The spirit of the city

If you’ve never been to the Aberdeen Whisky Shop on Union Street near Holburn Junction, you’ve missed out on something very special. The shop is incredibly well stocked with spirits from around the world. You’ll find everything from local gins to limited edition whiskies from niche distilleries and independent bottlers. 

Every whisky region of Scotland is well-represented and there’s a good
selection of bourbons and world whiskies too. You can even find whiskies that have been exclusively bottled for the shop and there are always some sale bargains on offer.  You’ll also find gins of every type and flavour as well as everything from cognac, Metaxa and over-proof rum to an upper Donside Absinthe. 

It’s not the huge selection of whiskies and other drinks on offer that makes the Aberdeen Whisky Shop so special, though. Rather, it’s the joy and passion that all the staff have for their products. They’re all so friendly and enthusiastic, happy to help you find a bottle that will suit your palate and price point. They’ll even let you sample a little to help you make your choice. With bottles starting from just £22, finding a new favourite needn’t be expensive. Whether you’re looking for a special present, corporate gifts or just for yourself, there’s no better place to go. There’s even a small selection of whisky related gifts, like tasting glasses, maps and even Buckfast-flavoured chocolate!

Head to the rear of the shop and you’ll discover the Tasting Room. It’s comfortable and darkly opulent, an instantly soothing space. The back bar features up to 140 different whiskies as well as an impressive selection of other spirits. You can book a table online and sample a flight of whisky or gin. Why not sign up for one of the shop’s exclusive tasting events organised in conjunction with distilleries and suppliers to showcase their latest bottlings and rarer expressions?

Sláinte!