• Albariño Day 2025

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Friday 1st August is Albariño Day! Pop into our store on Frederick Street anytime from 3-6pm to sample a selection of Albariños from Spain’s Rías Baixas region, no need to book a ticket!   T&Cs: Over 18s only.  This is a standing event in our store, if you require a chair, or would be more […]

  • Holyrood Distillery Barrel Top Tasting

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Our Friends at Holyrood Distillery are showcasing there beautiful liquids on Saturday 2nd August from 2pm. A Barrel top tasting just drop in and try some lovely whisky. Ambir Rich and sweet Embra Smoky and Brooding Holyrood Distillery was established in 2019 in the centre of Edinburgh’s historic old town. In 2025, Holyrood Distillery was […]

  • Lind & Lime Barrel Top Tasting

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us in store on Friday 22nd August for a barrel top tasting with Peidigh from Lind & Lime! Drop into the shop anytime from 3-6pm to sample their gin, table whisky and white strawberry negroni, no booking required and the event is free to attend.  

  • Blind Summit Barrel Top Tasting

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us in store on Tuesday 26th August to celebrate the launch of Blind Summit's lastest release of whiskies. Co-founder Jamie will be here to host a barrel top tasting, with their three new single malts and the second edition of the Lochend Blend open to try. This is a free drop-in event starting at […]

  • End of Summer Wine Tasting

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us in store for our End of Summer wine tasting, where the Cockburns team will be selecting their favourite wines of the season for you to sample! Book your free ticket below! T&Cs: Over 18s only. Please arrive promptly – if you arrive after the event starts you may miss out on some samples. […]

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  • All Things Fizz! Sparkling Wine Tasting

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This month's free wine tasting will be a sparking wine special. We will have five different styles of fizz from a range of countries open for you to taste and talk through the different production methods and tasting notes of each wine! Join us in store from 6-7pm on Wednesday 8th October. Book your free […]

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  • Diatomists Sherry Tasting

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us in store from 6-7pm on Wednesday 5th November to celebrate Sherry Week 2025! We will be opening a selection of sherries from the producer Diatomists. Founded by three friends with a shared love for the wines of Jerez, Diatomists create a wonderful selection of sherries, ranging from dry Fino to sweet Pedro Ximénez. […]

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  • Speciality Brands Barrel-Top Tasting at Cockburns of Leith

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join Angus from Speciaility Brands to try some great tequilas, mezcals, rums, vermouths. Angus will be pouring samples in store from 4-6pm on Friday 12th December. Drop by the shop for some fun and spirited conversation! Free to attend and no booking required!

  • Holyrood Distillery Barrel-top tasting at Cockburns of Leith

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Fin from Holyrood Distillery will be joining is for a drop-in barrel-top tasting on Friday 19th December! Come by the store from 4-6pm to sample a selection of whiskies distilled here in Edinburgh! Free to attend and no booking required.

  • When in Rome Italian Wine Tasting

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    We are kicking off 2026 with a series of wine tastings inspired by Scotland's upcoming Six Nations matches! Up first is Italy! Join us in store on Thursday 5th February to taste a selection of five wines from across Italy. Free to attend - book your free ticket below! T&Cs: Over 18s only. Please arrive […]

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  • English Wine Tasting

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us in store on Thursday 12th February as we continue our tasting series inspired by Scotland's Six Nations matches! This week we will be tasting a selection of five English wines, covering sparkling, white, orange and red. Free to attend - book your free ticket below! T&Cs: Over 18s only. Please arrive promptly – […]

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  • French Wine Tasting

    Cockburns of Leith 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Next up in our Six Nations tasting series is France! Join us in store on Thursday 5th February from 5:30pm - 6:30pm to try a selection of wines from different regions across France! Free to attend - book your spot below! T&Cs: Over 18s only. Please arrive promptly – if you arrive after the event […]

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