Cockburns of Leith

Valentines Wines & Chocolate Tasting
2025-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
We all know wine & chocolate is a match made in heaven, and what better time to indulge in this perfect pairing than on Valentines Day! 🍷💝🍫💕
Join us for a free Valentines Wines & Chocolate Tasting and explore our range of fine wines and artisanal chocolate. Whether you’re celebrating with a loved one or stocking up for your Galentines celebrations, this tasting is the perfect way to embrace the season of love.
We’ve selected four exceptional wines, each expertly paired with handcrafted chocolates from Chocolate Tree, Scotland’s award-winning chocolatiers. Expect a journey of rich flavours, from delicate rosés to deep, velvety reds, perfectly complemented by exquisite single-origin and bean-to-bar chocolates.
On the menu:
💕 Jansz Premium Sparkling Rosé – A méthode traditionnelle rosé from Tasmania, bursting with strawberries and floral notes, paired with Lemon & Poppy Seed White Chocolate.
💕 Château Routas Rosé – A classic Provençal rosé, crisp and aromatic, matched with Lemon & Poppy Seed White Chocolate.
💕 Le Tense Sassella – A refined Nebbiolo from Valtellina, offering red fruit and spice, beautifully complemented by Peru Marañón Milk Chocolate.
💕 Château Grand Tuillac Elegance – A plush, right-bank Bordeaux with dark fruit and a touch of oak, paired with Sea Salt & Caramel Dark Chocolate.
📅 Date: Wednesday 12th February, 5:30pm
📍 Location: Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street
🎟 Tickets: RSVP to secure your free spot below!
Whether you’re raising a glass to love, friendship, or simply great wine and chocolate, we’d look forward to celebrating with you!

Burns Night Wine & Whisky Tasting
2025-01-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Join Cockburns of Leith for a free wine and whisky tasting to celebrate Burns Night! Taking place the Thursday before Burns Night, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore a selection of wines and whiskies to pair with your Saturday celebrations.

Whether you’re hosting a Burns supper or simply looking to toast the Bard, we will guide you through the ideal wines and whiskies to pair with your haggis, neeps and tatties. We might even crack open some Haggis chocolate from the Chocolate Tree!

No booking required but you can RSVP below!

This event is now full, but if you would like to come along, send us an email and we will let you know if a space becomes available.

You can view the tasting notes for this event here.

Crafty Distillery Tasting
2024-12-20 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Crafty Distillery are a heavily awarded scottish craft distillery known for their dedication to innovation & quality. They are joining us for two barrel top-tastings, where you’ll get to sample their Hills & Harbour Gin, Hills & Harbour Distilled Gin Cocktail, and 24Seven Vodka. David from Crafty Distillery will be with us from 3-6pm on both Friday 15th November and Friday 20th December, we look forward to seeing you there!

About Crafty Distillery:
BUILT TO CRAFT: Their modern distillery was designed to deliver a modern grain to glass set up which would allow them to create any spirit they turn our hand to, and create an inspiring and unique home to celebrate their products and the region that drives their character.

OUR MISSION: Their customers are the beating heart of their uniquely inclusive approach, ensuring they deliver on their mission; ‘To create tasty & honest spirits for everyone who likes a tipple’.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ‘CRAFTY’: To be ‘Crafty’ is to live for new ideas that elevate them beyond the trends and norms of their industry, so they can create world-class spirits & experiences for everyone to enjoy.

“Founded in 2017 by Graham Taylor, Crafty Distillery has earned a reputation for delivering big on quality & taste. Creative thinking and hard work sit at the core of what it takes to deliver on the promise of ‘craft’. Built by his father Billy, our unique and modern distillery, is like no other. Set on a hillside with far reaching views to the Galloway Hills, our warm and inviting tasting room is the perfect place to relax and enjoy our range of tasty spirits. Every year we welcome over 25,000 visitors to learn the secrets of our process.”

Shop Crafty Distillery Here

Feliz Rioja Drop-In Tasting
2024-11-30 10:00 - 19:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for the perfect gift, November is all about discovering the wonders of Rioja. To celebrate the last day of Feliz Rioja, we’ll have a range of our Rioja wines open to sample all day. Come along for the last day of 10% off all Rioja Wines and get some free Feliz Rioja gift and tote bags!

Beaujolais Nouveau Day
2024-11-21 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Le Beaujolais Nouveau arrive!
The countdown to Beaujolais Nouveau Day is on! It’s not so long ago that planes, trains and automobiles raced to bring the latest Beaujolais to Scotland each year. Delivery is now comfortably in advance, but we still can’t wait to share the latest vintage with you, fresh from our friends at Domaines Dominique Piron.
Our limited amount of Beaujolais Villages Nouveau will be available to buy in store from Thursday 21st November (coincidentally also the day of our Festive Tasting, so expect to see it flowing there too!
You can pre-order and reserve bottles in advance this year, ready to collect/be delivered on the day (and not a minute before!

#BeaujolaisNouveauDay has become a world-wide celebration of the release of Beaujolais Nouveau – a red wine from Beaujolais in the Burgundy region of France. By law, the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau takes place at precisely 12.01 am on the third Thursday of November. This liberation of the young red wine, made with Gamay grapes harvested just six to eight weeks before bottling, is accompanied by fireworks, music and festivities in Beaujolais. It’s an excuse for a party in towns and cities in France as bars and restaurants offer Beaujolais to customers for the night and then often for a limited period after – this isn’t a wine that keeps for long!

Reserve your Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 Wine:
To reserve your bottle(s) of Beaujolais Nouveau 2024, RSVP to this event (1 RSVP = 1 bottle held aside for you). Simply show your RSVP in store when you come in to pay for your order!

Join us in store:
We’ll be celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day with a Beaujolais Brunch this Thursday! As we’re closing early for our Festive Showcase, we will be open (with samples of Beaujolais open too) from 10am – 1pm!

Meet the Maker Tasting with Sandridge Barton
2024-11-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Come along for a barrel-top tasting as we’re joined by the wine maker from Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine. Hear all about their wine making and try some delicious English wines! This is a unique chance to meet the maker of the wines as you taste them – not to be missed!

Sherry Week Tasting: Discover the Diversity of Sherry
2024-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Join us for a Sherry Week Tasting as we take you on an adventure to discover the diversity of Sherry!

We’ll be trying different producers; Diatomists and Williams Humbert. This tasting is a great chance to try a variety of styles of sherry, from very crisp and fresh, to rich nutty and intense. Sherry is such an unsung hero of the wine world, and it is wonderful to help highlight the modern sherry revolution. Let’s change perceptions and old ideas of what Sherry can be – come along and find your favourite sherry!

Any purchase of sherry from the 4th-10th November will also come with a jazzy #SherryWeek gift bag! Find out more about our Sherry Week celebrations here.

Sherry Week at Cockburns of Leith
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-10 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
4th – 10th November is Sherry Week! Stay tuned for full details of how we’re celebrating!

Join us to Discover the Diversity of Sherry at our free tasting event on Wednesday 6th November!

Feliz Rioja
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-30
Get ready for a month-long celebration of Rioja Wine with Feliz Rioja at Cockburns of Leith! Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for the perfect holiday gift, November is all about discovering the wonders of Rioja.

Discover your new favourite winter wine and celebrate the festive season with Rioja! Throughout the month of November, independent retailers, restaurants and wine bars across the UK will be taking part in Feliz Rioja, a month-long celebration of Spain’s finest wine producing region.

We’ll be highlighting our range of Rioja wines, and have some great Rioja freebies to give away too! Get a Rioja gift bag with every Rioja purchase in store, and a Rioja tote bag if you buy two bottles or more!

Get 10% off Rioja Wines throughout November with code RIOJA10.

Champagne Sparkles: An Exploration of Tradition Method Sparkling Wines
2024-10-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and this Friday marks not only 2 months until the big day, but also it is International Champagne Day!
To celebrate, we will have traditional method sparklers open to try this weekend. Join us this Saturday 26th October for an insightful tutor led tasting with none other than our very own Andrew ‘Bubbles’ Barr. Andy will also be able to share some anecdotes from his recent trip to Champagne.
An exploration of our sparkling range, tasting a variety of traditional method sparkling wines, from Spanish Cava and French Crémant, to English Blanc de Blancs and a French Non-Vintage Champagne!

Bordeaux In The 'Burgh Wine Tasting
2024-09-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month with us!

Journey back to the past with us as we discuss Bordeaux’s history with Edinburgh, the Auld Alliance, and how Cockburns of Leith began. We’ll be looking behind the label, discussing the origins of the name ‘Claret’, and how labelling is evolving. Try some traditional Bordeaux styles as we celebrate our rich history with Bordeaux wines.

RSVP below for your free ticket, and find out more about Bordeaux Wine Month here.

Bordeaux, Or Not Bordeaux Wine Tasting
2024-09-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month with us!

Join us for a blind Bordeaux tasting! Try several different wines completely blind, and see if you can tell which hail from sunny Bordeaux. We’ll be talking about the most common preconceptions of Bordeaux Wine, and discussing the newly permitted grape varieties that were introduced in 2021.

RSVP below for your free ticket, and find out more about Bordeaux Wine Month here.

New In Bordeaux Wine Tasting
2024-09-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month with us!

This tasting will be showcasing some of our newest Bordeaux wines, as well as some newer styles coming out of Bordeaux. We’ll be discussing the new changes and sustainable practices happening in this historic wine region, and hear about James’ recent trip to Bordeaux!

RSVP below for your free ticket, and find out more about Bordeaux Wine Month here.

Bordeaux Wine Month
2024-09-01 - 2024-09-30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Join us to celebrate Bordeaux Wine Month! Throughout September it’s all about Bordeaux at Cockburns of Leith, with guest wines, giveaways and free tastings!

Find out more here.

Fragrant Drops Tasting
2024-08-31 14:00 - 16:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Fragrant Drops are dropping in as part of our Summer Tasting Series! This is a barrel-top tasting so you can ‘drop’ by at any point in the time window for some samples! Long-time favourites of ours, come along and sample some truly amazing independant bottlings, and meet the lovely Rachel!

You can shop Fragrant Drops online here and visit their website here.

Speciality Drinks Tasting
2024-08-30 14:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Speciality Brands will be in store as part of our Summer Tasting Series! This is a barrel-top tasting so you can drop by at any point in the time window for some samples of rum, tequila and vermouth! We’ve got a wide range of spirits from Speciality, including a range of Cocci vermouths, Tapitio tequila, Port Askaig whisky, and a selection of Taka Maka rums!

Last of the Summer Wine Tasting
2024-08-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Celebrate the end of August with our Last of the Summer Wine tasting, featuring a delightful selection of rosé, orange, and light red wines. These wines are perfect for those lingering warm evenings, offering fresh and vibrant flavors that capture the essence of the season. From the blush hues of rosé to the intriguing complexity of orange wines and the easy-drinking nature of light reds, drink up Summer while you can.

Reserve your ticket below and come along for a 5:30pm start! Shop rosé and orange wine here.

Holyrood Distillery Tasting
2024-08-24 14:00 - 17:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Holyrood Distillery are coming to Cockburns of Leith as part of our Summer Tasting Series! This is a barrel-top tasting so you can drop by at any point in the time window for some samples!

You can shop Holyrood Distillery online here and visit their website here.

Pocketful of Stones Tasting
2024-08-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Pocketful of Stones are joining us for a barrel-top tasting as part of our Summer Tasting Series! All the way from Cornwall, come along and try their Caspyn Gin and Lost Mexican Blanco Agave. Both are available in 70cl and 5cl bottles. Drop in any time between 3 and 6pm for a free sample.

Shop Pocketful of Stones online here, and visit their website here.

Pouring Portugal Wine Tasting
2024-08-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Dive into the rich and diverse wine heritage of Portugal with our Pouring Portugal wine tasting. Sample a variety of Portuguese wines, from the crisp Vinho Verde to the robust reds of the Douro Valley. Learn about the unique grape varieties and winemaking techniques that make Portuguese wines so distinctive and celebrated.

Reserve your ticket below and come along for a 5:30pm start! Shop Portuguese wine here.

Isle of Harris Distillery Tasting
2024-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Isle of Harris Distillery are joining us for a barrel-top tasting as part of our Summer Tasting Series! Hailing from the rugged and beautiful Outer Hebrides, this distillery infuses local botanicals like sugar kelp into their gin, capturing the essence of their maritime surroundings. We’ve also got the delicious an eye-catching Hearach Whisky to try. Come along and meet Megan! Drop in any time before 2 and 4pm for a free sample.

“We set out to create the very definition of what a London Dry Gin should be; to do something very simple, but do it to perfection. Lind & Lime Gin is forged from the talent, heritage and industry of Edinburgh and its historic distilling district of Leith. In everything that we produce, our watchword is ‘balance’.”

Shop Isle of Harris Distillery online here, and visit their website here.

Lind & Lime Gin Tasting
2024-08-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Lind & Lime Gin are joining us for a barrel-top tasting as part of our Summer Tasting Series! Come along and try their locally-distilled gin, bursting with lime and pink-peppercorn, and hear about the history and thought that goes into everything from the name to the ingredients to the bottle design and the branding. Drop in any time between 4 and 6pm for a free sample.

“We set out to create the very definition of what a London Dry Gin should be; to do something very simple, but do it to perfection. Lind & Lime Gin is forged from the talent, heritage and industry of Edinburgh and its historic distilling district of Leith. In everything that we produce, our watchword is ‘balance’.”

Shop Lind & Lime online here, and visit their website here.

Around the World Classics Wine Tasting
2024-08-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Travel the globe with our Around the World Classics wine tasting, showcasing renowned wines from some of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. From classic styles of the Old World to unique wines from newer regions, this tasting will take you on a vinous journey through different terroirs and winemaking traditions.

Reserve your ticket below and come along for a 5:30pm start! Shop wine here.

Tayport Distillery Tasting
2024-08-10 15:00 - 17:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Tayport Distillery are coming to see us as part of our Summer Tasting Series! This is a barrel-top tasting so you can drop by at any point in the time window for some tasty Tayport samples! Think Scots Pine Gin, Madagascan Vanilla Vodka, and a Raspberry Liqueur that tastes like fresh fruit, jam, and summer!

Shop Tayport Distillery online here, and visit their website here.

Annandale Distillery Tasting
2024-08-09 15:30 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Annandale Distillery are joining us at our barrel-top as part of our Summer Tasting Series! Drop by at any point in the time window for some samples of their Man O’ Words and Man O’ Sword whiskies, plus our own Cockburns of Leith Founders Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky!

You can shop Annandale online here and visit their website here.

Vino de Verano: Spanish Summer Wine Tasting
2024-08-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Embrace the spirit of Spanish summer with our Vino de Verano wine tasting, featuring a selection of vibrant Spanish wines perfect for this warm August weather. From crisp whites to refreshing reds, we’ll explore the diverse and dynamic world of Spanish wines. Discover new favorites and learn about the rich wine traditions of Spain. We’ll be continuing our Albariño Day celebrations by including an Albariño in our tasting line-up!

Reserve your ticket below and come along for a 5:30pm start! Shop Spanish wine here.

Morrison Distillers Tasting
2024-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Morrison Distillers are coming to see us as part of our Summer Tasting Series! This is a barrel-top tasting so you can drop by at any point in the time window for some samples! We’ll have Mac-Talla, Old Perth, Bruadar and maybe even some of the Càrn Mòr available to sample.

Shop Morrison Distillers online here, (Càrn Mòr here, Mac-Talla here), and visit their website here.

Ardnamurchan Distillery Tasting
2024-08-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Ardnamurchan Distillery are coming to see us as part of our Summer Tasting Series! This is a barrel-top tasting so you can drop by at any point in the time window for some samples!

Shop Ardnamurchan Distillery online here, and visit their website here.

All About Albariño Wine Tasting
2024-07-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Join us for an enlightening journey into the world of Albariño, the star white grape of Spain’s Rías Baixas region. Known for its bright acidity, aromatic intensity, and refreshing flavors, Albariño wines are perfect for summer sipping. Our tasting will explore various expressions of this versatile grape, highlighting its citrus, stone fruit, and floral notes.
We’ll be tasting a classic Albariño, a more complex style, an Albariño blend, and even an Albariño rosé!
Reserve your ticket below and come along for a 5pm start!

Find out more about all of our Albariño celebrations here.
You can read our whole Albariño newsletter here, shop Albariño here and find out more about Albariño Day here.
