A dram can usually hold its own beside cheese or chocolate. At Port of Leith Distillery this June, the pairing is less familiar: whisky with media, stories, sounds and scents.
Postmodern Whisky Tasting takes place on 12 June 2026 at Port of Leith Distillery, Whisky Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6FH. Tickets are listed at £31.50 per person, including 3 pre-selected drams. The source listing does not state a start or end time. The event is open to those aged 18 and over.
Three drams matched with sound, scent and story
The tasting is hosted by the International Ghost Society and is built around 3 specially chosen drams. Instead of placing the whiskies beside food, each pour is matched with selected media and experiences.
The listing describes a tasting that asks why some whiskies might suit rain, a bittersweet song, or the feeling of brewing tea in a hillside bothy. That gives the event a more atmospheric shape than a standard guided tasting, with the whisky treated as part of a wider sensory setting.
For drinkers who already know the usual tasting language of nose, palate and finish, the appeal is likely to be the change of frame. For newer whisky fans, the structure may offer a more immediate way into flavour, memory and mood without needing a technical vocabulary.
Port of Leith Distillery setting in Leith
The venue is Port of Leith Distillery on Whisky Quay in Edinburgh’s Leith area. The source listing places the event at the distillery address and notes that the building is set vertically over 9 floors, with all floors accessible by lift.
That location matters for the tone of the evening. A distillery tasting already brings the drink close to its production setting; this one adds a layer of performance and storytelling from the International Ghost Society.
The event sits in the space between a whisky tasting and a small cultural programme. It is still anchored by the 3 drams included in the ticket, but the surrounding media, stories, sounds and scents are part of the advertised experience rather than a side detail.
Essential details for planning the visit
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Postmodern Whisky Tasting |
| Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Time | Not stated in the source listing |
| Venue | Port of Leith Distillery, Whisky Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6FH |
| Price | £31.50 per person |
| Included | 3 pre-selected drams |
| Age guidance | 18+ years |
| Host | International Ghost Society |
The booking status is listed as “Book now”. No further ticket conditions are included in the source text.
Access and transport notes from the listing
The venue accessibility details listed for Port of Leith Distillery include accessible parking or a drop-off point, accessible toilets, a hearing loop, a lift or stairlift, a ramp to the main entrance, wheelchair access throughout, and wheelchairs or mobility aids provided.
The source also lists venue key features as pets welcome, Wi-Fi and hearing loop.
For public transport, the distillery can be reached by Lothian Buses services 10, 34, 35 and 36. The listing also names Edinburgh Trams, with Ocean Terminal as the stop.
Anyone planning to attend should note the missing time in the published event details and check the booking page before making travel plans.
Source: Forever Edinburgh Events
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- 2026-06-12 12:33
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