The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre offers 45-minute guided tours round an exhibition and video on the history of the water of life. Included is a 15-minute ride in a barrel (available separately but hardly worth it) round odourized and illuminated tableaux illustrating that story. The slightly patronising commentary obviously avoids the down-side of alcohol abuse. Some of the scenes are quite comical: look out for Sir Walter Scott's horrified expression at the kilted King George IV's rubicund appearance. The whole experience should succeed in giving you a thirst for the stuff, available in great variety at the themed bar downstairs. Your ticket entitles you to a free dram of the society's choosing and there's also a decent Café for lunch.
