Albariño Day 2025
2025-08-01 15:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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 comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team.

Holyrood Distillery Barrel Top Tasting
2025-08-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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 awarded the prestigious global Icons of Whisky ‘Distiller of the Year’ award at the World Whiskies Awards. Holyrood Distillery pride themselves on our innovative approach to distilling, inspired by Edinburgh’s rich brewing history.
T&Cs: Over 18s only. This is a standing event in our store, if you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team.

Lind & Lime Barrel Top Tasting
2025-08-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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
2025-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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 4pm.

End of Summer Wine Tasting
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

All Things Fizz! Sparkling Wine Tasting
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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 ticket below!
T&Cs: Over 18s only. Please arrive promptly – if you arrive after the event starts you may miss out on some samples. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

Diatomists Sherry Tasting
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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.
Find out how sherry is made and learn about the different styles and suggested pairings! We will start the evening with a sherry cocktail, followed by four different samples.
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. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

Delheim Wines: Tasting with Nora Sperling-Thiel
2025-11-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
We are excited to have Nora Sperling-Thiel, Co-Director of South African producer Delheim Wines, joining us in store on Saturday 8th November! Nora will guide us through a tasting of some of our favourite wines from Delheim and tell all about the company’s story!
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. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

Rose Murray Brown Book Signing
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Join us at Cockburns of Leith to celebrate the launch of ‘A Taste for Wine’, the latest book from Rose Murray Brown, Master of Wine!
Tickets include a copy of Rose’s book, which she will sign for you in the shop, and a selection of wine samples from Cockburns of Leith. Please arrive between 3-3:30pm to collect your book, have it signed and enjoy your wine samples!
Tickets on sale now: BOOK NOW
One of just 422 Masters of Wine in the world, Rose Murray Brown has over two decades of experience in working in the wine industry, ranging from organsing wine events to cunsultancy and teaching. She is an accomplished wine expert and award winning journalist. Her new book ‘A Taste for Wine’ is a wonderful comprehensive guide to wine tasting, covering a range of important grapes and wine styles as well as recommending wineries to visit around the world.
T&Cs: Over 18s only. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

Festive Wine & Spirits Tasting
2025-11-20 17:00 - 20:30 | The Place Hotel, 34-36 York Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU, United Kingdom
The Cockburns of Leith Festive Wine & Spirits Tasting will be held on Thursday 20th November at The Place Hotel!
We’re excited to bring this event back for 2025 and celebrate the festive season with you all. We’re returning to the Place Hotel this year after such a successful event in this beautiful space, with an amazing selection of over 100 wines to sample over the evening! We’ll also be joined by some of our amazing spirit suppliers . . . announcements to come!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our tasting is perfectly timed to assist with all your wine needs for the upcoming festive period, so come along and enjoy an evening of wine tasting and celebration. We have wines and spirits to suit all palates, budgets and occasions, so you’re bound to discover a new favourite tipple. We will be showing some house classics, amongst some newer wines amongst a range of specially selected wines from around the globe,
Come along and get in the festive spirit with us, we can’t wait to see you there!

Tickets now on sale! Get yours here.

We look forward to seeing you then!

*T&C’s apply. Please note that attendees must be 18 and over to attend this event. Unfortunately this venue is not wheelchair accessible.

Speciality Brands Barrel-Top Tasting at Cockburns of Leith
2025-12-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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!

Isle of Raasay Hebridean Distillers barrel-top tasting
2025-12-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Join us for an exploration of the wonderful gin and whisky from Isle of Raasay distillers! Come by the store from 4-6pm to sample a selection of their products!
Free to attend and no booking required.

Holyrood Distillery Barrel-top tasting at Cockburns of Leith
2025-12-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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
2026-02-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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 promptly – if you arrive after the event starts you may miss out on some samples. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

English Wine Tasting
2026-02-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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 – if you arrive after the event starts you may miss out on some samples. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

French Wine Tasting
2026-03-05 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, 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 starts you may miss out on some samples. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

Wines of Australia Tasting
2026-03-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Our next tasting will be an explorations of Australian wines! Join us in store on Thursday 12th March from 5.30-6.30pm. We will sample five different wines, including sparkling, white and red, from various growing regions across the country.
Free to attend – book your spot below!
T&Cs: Over 18s only. Please arrive promptly – if you arrive after the event starts you may miss out on some samples. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

South American Wine Tasting
2026-03-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Join the team at Cockburns of Leith and explore the wines of South America, with wines from Chile and Argentina. We will sample a selection of wines with different styles and varieties. Join us in store in Wednesday 18th March from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at our Frederick Street store.
Free to attend – book your spot below!
T&Cs: Over 18s only. Please arrive promptly – if you arrive after the event starts you may miss out on some samples. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.

Spring Wine Tasting
2026-05-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Cockburns of Leith, 48a Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
Join us in the shop to try a selection of our favourite wines of this season, including some new arrivals . . . Crémant, Côtes du Rhône and more!
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. This is a standing event. If you require a chair, or would be more comfortable with one, please alert a member of our team. Photographs and videos may be taken at this event. Speak to a member of our team if you wish to be excluded from any images published on our website or social media channels.
