Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Making Experience

Craft your own gin from a selection of different plant-derived ingredients and enjoy a guided tasting at Edinburgh Gin Distillery in this 3-hour masterclass.

Getting started

Arrive at the Edinburgh Gin Distillery at The Arches, just 15 minutes before your scheduled time. This is an over-18s experience, so please bring valid ID. Meet your expert guide, who will introduce the session and walk you through the steps of your gin-making experience. After a brief overview, you’ll be shown to your workstation to begin.

What to expect

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery is known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. This hands-on session offers insight into the process behind creating unique gin blends, combining heritage with creativity.

Features

• Bespoke gin creation: Choose from a curated selection of ingredients and create your own gin blend with expert guidance, learning how each of the distinct flavours shapes the end result.

• Tutored tasting: Explore a guided tasting of several house expressions while learning about their components, profiles, and the production techniques that bring them to life.

• Small group setting: Limited to just eight participants, this experience offers plenty of space for questions, one-to-one support, and a relaxed creative environment.

• Take-home gin: Bottle your custom creation to take home, complete with a personalized label, as a lasting memento of your time at the distillery.

Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Making Experience

Crafting your very own gin recipe at Edinburgh Distillery is an immersive journey into Scotland's rich distilling heritage, where you'll blend spices and herbs to create a unique spirit tailored to your palate. Pausing for a cheese and charcuterie lunch made from local Scottish ingredients, this experience offers a delightful break amidst the creative process. Gain exclusive access to the Flavour Arch and Still Room, where you will delve into the intricate distillation methods and key botanical ingredients that bring gin to life. Your visit includes a welcome serve of three signature profiles: classic elegance, bold flavors, and fruit-forward liqueurs, each sip revealing layers of complexity and flavor nuances. Conclude your experience in the Distillery Bar, known for its inviting design, seasonal menu, and thoughtful selection of beverages, weaving together the art of distillation and the joy of exploration, offering memorable encounters to forge lifelong friendships while understanding that every spirit tells a story of craftsmanship and passion.

Exploring Edinburgh Distillery's Artisanal Gin Making

Access Edinburgh Distillery during your tour as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring hands-on distilling experiences. The facility is not just a place for production but an educational hub where visitors can learn about the intricate process of crafting gin, from selecting botanicals to bottling the final product. The Flavour Arch and Still Room provide an intimate look into the heart of the distillation process, showcasing state-of-the-art equipment alongside traditional methods that have been perfected over generations. Visitors marvel at the meticulous attention to detail in every step, from tasting the raw ingredients to blending them into a harmonious spirit. This experience is crafted for those who seek not just a drink but an understanding of the art and science behind it.

Sampling Edinburgh Distillery's Signature Gin Profiles

Experience Edinburgh Distillery’s signature gin profiles as part of your tour, where you will taste three distinct varieties: classic elegance, bold flavors, and fruit-forward liqueurs. Each sip reveals layers of complexity, with the classic profile offering a balanced blend of juniper and citrus notes, while the bold variation introduces spice and earthy undertones, and the fruit-forward spirit showcases vibrant berry and citrus flavors. These tastings provide insight into how different botanicals contribute to the character of gin, making each bottle a unique expression of flavor.

Enjoying Edinburgh Distillery's Seasonal Menu

Stop at Edinburgh Distillery for a cheese and charcuterie lunch made from local Scottish ingredients as part of your visit. The menu features carefully sourced produce that highlights the best of Scotland’s culinary offerings, with each dish thoughtfully paired to complement the gin profiles tasted earlier in the day. This meal is not just about nourishment but also an exploration of how food and drink can enhance one another, creating a memorable dining experience.

Unveiling Edinburgh Distillery's Custom Label Design

Discover your personalized label design as part of your gin creation journey at Edinburgh Distillery. This custom artwork allows you to commemorate your unique spirit with an emblem that reflects your creativity and personal style, adding a touch of individuality to the final product.

Tour Highlights

• Craft your very own gin recipe using spices and herbs
• Enjoy cheese and charcuterie lunch made from local ingredients
• Access Flavour Arch and Still Room for behind-the-scenes insights
• Taste three signature profiles: classic, bold flavors, and fruit-forward liqueurs
• Conclude in the Distillery Bar with an inviting design and seasonal menu
• Unveil your fully customisable label to commemorate your creation

Built for explorers of spirits, Built of Scottish heritage, and seekers of craft distilling, this immersive journey weaves together the artistry of gin making and the rich tapestry of Scotland’s culinary traditions, offering memorable encounters that forge a deeper connection to the spirit of innovation while understanding that every bottle holds stories waiting to be shared.