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Whiskey Tasting in Sofia: Scotch and World Whiskies at Bar Caldo

Ground floor of Bar Caldo with armchairs and low tables
The long bar and whisky shelves at Bar Caldo in Sofia
A wall of old photographs at Bar Caldo
An old lamp and a cigar box on the wall
Chesterfield armchairs upstairs at Bar Caldo
The cigar humidor next to a mirror
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A whiskey tasting in Sofia at Bar Caldo, a whisky bar on Rakovski Street with more than 250 bottles on its shelves. The host pours four 25 ml whiskies each and talks you through every glass: where it comes from, how to nose it and what to look for. Pick four Scotches or four countries. It takes 40 to 60 minutes and costs from €54, priced for the whole group, so it is an easy first stop for a stag do or a night out. Real people on WhatsApp book it for you.

🥃Tasting4 whiskies, 25 ml each
🕘Start18:00 to 21:00
👥Who18+, groups welcome
📍BarRakovski 125, centre

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Price for the whole group
SCOTTISH
€54-
Scottish Wonders
4 Scotches
WORLDWIDE
€61-
Worldwide
4 countries
✓ 4 pours each with the bar’s host · 40 to 60 min
Guests
18+ · group price
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Total
1 guest · Scottish Wonders
€54
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↩Free cancellation up to 48 h before
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What guests say about the tasting

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★★★★★

"Fantastic whisky tasting experience. It was done by the owner himself who is really knowledgeable, explains very well and is really friendly. We really enjoyed our time and the whiskies were well selected for a great tasting experience. Thank you!"

Dimitar MGoogle, 2025
★★★★★

"Best Whiskey bar in Sofia. The owner can teach you so much about all kinds of whiskey. I strongly recommend arranging a tasting with him."

Kamen MGoogle, 2020
★★★★★

"We were at a great whiskey tasting. Extremely interesting and professionally done. Cool gift for a friend !"

Мария КGoogle, 2023
★★★★★

"I was there on my Birthday. We Pre ordered whiskey tasting and it was amazing. We had a great time."

Marina SGoogle, 2019
★★★★★

"Nice place for a whisky tasting."

Laurent PGoogle, 2023

Two whiskey tastings, eight whiskies

Classic
Scottish Wonders
4 Scotches · 25 ml each
€54
for 1 · €67 for 2
Tullibardine, Highland Park 10, Deacon and Loch Lomond: a Highland single malt next to an island malt from Orkney and a blended malt. The classic Scotch tasting and a good first step if you are new to whisky.
Choose Scottish Wonders →
Worldwide Adventure
4 countries · 25 ml each
€61
for 1 · €81 for 2
Teeling from Ireland, Paul John from India, Templeton Rye from the USA and Kamiki from Japan. For anyone who thinks they already know whiskey.
Choose Worldwide Adventure →

This is the current line-up. The bar sometimes swaps a bottle for a similar one, and the host tells you what is in the glass on the night.

Group
Scottish
World
1 person
€54
€61
2 people
€67
€81
3 people
€81
€101
4 people
€94
€121
5 people
€107
€141
6 people
€121
€161
Each extra
+€14
+€20
Prices are for the whole group, not per person.

Bar Caldo on Rakovski Street

The long bar and whisky shelves at Bar Caldo in Sofia

Caldo is a whisky bar at 125 Rakovski Street in the centre of Sofia, a short walk from Sofiyski Universitet metro station and from most central hotels. The ground floor has the long bar, the upper floor has armchairs and a quieter room, and there are more than 250 whiskies on the shelves. Cigars are available at the bar if you want one with your dram. Open in Google Maps →

A good start to the night

Chesterfield armchairs upstairs at Bar Caldo

Many groups book the whiskey tasting as the first stop of a stag do or a birthday: an hour with a host gives everyone something to talk about before the night moves on. The tasting price covers the four pours each. Anything you order afterwards is paid at the bar.

🎉
Stag dos
One group price for everyone, a host and a bar to stay on afterwards.
💼
Colleagues
An easy plan after work, with no need to know anything about whisky.
🥃
Couples
Two people pay €67 for Scottish Wonders or €81 for Worldwide.
🎁
As a gift
No expiry date. We agree the day directly with the person you are treating.

How the whiskey tasting works

1
Send us a message
The tasting, the date, the time and how many of you are coming. The calculator above writes it for you.
2
We confirm
Usually within minutes, once the bar has confirmed. Then we send a secure card payment link for the full price.
3
Meet the host at Bar Caldo
125 Rakovski Street. The tasting takes 40 to 60 minutes: four pours each, with the story behind every bottle.
4
Stay for the evening
Order more from the bar if you like, or head on to the next stop. We can help you plan it.

Whiskey tasting in Sofia: FAQ

How much does a whiskey tasting in Sofia cost?+

The price is for the whole group. Scottish Wonders is €54 for one person, €94 for four and €121 for six, then €14 for each extra person. Worldwide Adventure is €61 for one, €121 for four and €161 for six, then €20 for each extra person.

Which whiskies are in the tasting?+

Scottish Wonders: Tullibardine, Highland Park 10, Deacon and Loch Lomond. Worldwide Adventure: Teeling (Ireland), Paul John (India), Templeton Rye (USA) and Kamiki (Japan). The bar may swap a bottle for a similar one.

Do I need to know anything about whisky?+

No. The host starts from the basics: how to look at the whisky, how to nose it and how to taste it. Beginners often enjoy it most.

What time can we come?+

Tastings start between 18:00 and 21:00, and they must start before 22:00. On weekdays the bar opens at 11:00, so if you want an earlier time, write it in your message and we ask the bar. On Saturday and Sunday the bar opens at 18:00.

Is it a good stag do whisky tasting in Sofia?+

Yes, groups often book it to open a stag night. The bar takes larger groups too: tell us how many you are and we arrange it with the bar.

Can I try Japanese whisky in Sofia?+

Yes. Worldwide Adventure includes Kamiki from Japan, and the bar has more Japanese whiskies on its list if you want to carry on.

How do I pay?+

Checking a date is free. Once we confirm, you pay the full price by card through a secure payment link. Drinks outside the tasting are paid at the bar.

Can I cancel?+

Yes. Cancel at least 48 hours before the tasting for a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

Can we do both tastings in one evening?+

Ask us with your date and group size and we check with the bar.

Can I give the tasting as a gift?+

Yes. Message us and we arrange it. Our gifts have no expiry date.

Is there an age limit?+

Yes, the tasting is for guests aged 18 and over.

Book your whiskey tasting in Sofia

Pick a tasting, a date and how many of you are coming. We confirm within minutes, and you pay only after we confirm.

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