Port of Leith Distillery
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Edinburgh's newest whisky distillery, housed in a striking vertical building on the Leith waterfront. Port of Leith is Scotland's first vertical distillery — with grain delivered at the top and gravity feeding each stage of production downward through the building. The whisky is still maturing, but the visitor experience is already one of the best in Scotland: rooftop bar with panoramic views across the Firth of Forth, tours that explain the vertical process, and a shop selling their Lind & Lime gin (excellent) alongside new-make spirit. Walk from central Edinburgh in 30 minutes or take the tram.
Port of Leith Distillery opened 2023 in a striking bonded warehouse conversion on the Leith waterfront — Edinburgh's second single malt distillery (after Holyrood), and the one with the stronger food and drink neighbourhood connection. The rooftop bar overlooks the Firth of Forth. The production is focused on a single-cask, transparent approach. A bold addition to Edinburgh's growing distillery scene.
Visiting Port of Leith Distillery
Tower Street, Leith
EH6 7BZ
- Shop
- Café/Restaurant
- Parking
Core range
Not yet released
Various (planned)
Leith vertical distillery (opened 2023) — first whisky release expected 2026+.
Food pairings
| Whisky | Food | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Leith oysters or smoked fish |
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Where to eat nearby
- The Shore, LeithArea
- Port of Leith rooftop barBar
Where to stay near Port of Leith Distillery
Port of Leith distillery is in a converted tower in the Leith waterfront district of Edinburgh — Scotland's tallest thin distillery building. Leith has excellent accommodation from the Malmaison Hotel to boutique guesthouses, plus Edinburgh's best restaurant strip (The Shore). The Royal Yacht Britannia is 500m away.
Where to stay near Port of Leith Distillery
Hotels, B&Bs, and self-catering within easy reach of Port of Leith Distillery.
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Location
Tower Street, Leith, EH6 7BZ
View on map →Frequently asked questions
+When will aged whisky be available?
First aged releases expected 2026-2027. The rooftop bar serves new-make spirit in the meantime — an honest way to experience what will eventually be the whisky.
+Where is Port of Leith Distillery distillery?
Port of Leith Distillery is in the Lowlands. Postcode EH6.
+When was Port of Leith Distillery distillery founded?
Port of Leith Distillery was founded in 2023, making it roughly 3 years old.
Compare with similar distilleries
Edinburgh companion to Holyrood — urban single malt, different aesthetic. The Leith setting and food scene focus is distinct.
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