Edinburgh Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience
Edinburgh Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience
Duration: Varies (1 hour to 3.5 hours)
Varies (1 hour to 3.5 hours)
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Experience the artistry and precision behind gin making on this Classic Tour & Tasting Experience at Edinburgh Gin Distillery in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This guided tour offers a complete look into the distillery's story and production fundamentals over a span of 75 minutes. The visit provides insight into the history, innovation, and techniques that define every bottle crafted within their modern working space.
Experience the artistry and precision behind gin making on this Classic Tour & Tasting Experience at Edinburgh Gin Distillery in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This guided tour offers a complete look into the distillery's story and production fundamentals over a span of 75 minutes. The visit provides insight into the history, innovation, and techniques that define every bottle crafted within their modern working space.
From the Flavour Arch to observe gin's primary ingredients up close, proceed next to the Still Room where you can witness the distillation process firsthand.
Experience a warm welcome with an initial serve before sampling gins accompanied by mixers and garnishes designed to accentuate their unique flavour notes.
With only 12 guests in each group, enjoy more personal interaction time and space with your expert guide for deeper insights into The Edinburgh Gin Distillery's operations.
Conclude the tour at the Distillery Bar, a tastefully decorated venue featuring crafted serves, mocktails, and premium Scottish small plates.
Admission to the Edinburgh Gin Distillery for a 65-mins guided tour
Access to explore Flavour Arch & Still Room during your visit
Entry includes one welcome drink upon arrival
Ticket provides sampling of several gin variations with mixers and garnishes
Use of facilities at Distillery Bar included in the experience
One ticket covers a group size of up to 12-persons
Experience involves an optional gin making session (as per option selected)
Includes personalised label for your gin bottle if chosen (as per option selected)
Features locally selected charcuterie and cheese lunch, available on request (as per option selected)
Covers aroma test as part of the experience when opted (as per option selected)
Offers an opportunity to customise an infused spray garnish upon selection (as per option selected)
Individual Costs
Visitors enjoying a whisky tasting at an Edinburgh distillery.
Welcome to Your Experience at The Edinburgh Gin Distillery
Begin a journey into the world of gin crafting with this 75-minute guided tour, which includes tasting sessions. Located in lively city-centre Edinburgh, United Kingdom, you'll explore every facet of gin production.
Getting Started
Your adventure begins at the main entrance of The Edinburgh Gin Distillery where your guide will welcome you and verify your booking along with ID proof. Following a brief introduction, explore an overview of the distillery's story and essential production techniques.
The Experience Awaits You
Set in modern working space at The Edinburgh Gin Distillery, this tour celebrates creativity and precision behind gin making. It highlights history, innovation, and methods that contribute to crafting every bottle within a lively city-centre environment.
- Distillery Tour: Explore the operational distillery where you'll see how selected botanicals, copper stills, and expert techniques unite in production.
- Tasting Room: Enjoy guided tastings of two gins and two gin liqueurs crafted on-site. Learn about each profile's ingredients and inspirations during your visit.
- Gin Heritage: Discover Edinburgh’s longstanding relationship with the craft of creating gin, including how The Edinburgh Gin Distillery contributes to the city's current production.
- Distillery Bar Experience: Relax at the Distillery Bar after your tour. Here, you can enjoy tasting flights accompanied by Scottish charcuterie and soft drinks in an elegant setting that celebrates local craftsmanship.
Note: Optional upgrades are available for those interested in a hands-on bottle-making workshop with personalized labeling or cheese lunch, as well as a scent and garnish masterclass led by experts.
Tour group tasting gin at Edinburgh distillery, guide explaining bottle details.
Glass bottles with labels for a London Dry gin tasting experience.
Visitors enjoying a whisky tasting at an Edinburgh distillery.
Tour group tasting gin at Edinburgh distillery, guide explaining bottle details.
Glass bottles with labels for a London Dry gin tasting experience.
Woman enjoying a gin tasting experience in London.
What to bring
You'll need your entry tickets and ID for a smooth visit.
Policies on prohibited items
- No food, beverages or smoking are allowed during this experience.
- The venue doesn't allow pets due to specific restrictions.
Guests must be 18 years of age or older for safety reasons.
Accessibility details
- This tour is accessible by wheelchair.
- Elevators are available at the venue for convenience.
- Your guide dogs and emotional support animals can accompany you, free of charge.
No additional fee applies to carers assisting guests with accessibility needs. Note that only paying participants will engage in gin-making activities.
Additional information
The venue is open for those 18 and over; children can visit the distillery shop if accompanied by an adult.
Tour guide explaining copper stills in the Still Room to visitors.
Edinburgh Gin distillery exterior at night with illuminated copper stills.
Woman enjoying a gin tasting experience in London.
Tour guide explaining copper stills in the Still Room to visitors.
Edinburgh Gin distillery exterior at night with illuminated copper stills.
Book your tour at least a day in advance during peak season to avoid sold-out sessions and ensure you get a spot on this popular experience.
Have your entry tickets and ID ready before arriving for a smooth start to the tour, as these are required upon check-in.
To maximize your visit time at the distillery, consider starting with attractions further from Edinburgh if planning multiple visits in one day.
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