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 […]
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. […]
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
