Edinburgh Gin Distillery: Gin Making Experience

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery offers an immersive gin-making experience that’s perfect for those seeking to craft their own unique spirit. Over 3 hours, participants can explore a selection of fine botanicals and personalize their very own bottle of gin. Led by expert distillers, this hands-on workshop promises an engaging and enjoyable adventure – but there’s more to uncover about this exclusive experience.

Key Points

• A 3-hour hands-on workshop to craft bespoke gin using a selection of premium botanicals and copper pot stills.
• Includes a tutored tasting of award-winning gins and the creation of a custom-labeled bottle of the participant’s unique gin.
• Wheelchair accessible and limited to 8 participants, with a minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Offers a "reserve now & pay later" option and free cancellation up to 24 hours before the session.
• Provides a charcuterie and cheese platter lunch as part of the gin-making experience.

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Experience Overview

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery offers a 3-hour Gin Making Experience, which is limited to 8 participants and conducted in English.

This hands-on workshop allows guests to craft their own bespoke gin using a selection of fine botanicals. The distillery is wheelchair accessible, providing an inclusive experience.

Participants will enjoy a tutored tasting of award-winning gins and create a custom label for their gin bottle.

To cap off the experience, guests will sip a tailored gin and tonic, celebrating their unique gin creation.

Booking Information

To book the Edinburgh Gin Distillery Gin Making Experience, visitors can reserve their spot without any upfront payment.

The experience costs from $180.88 per person. There’s no need to pay in advance, as it’s a "reserve now & pay later" option.

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery Gin Making Experience costs from $180.88 per person with a "reserve now & pay later" option.

Should plans change, free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the session for a full refund.

The 3-hour experience is limited to 8 participants and conducted in English.

It’s wheelchair accessible, making it inclusive for all gin enthusiasts.

Activity Highlights

Participants can craft bespoke gin using a selection of fine botanicals during the Edinburgh Gin Distillery Gin Making Experience.

They’ll participate in a tutored tasting of award-winning gins. Each participant will custom label their gin bottle.

To celebrate their creation, they’ll enjoy a tailored G&T.

Included in the Experience

During the Edinburgh Gin Distillery Gin Making Experience, participants can expect a gin-making session, a charcuterie and cheese platter lunch, a seasonal tutored tasting, and one tailored G&T to celebrate their creation.

The gin-making session allows guests to craft their own bespoke gin using a selection of fine botanicals.

Craft your own bespoke gin using a selection of fine botanicals during the gin-making session.

The seasonal tutored tasting introduces participants to the distillery’s award-winning gins.

Finally, guests can enjoy a custom-made G&T featuring their own gin creation, a fitting way to toast their experience.

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Age Requirement and Arrival

Participants must be at least 18 years old to take part in the Edinburgh Gin Distillery Gin Making Experience. This age requirement ensures that all guests can fully enjoy the activities, which involve sampling and consuming gin.

Arriving 15 minutes before the start time is crucial to make the most of the 3-hour experience. This allows the group to be briefed, get settled, and begin the gin-making session on schedule.

The distillery is wheelchair accessible, making the experience inclusive for all. Comfortable shoes and a camera are recommended, while smoking isn’t permitted during the activity.

What to Bring and Not Allowed

Comfortable shoes and a camera are recommended for the Edinburgh Gin Distillery Gin Making Experience. Participants should also bring water to stay hydrated during the 3-hour session. Smoking is not allowed during the experience.

| What to Bring | Not Allowed |

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| Comfortable shoes | Smoking |

| Camera | |

| Water | |

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The gin-making session, charcuterie and cheese lunch, tutored tasting, and tailored G&T are all included in the experience. Participants must be at least 18 years old and should arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

Crafting Your Bespoke Gin

The gin-making session begins with participants selecting their choice of botanicals from a wide array of premium ingredients.

Under the guidance of expert distillers, they measure and weigh the botanicals, then infuse them in neutral grain spirit.

Guided by expert distillers, participants measure and weigh botanicals, then infuse them in neutral grain spirit.

After the infusion, participants learn how to operate the copper pot stills, distilling their gin to perfection.

With every step, they gain an appreciation for the artistry and science behind crafting a unique spirit.

Finally, participants bottle and custom-label their bespoke gin, ready to savor the fruits of their labor with a tailored G&T.

Tasting and Celebrating Your Creation

After bottling and labeling their handcrafted gin, participants can’t wait to taste their creation.

They gather around the tasting table for a guided session, sampling the award-winning gins from Edinburgh Gin. The expert instructor leads them through the nuanced flavors, aromas, and textures of each pour.

Participants then craft their signature G&T, using their custom-made gin and premium garnishes. As they sip and savor their handiwork, a sense of pride and accomplishment fills the room.

The gin-making experience culminates in a celebratory toast, as participants raise their glasses to toast their unique gin creations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bring My Own Botanicals to the Gin-Making Session?

The gin-making session allows participants to craft bespoke gin using a selection of fine botanicals provided. Bringing your own botanicals is not mentioned as an option, so it’s best to use the ingredients available during the experience.

Is There a Dress Code for the Experience?

There’s no formal dress code for the gin-making experience. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and shoes, as the session involves hands-on activities. The focus is on the gin-making process, not attire.

Can I Purchase Additional Bottles of My Custom Gin?

Participants are able to purchase additional bottles of their custom gin created during the experience. The price for extra bottles is not specified, but they can be purchased to take home and enjoy.

Are There Any Food or Dietary Restrictions Accommodated?

The experience accommodates various dietary needs. Participants with food allergies or restrictions can notify the distillery in advance, and the provided charcuterie and cheese platter will be adjusted accordingly. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.

Is the Distillery Tour Included in the Gin-Making Experience?

The gin-making experience does not include a distillery tour. The experience focuses on crafting your own bespoke gin using botanicals, tasting award-winning gins, and enjoying a custom G&T, along with a charcuterie and cheese platter lunch.

The Sum Up

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery’s Gin Making Experience offers a unique opportunity to craft your own personalized gin. With expert guidance, you’ll blend botanicals and create a one-of-a-kind spirit. Enjoy a tasting, lunch, and leave with your custom-labeled bottle – a memorable keepsake from an immersive gin adventure.

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