Johnnie Walker Princes Street Reviews Summary

Tour Experience

Pros:

• "The 90min experience keeps you engaged, the technology, lighting scheme, narrations everything is exceptional."
• "Couldn't have asked for more, really unique experience, highly recommended!"
• "The ambiance was inviting and immersive, making the visit all the more enjoyable."
• "Great tour (even if you’re not a whiskey drinker); interesting, interactive and super modern in terms of music and lighting which makes it very immersive."
• "The history of the JW brand is told using a very well co-ordinated performance of actors, visuals and sounds on a moving stage, which was thoroughly entertaining and informative."
• "The whole experience was great. Our guide, Les, was energetic and very personable. The story telling of the history was incredible and on par with a disney production."
• "This is not exactly their manufacturing place but a simulation of the actual process."

Cons:

• "High expectations met with a mediocre experience."
• "The immersive experience was enlightening and fun though some parts were a bit cheesy and a bit too much marketing."
• "Didn't do a tour, cheapest is £35 includes 3 nips but there's not must else to see!"
• "Pre- booked a tasting. Our host; Ryan although friendly and knowledgeable seemed to rush us through our tasting."

Guides and Staff

Pros:

• "Our guide Xian was so helpful and energetic and ensured everyone on our tour had a great time."
• "Absolutely loved the johnnie walker whiskey tasting tour! We had Rose as our guide and she was amazing!"
• "Paula, our tour guide, was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable – tailoring parts of the tour to the home nations of those on the tour."
• "Our Tour guide Lorna was really friendly and informative and kept everyone interested and engaged throughout."
• "The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the experience with their insights and passion for whiskey."
• "Our guide Blaine was super passionate in his role and really made the experience."
• "Our tour guide Laurie made the experience fun and memorable."

Cons:

• "I have visited the restaurant/ bar section, I can say the customer service booking a table wasn't that good."
• "The store upstairs had men who were standing guard and one scared me half to death as I was looking at products he spoke to me as though I was a criminal."
• "I went to 1820 bar (3/5) on the top floor was good food and views but my server wasn’t as attentive or kind. I feel he was bothered being there."

Drinks and Cocktails

Pros:

• "All the cocktails on the tour are great and it's worthwhile changing flavour profiles each time to experience the full menu."
• "The cocktails themselves were also delicious, although you were limited to a variety of high balls, old fashions and drams."
• "The customized drinks are delicious and I am sure the on or the other myths about whiskeys for you will be disbanded with."
• "Cocktails were delightful."
• "You get 3 drinks on the tour and there's non-alcoholic options too."
• "Highly enjoyed the three cocktails that came with it, and really interesting to hear about the history of Johnnie Walker."
• "The drinks were tailored to our preference and it was spot on, there is something for everyone."

Cons:

• "The only cons is airplane companies alcoholic drinks quota being strictly limited, cause is hard to controlling your temptation to buy all exclusive bottles for your collection."
• "My husband and I aren’t fans of club soda so the first drink wasn’t to our taste, but the cocktails at the end were incredible."