) then I can't think of a nicer place to be in”

“Brilliant, constantly updated beer list plus a very interesting selection of wines and spirits. Friendly and very knowledgeable staff.”

“Just popped into this shop and was well impressed! Friendly staff and really helpful. Sometimes worry these types of places will be snooty but this place felt welcoming and warm :)”

“Unbeatable service and quality! We spoke to De Burgh Wine Merchants to supply white, red, and sparkling wines for my wife's 40th birthday party. We were looking for recommendations on what to purchase and were provided with in-depth descriptions of various options, on which we trusted their expert opinion and went for their favoured options. Our guests loved the options and have been complimenting them since the party. They also provided glasses which turned out ot be a fantastic decision and made life so easy for new guests arriving. Delivery must not go unmentioned, as this was all arranged while we were on holiday and not arriving home till the early hours of the morning of the party. We had arranged a time slot for delivery, in which they arrived precisely on time and provided massive help, as we had to arrange for a family member to be there. All in all, their perfect service made it a very special night.”

“Superb selection of beverages, with knowledgable and friendly owners. We came in for a small bottle of red wine and left with a box of different wines, Prosecco, and sake. Fantastic selection of beer and whiskey too, I noticed.”

“Amazing liquor store. Wow, of the 10 places we tried, this is hands down the best. The guys (I didn't catch their names) were fantastic. Offered tequila samples which were delicious. Were able to stock up on all different liquors and wines. Just a great selection of everything. I highly recommend!”

“I'm a big fan of whisky. As a whisky lover, I wanted to learn and enjoy a special and rare Scotch whisky with a professional, rather than the famous or common whisky I've had a lot of. I came to this store by searching every whisky store in Edinburgh, reading carefully and choosing a program. Hector explained the detailed history of Scotland's whisky. It was so professional and quite interesting. Five whisky blind tasting allowed me to enjoy my original whisky without sticking to the label. This programs reasonably priced and highly recommended. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone who loves whisky.”

“We used these guys for our wedding. The team is very knowledgable, friendly, and helpful, and they have a fantastic selection covering all occasions. Can't recommend them enough!”

“Greats selection of independent and smaller distilleries. Had a short impromptu tasting and clerk was very knowledgeable.”

“I love the variety of flavours and the good quality of freshly brewed quas. The packaging design is amazing!”

“Fantastic store with lovely staff, all extremely knowledjable and with amazing recomendations. My only problem is that since I moved flats I cannot visit as often as I would like to ”

“The manager with the blonde hair Fern was so helpful, love to chat with her every time I come in the store. Always greeted with a huge welcoming smile”

“Great wee shop friendly staff , well stocked and the lentil soup is great.”

“Go to shop most days great staff”

“Always keep an excellent selection of non alcoholic beers. Friendly, passionate about what they do and really know their stuff.”

“The quality of service from Whisky International Online is outstanding. And the value for your money is excellent. I’ve placed several orders with them and look forward to buying from them in the future again soon. Highly recommended!”

“Staff were so helpful. Amazing Riesling!”

“Got a south African gentleman who was extremely helpful and insightful about his products, the price is probably one of the best around town for some hidden whisky gems. Had a thoroughly fabulous experience.”

“I don't even live nearby anymore and still consider it one of the best in the city, maybe the best. The wine, beer and cider stock is excellent. The wines in particular are very well selected, and the prices are very reasonable.”

“Great store to pick up some really cool and unique wines in. I’m a little clueless so always ask for advice and the staff are clearly knowledgeable, really friendly and always end up helping me pick a great bottle of wine!”

“Had a great experience with them. We found a very rare bottle of the best whiskey I've ever tasted (not telling until the world actually runs out) and worked out some complicated shipping arrangements that required them to stay a bit later than their official hours. I couldn’t be more satisfied with their selection or their service. Highly recommended for anyone looking for any kind of whiskey but especially to people looking for the stuff you usually can't find in ordinary shops.”