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Distillery Tours

The tarquin's cornish gin experience.

Join us on the ultimate Cornish Gin behind the scenes experience as we guide you around Tarquin's HQ.

Tarquin's Distillery Tour has been awarded the prestigious 2022 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Award, putting our distillery tour in the top 1% of all attractions worldwide!

THE TOUR INCLUDES:

Welcome Tarquin’s Dry & Tonic

Enjoy our original Tarquin’s Cornish Gin (25ml) perfect serve.

Introduction to the History of Tarquin’s Gin

Our conception, ethos and growth.

Botanical Masterclass

Touch and smell the building blocks of our gin.

Walking Tour of the Distillery

Meet our copper stills and see where the Cornish magic happens.

Complimentary Tutored Tasting of the core 4 gins

Perfectly paired with a mixer.

Designated Drivers will get a Tarquin’s Cornish Dry 5cl Mini Bottle to enjoy at home.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:

WAX your own Bottle!

A special Distillery Exclusive

Take home your very own ‘one-of-a-kind’ personal bottle.

Become part of the Tarquin’s Team

and experience the iconic waxing process first-hand.

Only available in our flagship Tarquin’s Cornish Dry Gin (70cl – 42% abv).

TOUR DATES AND TIMES:

Weds/ Thurs/ Friday: 5pm – 6.30pm

Saturdays & Sundays: 1.30pm-3pm | 3:30pm – 5.00pm

(Times are subject to change. Please select a date to find available times)

What you'll experience

There's nothing that we love more than introducing both old and new-found friends to our four leading Copper Ladies; Tamara, Senara, Ferrara and Tressa.

We'll tell you the inspiring story of how we first began; educate you about the unique botanicals we use and the particular characteristics they each bring to the mix; explain the special processes behind our production; and finally take you on a delicious tasting flight through our core gin range.

Total Tour Time 90 mins. PRICE PER PERSON £18.

Over 18’s only. We operate a challenge 25 policy so may ask for proof of age on arrival. Please get in touch if you have any access requirements. A soft drink option will be made available on arrival for those not drinking.

How To Get Here

Southwestern Distillery

First and foremost we’d like to stress the importance we place on responsible drinking. Samples will be poured in moderation - to be enjoyed and savoured. Therefore, if you’re making your own way to and from Distillery, please ensure that you have a designated driver organised. Thank you for respecting this.

Please note:

Over 18’s only. We operate a challenge 25 policy so may ask for proof of age on arrival.

We are not able to accommodate children, babies or canines.

If you have additional requirements such as the need for wheelchair access, please email us in advance [email protected]

Address (please use full address for Sat Nav)

Southwestern Distillery,

Higher Trevibban Farm,

Wadebridge, PL27 7SH

NB/ Tours will start from our Visitor’s Centre (Unit 6) - as you turn in to the farm complex from the main road, head straight down to the buildings directly in front of you. This is where you’ll be introduced to our Tarquin’s Team and meet the other guests on your tour.

Due to limited onsite facilities, try and avoid arriving more than 15 minutes early.

Please kindly park in front of Unit 6 or Unit 11.

We share the farm with a number of other industries, so please try to park within our allotted spaces. We’re all about keeping the best neighbourly relations.

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Cheshire’s #1 Gin Tasting And Distillery Tour

Join us for a gin tasting and tour of our new distillery. Welcome cocktail and six G&T’s included! Tickets and gift vouchers are just £35

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How it works

You will be greeted by our distiller and friendly team with a cocktail, before taking your place at our tasting tables. You will each have your own place setting with a tasting mat, 6 full size gins, tonics, garnishes, ice bucket and tongs. We never over-book our events, so you can spread out safely and comfortably. Our distiller will introduce all the gins, tell you a little about the three wrens story, and take you around the distillery, demonstrating how our gins are hand-made in small batches. This is a relaxed & fun event, perfect for small groups of friends and couples. You can enjoy the gins at your own pace, and relax in a beautiful setting. Tours start on Saturdays at 4pm and finish at 6pm. Learn more about our Cheshire gin tastings tours here .

HOW TO GET HERE / PLACES TO STAY

Tel: 01829 738029

• We are open Friday to Sunday every week, plus bank holidays and selected weekdays. For weekday opening and experience availability, search dates here .
• Pre-booking tickets is strongly advised
• We are a working distillery, please wear sensible footwear – open toed shoes or high heels must not be worn on the distillery tour

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Our Experiences

Discover the home of Bombay Sapphire gin on an experience to suit your interests.

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Sip & Paint Experience

Stir your creativity with our Sip and Paint Experience at Bombay Sapphire Distillery on Saturday the 13th of April at 7:00 pm.

Standard Price £55.00

Cinema Nights

Join us for one of our upcoming Cinema Nights at Bombay Sapphire Distillery and get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.

Standard Price £30.00

Wedding Showcase

Come along to our 2024 Wedding Showcase on Thursday the 25th of April and discover how we can bring your perfect day to life at Bombay Sapphire Distillery.

Price for Two £5.00

Discovery Experience

Discover the history of Bombay Sapphire and Laverstoke Mill with a host to guide you.

Standard Price £20.00

Gin Cocktail Masterclass With Discovery Experience

An interactive session where you can learn the tricks of the bar trade to create your own cocktails at home including our fully-guided Discovery Experience.

Price From £45.00

Infusions Experience

Join an in-depth dive into two Bombay Infusion Gins – Bombay Bramble and Bombay Citron Presse. Discover what makes them unique and how to enjoy them in cocktails.

Standard Price £80.00

Sunset Experience

Immerse yourself in our aromatic Special Edition Gin, Bombay Sapphire Sunset. Become an expert home mixologist and learn the techniques to make exquisite sundowner cocktails.

Standard Price £125.00

Premier Cru Experience

Join us for our most exclusive experience at Laverstoke Mill, the Home of Bombay Sapphire, and discover the secrets behind the creation of Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru.

Standard Price £175.00

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LONDON DISTILLERY TOURS

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Looking to make a trip over the pond to our fantastic Distillery in Chiswick, London? During our wonderful Distillery Tours, our Sipsmith Swans will guide you through the checkered history of gin and Sipsmith’s history, including a tutored tasting and fueled by plentiful G&Ts, of course! Find out more about Sipsmith whilst you wait.

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• The Sipsmith Christmas Martini Express Masterclass
• WEEKNIGHT DISTILLERY TOUR AND TUTORED TASTING
• The Ultimate Gin Cocktail Masterclass

• 6-7pm, 9-10pm Step aboard the Sipsmith Martini Express situated in Covent Garden for an evening of sensationally sippable Martini’s and delactable Christmas treats
• Please note this experience is in Covent Garden not at the Distillery
• Martini Personalised to your unique flavour profile
• Exclusive Covent Garden Martini
• Masterclass on martini making and sipping!
• Gift bag to take home

Step aboard the Sipsmith Christmas Martini Express in Covent Garden and embark on a journey like no other! Join us for a martini masterclass that truly highlights craft, all the while you sip on the personalised martini crafted just for you.   

You will be greeted with our very own Martini Express Conductor who will hand you a ticket to a world of flavour and knowledge. Before this adventure begins, we will ask you to discover your unique flavour profile setting the stage for a delicious, personalised martini on arrival!  

This unique masterclass promises an unforgettable experience where every sip is a taste of Christmas magic! Discover the secrets of Covent Garden where the journey begins, and let the festive spirit infuse every moment. Learn the art of crafting and throwing the perfect martini, guided by our expert mixologists but also how the history of gin came to be (with the help of Sipsmith, of course!)  

So, gather your friends, hop on the Sipsmith Christmas Martini Express, and let the merry martinis transport you to a world of gin-infused joy!

• 18.30 – 20.00 Alternate Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursday
• 16.30 – 18.00 Friday
• Tour of the Distillery
• Complimentary tutored tasting of our range of gins

Join us at the Sipsmith Distillery for a tour and tutored gin tasting.

You’ll be greeted with a ginny tipple in hand, be taken through the chequered history of gin and learn how Sipsmith came to be. Our three copper ladies, Prudence, Verity and Constance will then take centre stage and you will learn how our award-winning gins are carefully hand crafted. Naturally, there will be a tutored gin tasting of our range too.

Please note as we re-open after the whirlwind of the past year, we are releasing tours on a month-by-month basis. If you’re looking to book tickets further in advance, simply email us and we’ll pop you on our waiting list for tickets to be notified when they are available to be booked.

We can’t wait to have a G&T with you,

The Sipsmith Team

• 18.00-20.00 Tuesdays
• Introduction to the art of cocktailing
• Create three of your own cocktails to sip on
• A Sipsmith gift bag to take home

This extraordinary sipping experience welcomes you to London’s first copper pot distillery in almost two hundred years for an intimate and educational experience celebrating the art of cocktailing.

Come and join the Sipsmith mixology team to hand-craft your very own cocktails, specialise in techniques endorsed by our world-renowned Master Distiller, Jared Brown. Whilst sipping the ultimate G&T you will be given Sipsmith’s top tips to shake, stir and throw cocktails for full effect. You will then delve into a masterclass exploring our award-winning gins and discovering how they compliment some of the nations favourite cocktails before getting stuck into shaking up two of your very own cocktails. One of those will be created and named by you using our range of experimental gins, hand-crafted in our lab.

You won’t go home empty handed; along with a fountain of knowledge from your new mixology skills, you will fill your own gift bag with everything you need to re-create your own cocktail at home and use your learned skills to host a ‘ginspirational’ evening for your family and friends.

Please note that to reschedule and refund a booking a week’s notice must be given – exceptions due to COVID will be made on a case-by-case basis.

TICKET HOLDERS

If you are already the lucky owner of a Distillery tour ticket that was purchased before the whirlwind of the pandemic, rest assured that we will honor your voucher and you will not miss out on your experience; we can’t wait to host you as soon as you are able to make it over to us. If you have any questions, please email us and we’ll be happy to assist you.

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Directions & rules.

• Our Distillery is located in a leafy, residential street in Chiswick, West London. Accessible by the District Line (our closest tube station is Stamford Brook), just a few stops from Heathrow Airport.
• Smoking is not permitted within 300 yards of the distillery.
• Please note there is no parking available at the Distillery so please leave vehicles at home.
• If you have any access requirements please do give us a call and we’ll do everything we can to help.
• Please note this is a working distillery and so unfortunately children are not allowed onsite.

Having trouble with dates? Call the Distillery on +44 208 747 0753, or email us .

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Gin distillery tours in London

Gin is huge in London, with a new wave of amazing gin distilleries and tours to explore

London has a collection of amazing gin distilleries, while  a growing number of bars specialise in the fragrant spirit . But there are even more ways to get stuck into the juniper-based drink and distil your knowledge in London. Get to grips by making your very own variant on the spirit, learn the complicated and clouded history of London’s favourite tipple and test out more of the stuff than you can shake a stick at. It’s a dreamy gift to give to any gin lover in your life, should you be stuck for inspiration. Here's our pick of the best gin distillery tours and experiences in London, giving drinkers access all areas to mother’s ruin.    

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Gin distillery tours in London for tasting the best botanical notes

1.  City of London Distillery

• Bars and pubs
• Blackfriars

Get up close and personal with the custom-made copper stills at City of London Distillery. Enjoy a £25 session that lasts an hour and 15 minutes and takes in London’s unique gin history. You’ll be fuelled by a flight of three gins, and you can purchase more gin tipples at the distillery's slick cocktail bar straight after.  Alternatively, you can design and distil your very own gin for £125 in the 'gin lab'.

2.  Hayman's Distillery

• Things to do
• Food and drink events

Take a tour of Hayman’s, a distillery that made its return to London in 2018, setting up shop in Balham. Tours cost £25, last 90 minutes and include an all-important G&T, plus a tutored tasting. Cocktail masterclasses are also on offer for £35.

3.  Beefeater Distillery

The granddaddy of London gin traces its origins back to 1829 and has been distilling on this site since 1958. Amazingly, London's oldest and most internationally renowned distillery is open to visitors. Tours last around an hour and a half and cost £25 (G&T included). Plus, there’s a particularly enlightening sniff-tour of the major botanicals that give gin its characteristic flavour.   

4.  Jensen's at Bermondsey Distillery

Easily slotted in alongside a visit to Maltby Street market, Jensen’s is made at the Bermondsey Distillery and you can drop in for a tasting on weekend market days. Admission is free, and you can bring in food from the market. If you want a proper tour, groups can email requests to gain access all areas on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

5.  Sipsmith Distillery

Sipsmith was the first of the new wave of London gin distilleries, and is still the best-known. The company runs tours (£25 including a G&T) at 6.30pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and at 4.30pm on selected Fridays. Sip a G&T while listening to a little history of gin in London, then tour the stills – Prudence, Patience and Constance – and get a tutored tasting. For £65 you can drink deeper with a two hour gin cocktail masterclass on Tuesday evenings.

6.  Gin Journey

For those who like their gin in the fast lane, it’s time to clamber on board The Gin Journey’s ‘gini bus’ . The chauffeur-driven evening tour, led by a gin-ius team, takes in five bars and one distillery for £75, with a gin cocktail served at each location. Tours take place on Saturday afternoons and take place across either Soho and Shoreditch . Chauffeur: provided. Ibuprofen: BYO.

7.  Half Hitch Gin School

They’re producing gin down by Camden Lock again for the first time in fifty years, and you have Half Hitch gin to thank for it. You can get hands on with this history at the micro-distillery’s very own Gin School. You’ll have a tutorial on the gin-making process before your chance to make your very own batch of the juniper-led spirit. You’ll leave with a bottle of your own booze, all for £70 per person. 

8.  58 Gin

Make your own small batch gin out east at 58 Gin’s Hackney Downs distillery. Over the course of three hours you'll settle in with a G&T before sampling three different gins to find what flavour profile most takes your fancy. Then select your botanicals and watch them as they work away in the still (with another gin cocktail in your hand all the while as well as some  charcuterie nibbles ). It costs £125 per person.

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Gin tasting: holidays to excite your palate

Our luxury gin tours will take you on a journey to some of the most exclusive distilleries in the industry, giving you special insight into the world of gin making.

Join Wine Paths on a gin-making tour to experience one of Europe’s finest spirits. Dating back centuries, this time-honoured drink is now undergoing a remarkable revival. In the midst of the ‘ginaissance’, distillery numbers boom across the continent. And there are so many fantastic new gins – from fruit flavoured to dry – to discover while on tour with us.

Although consumed everywhere around the world, some countries such as England or Scotland, are undergoing huge growth in the industry. The gin craze shows no sign of slowing down, leading to the industry getting more creative with flavours, making it the perfect time to explore the different gin varieties on one of our luxury tours .

Learn about the history of gin making

The Dutch started producing ‘genever’ in the 1600s and during this time there were hundreds of distilleries in the capital alone. But it’s very likely that this spirit dates back even further, with potential references to genever flavoured alcohol being drunk in the Middle Ages.

Originally produced for medicinal purposes, genever was believed to cure a number of illnesses. It was later given to British soldiers fighting on Dutch land, and this was where the term “Dutch courage” came from. The popularity stretched across the English Channel and by the late 17th Century, what we know as ‘gin’ had been developed by the English and quickly became a British staple. Our tours will journey you to some of the most significant locations in the UK, including historic distilleries and some of the more popular craft gin distilleries that are challenging the market.

Made with approximately 40% alcohol by volume or greater, gin is distilled from grain and primarily flavoured with juniper berries. These berries are tart and bitter and are often compared to pine or citrus. But today, the flavour profiles extend far beyond classic juniper, with artisan gin makers popping up across Europe and experimenting with various fruits, herbs, flowers and ingredients. There’s no better time to join Wine Paths on an exclusive tour, and the flavour options will truly astound you.

Where to find the best gin distilleries

Although inspired by the medicines of Holland, Britain is the beating heart of the global gin industry. There are amazing gin makers located across the UK, and the varieties of gin are vast, making tastings all the more interesting. Many people start off with the classic London Dry, such as Tanqueray or there's the classic London Dry, such as Tanqueray or Sipsmith.

There’s also the very famous Plymouth Gin, which is less dry due to a higher proportion of root ingredients added for an earthier taste. Old Tom Gin is much sweeter than normal gin and can be found in many distilleries in Scotland. When it comes to craft gin and experimental gin, London offers some of the best tours and tasting experiences around.

Other countries where gin production is on the increase are Spain, Belgium, Ireland, Canada and the United States. Surprisingly, India and The Philippines also have very large gin markets, showing that this very British spirit is growing in popularity around the world. But if you want access to the finest distilleries, with expert-led tasting experiences, we recommend booking one of our gin tours to the UK.

Join us on a luxury gin tour in the UK

There’s so much demand for British gin right now, making it the perfect time to book a tasting holiday. Internationally, every three out of four bottles of gin imported in the world comes from Britain. Not only do our tasting holidays give you access to the finest distilleries where you’ll meet expert distillers and industry leaders, but you’ll also get to take in the rich and fascinating history of this unique island nation.

Great Britain is also home to some of the best Michelin Star restaurants in Europe, with the biggest concentration of esteemed chefs in the capital and surrounding cities. You can delve into the magical world of gin flavours and gastronomy, with perfect food pairings, tasting menus and authentic dishes made from local ingredients. For gin and fine dining fans, it doesn’t get much better than our luxury gin tours.

Interesting facts about gin

Gin is one of the most popular spirits in the world, but it still remains a mystery to many. Here are some interesting facts:

• The name “gin” is a shortened form of the older English word “genever”, which is related to the Dutch word “jenever” and the French word “genièvre”. All of these name variations come from the Latin word “juniperus” for juniper.
• There are several methods of producing gin, which gives the spirit group such great variety. For instance, London Dry gin gets it juniper flavour from neutral spirits and is re-distilled with natural flavouring ingredients such as botanicals. Compound Gin, on the other hand, is made by adding flavouring substances to a neutral spirit with no re-distillation. The first-ever style is the Dutch Genever style, which starts with a malted grain mash (like whiskey) with a process that is similar to barrel-ageing. English gins overall use much quicker methods, with some gins taking no longer than one day.
• There are many ways to enjoy gin in the UK, including with ice and tonic and various ingredients ranging from lemon and lime to cucumber slices and herbs such as rosemary. Gin is also one of the most popular spirits for cocktails.

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What are the most popular gin brands in the world?

The most popular gin brands include Tanqueray, Beefeater London Dry Gin, Hendrick’s Gin, Gordon’s, Plymouth Gin, Bombay Sapphire, Martin Miller's and Aviation Gin. But this barely scratches the surface of the industry. There are thousands of brands across the UK and Europe, including delightful craft gins of every style and flavor.

How does gin tasting compare to vodka tasting?

The diversity of gin far outweighs that of vodka and other spirits. Each bottle of gin is truly unique, making tasting tours an exciting adventure on the palate. The array of flavors and botanicals used in gin production means drinkers will never get bored, and everyone will have a chance to discover their favorite.

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The best UK gin distilleries for tours and tastings

Words by Laura Richards , William Morris and Louella Berryman

Just 10 years ago,  gin distillery tours in the UK  were a growing phenomenon, with a handful of pioneering makers opening up their stillhouses for an introduction to the history of gin and a snifter of their  London Dry .

Nowadays, thanks to the modern gin revival and a continued interest from the public, it’s quite rare for a  gin  distillery not to host some form of tasting, tour or masterclass. Many are even offering the opportunity for you to make a unique edition of their product at their very own on-site ‘gin schools’.

Given that there are now over 800 UK gin distilleries, chances are there’s someone making this  spirit  near you. But if you’re seeking out the best tours and tastings for gin discoveries and champion bottlings, we’ve pulled together a comprehensive guide to gin distillery tours and tastings in the UK based on medal-winning ginmakers from the  IWSC 2023 . Each of the distilleries listed below either won a Gold or Silver medal in this year’s competition for one of their expressions, so the spirit you’ll be sampling up-close-and-personal has been tasted and rated by the experts.

In the below list, you’ll find a mixture of historic and heritage ginmakers – from  Plymouth Gin  to  Beefeater  – and brand-new craft distilleries forging ahead with a fresh take on the tour and tasting format. Many are offering a straightforward, affordable and informative way to taste through their creative range; others are three-hour courses where you can grapple with a miniature  pot still under the direction of a master distiller. So-called ‘ginnovation’ is still thriving in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, so expect some of these tours to get geeky out on the production floor.

But if you’re more interested in getting down to the good stuff, a number of these UK distilleries run on-site gin bars, serving visitors a G&T or cocktail as close to the source as it comes.

These are our 23 top gin distilleries in the UK

• 820 Distillery & School
• Beefeater, London
• Boatyard Distillery, County Fermanagh
• Bond Street Distillery, Leicestershire
• Cambridge Distillery

Copper in the Clouds

• Edinburgh Gin

Gyre & Gimble

• Holyrood Distillery
• Isle of Harris Distillery
• Masons of Yorkshire, Yorkshire

Mousehall Estate

• New Forest Spirits
• Plymouth Gin, Devon

Pocketful of Stones

• Praban na Linne – The Gaelic Gins

Sky Wave Gin

• Southwestern Distillery Limited (Tarquin’s)

The Copeland Distillery

The henley distillery, the maidstone distillery.

• Tiny Tower Liquor, London
• Tobermory Distillery, Argyll and Bute

Gin distillery tours in England

New Forest botanicals – including hibiscus and liquorice – are at the core of the gin being produced by 820 Spirits, all sourced from a local nursery on the outskirts of Lymington. It’s also where you’ll find the brand’s newly launched distillery bar, home to a ‘Spirits School’ where you can craft your own expression based on the local forest flora. You’ll be able to take home your personalised gin at the end of each session – or stick around for another at the horseshoe-shaped bar. An exit via the plant shop should be all the more memorable after a few G&Ts.  LR Shallowmead Nurseries, Lymington, SO41 8PA From £100 820spirits.com

London, England

It’s a classic for a reason. Beefeater has been going strong since 1862 – but its London Dry gin still wins as many awards (including a Silver medal at the IWSC 2022) as the best of the craft upstarts. If you’re going to get an education on the trajectory of ‘mother’s ruin’, where better than at its historic Kennington headquarters – where a visitor centre launched in 2014. Hosted, interactive tours last for 1.5 hours and include a tasting of three spirits from the range, plus a G&T at the bar at the end. A ‘VIP’ tour  at £45 adds a welcome cocktail and a visit to the still house: home to the brand’s original Victorian pot stills. LR 20 Montford Place, London SE11 5DE From £25 beefeatergin.com

Bond Street Distillery

Leicestershire, england.

A visit to Bond Street Distillery, launched in 2019 in the market town of Hinckley by gin lover and entrepreneur Sally Faulkner, is a truly social affair. There are two bars to choose from – the lively, balloon-glass-filled Bond Street Social, and intimate, upstairs venue The Crow’s Nest, which gets lively with gig nights on Thursdays. The Victorian building has been lovingly refurbished from its original function as part of the Brocklehurst Hosiery Company. A comprehensive ‘Gin School’ offers ample opportunities for learning about, and of course drinking, the distillery’s key gins. LB 127 Upper Bond St, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1RT £120 for one, £175 for two thebondstreetdistillery.co.uk

Cambridge Distillery

Cambridge, england.

The aim at Cambridge’s innovative distillery is to capture the flavour of its meadow botanicals when they happen to be at their most fresh. This too sees master distiller William Lowe (who is also a Master of Wine) experimenting with vintage releases of the juniper spirit. Expect a trip to the countryside distillery to be an eye-opener, then. Visitors to Cambridge city centre can also get hands on with the brand at its Green Street ‘Gin Laboratory’, selecting to make your own, taste through the range or even take part in a masterclass in molecular mixology.  LR Distillery: 20-22 High St, Grantchester, Cambridge CB3 9NF; Laboratory: 10 Green St, Cambridge CB2 3JU From £35 cambridgedistillery.co.uk

Ware, England

Out on a farm in the Hertfordshire countryside, monthly micro-distillery tours take place introducing visitors to the playful, illustrated bottles of Copper in the Clouds. The brand’s fruity gin expressions include an IWSC Silver-winning lychee and raspberry gin. The small scale of the distillery, founded in 2018, gives enthusiasts a chance to get up-close and personal on a 90-minute tour with the makers, learning how they craft their spirits and enjoying an energetically flavoured gin and tonic in their company.  LR Dowsetts Farm, Collier’s End, Ware SG11 1EF From £30 copperintheclouds.co.uk

Norwich, England

With its own gin academy and a bar up above serving zero waste cocktails, Gyre & Gimble has firmly established itself on the Norwich scene – and that’s despite launching in the midst of a pandemic. Its Alice in Wonderland-referencing spirits include an IWSC Gold-award-winning gin featuring discarded Pinot Noir pomace collected from a nearby vineyard. At the academy, you can select from a range of 30 botanicals to craft your own gin, with four G&Ts provided for liquid inspiration throughout the course. Finish up with a flight of Negronis at the bar, with twists on the drink showcasing Gyre & Gimble’s Nohow London Dry.  LR 14 Charing Cross, Norwich NR2 4AL From £75 gyreandgimble.co.uk

Henley, England

Meet Tony and Mac, the pair of alembic stills producing Henley’s small-batch creations and named after Master Distiller Jacob Wilson’s two gin-loving grandfathers. They take pride of place inside a repurposed threshing barn in Henley-on-Thames. Here, visitors can partake in a brief tour and tasting. Or they can opt for an in-depth introduction to the spirit by operating their own mini pot still in a masterclass that takes place in a barn festooned with fairy lights and fitted with a horsehoe-shaped bar – ideal for that all-important gin-fuelled post-lesson debrief.  LR Hampstead Farm, Binfield Heath, Henley-on-Thames RG9 4LG From £15 thehenleydistillery.co.uk

Maidstone, Kent

History indicates that gin has been made in Maidstone for more than 200 years and it continues today at The Maidstone Distillery, based in some of the old market buildings in the town centre. There’s nothing old-fashioned about the distillery itself or the bar where the tours take place; the design is geared towards impressing and entertaining visitors, rather than simply allowing them a look at a utilitarian production facility. Tours take 90 minutes and begin with a double G&T at the bar, followed by insights into how the distillery creates its spirits in the ‘experience room’, the tour itself and finally a return to the bar for a guided tasting. Cocktail masterclasses and gin-making courses are also available separately. WM 5 Market Buildings, Maidstone, ME14 1HP £22.50 themaidstonedistillery.com

Tidebrook, East Sussex

Another distillery situated in a beautiful place in the UK, Mousehall Estate sits in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in East Sussex. Wine lovers may be intrigued to see that the owners of Mousehall are Gary and Kathy Jordan of South Africa’s Jordan Wine Estate – its Kathy herself who is the guide for the distillery tour. In addition to learning about how Mousehall’s gin is made, the tour includes a five-part tasting of the gin and a sample of the brand’s vodka, followed by a complimentary Gin & Tonic. The wine connection means that Mousehall also has its own winery, with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vineyards on the land. WM Mousehall, Tidebrook, Wadhurst TN5 6PG £25 mousehall.com

MASONS OF YORKSHIRE

Yorkshire, england.

Karl and Cathy Mason started with a Facebook page called ‘G&T Friday’, where they tried and tested their way through gins. They soon decided they could do better, and established their own label in 2013 – but just six years into production, disaster struck for ‘Yorkshire’s first gin’ when a fire broke out at the distillery. Thankfully, the recovery was swift, with a new warehouse opening just outside Bedale later that year. A tour of the new Masons facility – which is still welcoming its first visitors, thanks to the pandemic – takes in a trip to the laboratory, where the ginmaker is riffing on its core range to create new flavoured expressions, from English lavender to that very Yorkshire thing: tea. The experience ends with a G&T of your choice, which seems rather fitting, actually.  LR Trinity Place, Conygarth Way, Leeming Bar, Yorkshire DL7 9EE £25 masonsofyorkshire.com

Plymouth Gin

Devon, england.

This one’s for the history buffs. Plymouth Gin happens to be home to the oldest working distillery in England, with the main stillhouse dating back to 1400. After the comprehensive gin tasting and tour, guests get the chance to meet the master distiller and taste the Plymouth Original Gin and its IWSC Silver-medal-winning Sloe Gin, then take a pew in the medieval hall that houses the Refectory Bar and Cocktail Lounge for both traditional and creative gin cocktail serves. LB 60 Southside St, Plymouth PL1 2LQ From £15 plymouthdistillery.com

Penzance, Cornwall

A brand created by four men with plenty of drinks experience gained from various hospitality roles in London, Pocketful of Stones is located in the centre of Penzance, just a short walk from the railway station, in Cornwall. The brand’s portfolio of spirits is not limited to gins, so there’s a brandy, whisky, liqueurs and even an absinthe to try if you visit the distillery, which also incorporates an enticing bar that opens Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. As well as learning about how the spirits are made and sampling the range, you’ll also hear more about the rather unusual backstory to Pocketful of Stones and how it made the transition from a pub basement in London’s Fitzrovia to a dedicated building on the Cornish coast. WM 13 Causewayhead, Penzance TR18 2SN £10 pocketfulofstones.co.uk

Bicester, Oxfordshire

The only gin distillery based on a World War II RAF base, Sky Wave offers visitors a 75-minute experience that includes a distillery tour, a tutored tasting plus a generous four complimentary Gin & Tonics. At the time of writing, the gin range consists of six varieties, including two flavoured with raspberry and rhubarb and orange and vanilla. Sky Wave’s Old Tom Gin scored an impressive 92 points at the IWSC 2023, so is one to look out for. If you’re travelling with people who don’t appreciate gin, Bicester Heritage and Bicester Village are nearby, so there are at least two attractions locally that you can use as bargaining chips if necessary. The distillery also hosts cocktail masterclasses and live distilling events. WM Bicester Heritage, OX27 8AL £24 skywavegin.com

Tarquin’s

Padstow, cornwall.

Around 15 minutes’ drive south of Padstow in Cornwall, where the brand has one of its own shops, Tarquin’s distillery sits on a windswept hill above the coast. The 90-minute tour consists of a Gin & Tonic on arrival, followed by an outline of the brand’s history, a masterclass on the botanicals used in production, a walking tour of the distillery and a tutored tasting of Tarquin’s four core gins. A nice extra touch is the option to wax your own bottle of the flagship dry gin, giving visitors a personalised keepsake from the visit as well as an excellent gin to drink once back home. There’s some great eating and drinking to be done in and around Padstow, and for those who enjoy their wine too, Camel Valley is only half an hour away by car. WM Higher Trevibban Farm, St. Ervan, PL27 7SH £18 tarquinsgin.com

Tiny Tower Liquor

Back in 2016, Martello Hall bar and micro-distillery opened in Hackney and gave London’s second gin craze some serious edge. Since then, the bar has spawned siblings all over town – and scaled up its production with the recent launch of Tiny Tower Liquor, a label under which to sell gin from across its sites and from its new urban distillery, Teatro Hall in Ealing. Tiny Tower’s new HQ is home to a much larger copper still – sitting pretty at 150 litres – and here, you can taste your way through a flight from the range, take yourself on a two-hour blending bender or finesse five recipes at a cocktail masterclass. LR 61 New Broadway, London W5 5AH Tasting, £25; classes from £60 teatrohall.com/distillery

Wyrd Gin (New Forest Spirits)

Hangersley, hampshire.

Wyrd Gin is produced in the New Forest in Hampshire, so the distillery is perfectly placed to combine with a day out exploring the national park. Head distiller Mark is the guide for the distillery tours and is a trained chemist, so has all the know-how you could wish for if you’re after the fine details of crafting a quality spirit. The tour includes a range of samples to try, as well as a complimentary Gin & Tonic on arrival, and lasts 90 minutes. If you’re looking for lunch or dinner in the area, it’s good to know that the distillery is only half an hour’s drive from Angela Hartnett’s restaurant at Limewood Hotel and The Pig at Brockenhurst. Wyrd also offers ‘Distil Your Own Gin’ experiences if the tour whets your appetite for spirit production. WM Forest Corner Farm, Hangersley, Ringwood BH24 3JW £25 wyrdspirits.com

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Gin distillery tours in Northern Ireland

Boatyard Distillery

County fermanagh, northern ireland.

The best way to explore Fermanagh’s waterways is by boat, which luckily is also one of the best ways to visit the Boatyard Distillery. Set on Lough Erne near the county town of Enniskillen (which, according to local legend, once had its own gin palace), it’s the first legal distillery in Fermanagh since 1890. The distillery is family-run – with the sweet gale botanical used in its gin grown on the family farm – and a small affair, but with a generous tour offering that includes a tasting and two gin cocktails. LB Tullybay Marina, 346 Lough Shore Rd, Drumcrow East, Enniskillen BT93 7DX Tasting, talk and tour, £50 boatyarddistillery.com

Donaghadee, Northern Ireland

Just off the harbour of Donaghadee in County Down, Copeland’s coastal spirits – named after the offshore islands once used as a base for smugglers bringing booze into Ireland – include rum and blended whisky, but its Classic Irish and Navy Strength gins were where the story began. It’s an impressive site, an old bottling company and historic picturehouse redeveloped in 2019 to encompass the company’s three pot stills. Learn more about the building’s heritage, take a view across the production floor and sample from the distillery’s citrussy range on a 90-minute yarn-filled tour.  LR Manor St, Donaghadee BT21 0HF Tour £22.50 copelanddistillery.com

Gin distillery tours in Scotland

Edinburgh Gin

Edinburgh, scotland.

While the subterranean bar and visitor centre might now have competition across the road from the more overt Johnnie Walker Experience, Edinburgh Gin is still a top attraction for spirit lovers in the Scottish capital. In a cave-like space you can learn to craft your own blend on a mini pot still or taste through the popular range of London Dry and flavoured numbers (Edinburgh Gin’s Rhubarb and Ginger expression has been a crowd pleaser for years and just scooped Silver with the IWSC). Other tour and gin tasting options include an evening themed around Scottish ‘tipples, tales and traditions’ or an indulgent evening of gin and chocolate pairing.  LR 1A, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD From £12 edinburghgin.com

Holyrood Distillery

Another essential Edinburgh stop-off, Holyrood is based at the foot of Arthur’s Seat. While whisky is at the core of the operation (this is Scotland, after all), the distillery has been branching out into experimental rum production as well as a range of classy, textured gins tipped for mixing in a Martini. Its Height of Arrows gin label offers a pure expression of juniper and also sees the team experiment in cask-aged offerings. At the distillery, see for yourself inside the on-site ‘spirits lab’ where the team take you through a tasting before unleashing you on your own craft cocktails to take with you back to the bar at the end of each session.  LR 19 St Leonard’s Ln, Edinburgh EH8 9SH From £16 holyrooddistillery.co.uk

Isle of Harris

Hebrides, scotland.

There can’t be many gin distilleries in the world with surroundings as dramatic as this one. Based in Tarbert on the Hebridean island of Harris, the Isle of Harris distillery sits a few metres from the shore and offers lovers of its seaweed-infused gin the chance to sample the product while hosts share the story of its creation a stone’s throw from where the signature ingredient is sourced. The distillery also makes its own whisky, which you can try on the tour along with the gin, and the local sandy beaches are as good as the drinks. It may be a little out of the way but a visit to this particular distillery is virtually guaranteed to be special. WM Tarbert, Isle of Harris HS3 3DJ £17.50 harrisdistillery.com

Praban na Linne

Isle of sky, scotland.

The Isle of Skye conjures images of whisky but it’s on the south-eastern coast of the island at Eilean Iarmain where you’ll find the Gaelic Gin still house, the home of Uisge Lusach gin. It’s tucked in amongst some historic buildings on the water’s edge overlooking the stone pier. The distillery’s shepherd’s hut is where tastings take place, giving visitors spectacular views across Loch Hourn to enjoy while sampling the gins (and the brand’s whiskies too, if you wish). The brand won medals for each of the three whiskies and two gins it entered in this year’s IWSC, so you’re likely to be as impressed by the spirits as you are by Skye’s stunning scenery. WM Eilean Iarmain, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV43 8QR gaelicwhisky.com

Isle of Mull, Scotland

Visiting the rugged Isle of Mull is a magical experience, Tobermory’s colourful row of seafront houses the place to aim for once you’ve stepped foot off the ferry. What makes it even more of a worthy destination is its Tobermory distillery, which admittedly has its history in Scotch production (first established in 1798) – but is making just as much of a name for itself in the 21 st century gin world. A 45-minute tasting session allows you to explore the range of three gins – each of which make good use of unique coastal and Hebridean botanicals, from samphire to wild heather. LR Ledaig, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NR £18.50 tobermorydistillery.com

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The Gin School Experience

The Gin School at Pearse Lyons Distillery is Dublin’s ultimate gin experience. Located on the grounds of Dublin’s only family-owned distillery, the Gin School is housed in newly restored early 20th Century townhouses in the heart of The Liberties, Dublin.

During this two-hour gin experience, you will don an apron before entering the gin school where you are surrounded by scores of botanicals and fragrant gin notes. Our in-house experts will guide you through the history of gin and how it came to be one of the most popular drinks of the 21 Century. Throughout this sensory experience, you will develop a greater understanding of the perfect botanicals before putting your miniature copper pot-still to work. While your mini pot still is bubbling away, local seasonal bites will be served and paired with our signature Ha’Penny and Míl Gin cocktails.

Once your unique gin is ready, you will get the opportunity to check the alcohol strength, gaining approval from our in-house experts. You will then seal the 70cl bottle before adding a personalised label, ready to enjoy at home.

The Pearse Lyons Distillery is open Seven days a week; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With the first tours starting at 11:00 a.m. and the last tour starting at 5:00 p.m. Tours operate on an hourly basis. 

Pearse Lyons Distillery is located in Dublin 8 on James’s Street. You can use Google Maps by entering EirCode D08ET27. Our Visitor Centre address is 121 – 122 James’s Street, Dublin 8, D08ET27, Ireland.

We are conveniently located on one of Dublin’s main thoroughfares and serviced by Dublin’s Hop On and Hop Off buses. 

By Bus: Dublin Bus route numbers 13, 40 and 123 each serve Pearse

Lyons Distillery, stopping on James’s St. Take the 13/40/123 from O’Connell St., D’Olier St. or Dame St. Buses run every 10-15 minutes. 

By Tram: The nearest Tram/Luas stop on the red line is St. James’s/James’s Street. 

Hop On, Hop Off Buses: The distillery is serviced by Big Bus. 

The distillery is a five minute walk from The Guinness Storehouse.

You can book tickets online using the Book Now button on our website. Alternatively you can contact our reservations team on +353 1 691 6000 or [email protected]

We highly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. We have a limited number of spaces on each tour and often sell out in advance. You can purchase a ticket from our website, using the Book Now button.

Yes, you can arrive at the distillery without a booking however we cannot guarantee availability, particularly at peak times. We will do our best to book you onto the next available tour. Our online booking system allows you to see availability of tickets and book in advance to avoid disappointment.

The Whiskey Tour & Tasting Experience is approximately 60 minutes including the tasting.

Yes, all of our tours are fully guided in English with our local storytellers. 

Yes, children are welcome to accompany you on a tour. Children under the age of 10 are free of charge. Those aged 11 to 17 are charged €10 per child. At the tasting bar, children are offered soft drinks and juices while you enjoy your Pearse Irish Whiskey.

Yes, under Irish law customers must be 18 and over to enjoy alcohol responsibly. Identification will be requested upon entry if you are lucky enough to look younger than 25 years of age.

Yes, we can offer tours in French and German for groups of 20 or more when booked well in advance. For individuals, we have QR codes where you can download a language guide to accompany you on your tour.

Yes, we offer a discount of 10% for a group of 15+. Groups of 10 or more can be booked in advance by contacting our reservations team on +353 1 691 6000 or email [email protected]

We are currently renovating our distillery bar, once opened we’ll be able to offer tasting.

Yes, we can reschedule you but we need to know at least four hours in advance of your tour so we can resell the tickets as we have limited spaces on each tour. To reschedule, please contact our reservations team on +353 1 691 6000 or email [email protected]

If you arrive up to 10 minutes after your tour time, we will try our best to have you catch up with the tour. If you arrive after this time, unfortunately you will not be able to join the tour but we will do our very best to accommodate you on the next available tour. We recommend you arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.

Yes, we sell gift cards from our visitor centre reception. Each card is treated like cash so the recipient can use it against an experience, items in the gift shop or even in our Tea Room for a bite to eat.

There is on-street parking for cars along James’s Street and Echlin Street. There is a multi storey car park available on Thomas St. Coachs can use the setdown area outside the main distillery gates to drop visitors off and then move on to coach parking at Guinness Storehouse or along the Quays.

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By: Author Julianna Barnaby

The Best London Gin Distilleries for Tastings, Tours and Experiences

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London has had a long love affair with gin – no surprise then that there are a tonne of cool gin distilleries, tours and experiences in the city. These are the gin experiences and gin distilleries in London that you shouldn’t miss. 

We’re pretty sure that London is at least 50% fuelled by gin. Our obsession with all things gin has been going for centuries and, with a slew of cool distillery openings in the past few years, shows no sign of abating. 

But where can you find the really good stuff? You know, the kind of gin that makes you stop after your first sip to bow down and recognise the fact that what you are drinking is pure fabulousness – almost, but not quite too good for the likes of you. 

Gather round, friends, we’re about to discover the best gin experiences in London. Cool distilleries, tastings and experiences for your next tipple. 

Best Gin Distilleries in London 

After more than a century where gin fell out of favour in the capital, it’s back with a vengeance. Praise be for that. Here are our favourite gin distilleries in London.

The London Distillery Company

If you like a bit of variety with your liquor, then you’ll love visiting The London Distillery Company .

They were the first whisky distillery in London in over a century, and their fabulous rye Whisky will make you glad it came back.

Of course, we’re all about the gin – and it’s excellent. Inspired by the botanicals of English gardens, the ‘Kew’ series really is a masterclass in British gin (and one of our favourite tipples in the summer months).

You can discover what we’re talking about yourself with a tour of the tiny Bermondsey gin distillery. It’s one of our favourite gin tasting experiences in London, walking you through their entire collection and the production process.

Half Hitch London 

There’s a certain thrill that comes with sampling a small and exclusive batch of gin like that distilled at Half Hitch London .

Even better if it’s concocted from all kinds of carefully-selected and obscure ingredients, like Malawian black tea and bergamot.

Located in the bustling Camden Market, we love swinging by this stall to sample some gin. There’s also usually a batch being distilled right before your eyes, in a copper pot.

Don’t let the humble setup fool you; owner Mark Holdsworth knows his stuff. He spent fifteen years working for Bacardi, before venturing off to do his own thing. And a great thing it is.

City of London Distillery 

Gin has been a country-wide obsession for many centuries, however there was a long lull in production in the heart of the capital.

All that has well and truly changed now, and the City of London Distillery was at the forefront of that revolution. 

Since launching their flagship gin back in 2012, they’ve expanded their range to include six delicious tipples.

Our personal fave is award-winning City of London Dry Gin, although we also get a hearty dose of local pride sipping The Square Mile with its distinctive logo.

The best way to experience their range is to take their famous City of London gin distillery tour in London. You’ll get a behind the scenes peek at production, as well as a taste of three gins. 

They also do a “design your own” gin lab experience as well (we’ve done it and it. is. brilliant ). Otherwise, head down to their subterranean bar – one of the best gin bars in London – for a cheeky tipple or two.

Read More: Here’s why I picked the City of London’s distillery bar as one of the coolest bars in Farringdon 

East London Liquor Company 

So we all love gin (obviously), but sometimes it’s nice to have a little bit of choice. Enter the East London Liquor Company , that also produces whisky and vodka as well.

It’s hard to believe that not long ago, this was the first gin distillery in East London in over a century. It might have been awhile, but gin (& co) was back with a bang.

Today the distillery has won many awards and also runs some of the best London distillery tours. 

There are three standard tours to choose from (from 30 minutes to an hour-and-a-half), as well as a regular calendar of special events as well.

If you ask us, you can’t miss the classic London Dry Gin, with its subtle but noticeable hit of cardamom. 

Beefeater Gin 

With all these new-fangled hipster distilleries, you’d be forgiven for thinking gin in London is a young person’s game. 

You’d be sorely mistaken, however. In fact, there are still a few old timers around the place such as the famous Beefeater Gin .

The unusual name is drawn from the nickname for royal palace guards. It was bestowed upon the distillery soon after it opened its first factory in Chelsea in 1876.

Well over a century later, it’s still one of the most popular British gin companies. They also run one of the best gin tours in London. 

These include a “smell tour” of ingredients used to give gin its characteristic flavour.

Mother’s Ruin 

Walthamstow

Before gin became the tipple of choice for stylish Londoners, it was feared it would be the downfall of society as the Georgians knew it.

It was a ‘mother’s ruin!’, it was declared – responsible for turning otherwise prim and proper women into utter drunkards (we can relate).

Fears of the impending social apocalypse didn’t come to fruition, luckily. Instead, ‘ Mother’s Ruin ’ became the name of a pretty fantastic gin distiller in London.

We particularly love the ‘Gin Palace’ in an old WWII munitions factory. Inside, you can sample over 80 different types of gin, guilt-free.

Sipsmith 

Who hasn’t dreamed of starting a bar or distillery with their best friend, especially after a few fine drinks have been consumed?

Well, the brains behind Sipsmith actually put the chatter into action. The two best friends opened their distillery in 2009 and have been going strong ever since.

Numerous awards show it was a mighty fine call, while we can certainly attest the gin is delicious.

To find out what all the fuss is about you can take a distillery tour. The standard price includes a behind-the-scenes look as well as some tastings.

They also do a fabulous cocktail class, which is one of our favourite gin experiences in London. 

Graveney Gin

Graveney Gin is just the small-batch London gin distillery that Tooting needed – even if it didn’t know it.

Distiller and long-time gin fanatic Victoria Christie (who was drinking G&Ts well before it became cool again) first started producing this organic gin in South London after a masterclass at The Ginstitute. Fast forward a couple of years and she’d released her first batch of the stellar Graveney Gin.

The rest, as they say, is history. Each batch is made using a 30l copper still and fresh botanicals – making it one of the most unique tipples in the city.

Portobello Road Gin

Notting Hill

If we haven’t yet convinced you that London is really, really into its gin – we present to you: The Distillery .

This simply-named venue is basically a gin lover’s playground, offering up four enticing levels of gin-related debauchery and its own distillery producing Portobello Road gin.

Amongst the fun there are multiple tasting spaces, including the oh-so-fancy Boardroom for group tastings. Then there’s two bars, the distillery and the Ginstitute (scroll up for more information about that).

If you’re looking to wow the gin lover in your life or just experience one of the best gin tastings in London, then you’d better head on over to this gin paradise.

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Highwayman Gin 

Kentish Town 

When we call this one ‘small batch’, we mean really small batch. As in, sixteen bottles a day, distilled in a humble copper pot behind the bar.

Plus, it’s not just the teensy tiny production that makes Highwayman Gin one of the most unique gin tastings in London. 

There’s also the fact that the best place to taste it is at nearby Ladies & Gents , a tiny bar in Kentish town that holds gin masterclasses using Highwayman. It’s located in a former public loo.

What a place to enjoy a gin night in London. Sure, that’s pretty much peak London. But we are here for it. 

Jensen’s Gin 

There are plenty of London gin distilleries trying all kinds of weird and wonderful things. Then there’s those that remain true to traditional methods and ingredients.

Jensen’s Gin proudly produces ‘gin as it should be’ – gin that’s true to its origins and traditions. Their fabulous Old Tom gin is even replicated from an authentic 1840s gin handbook.

It’s obviously working, as this Bermondsey gin distillery is one of the best loved in the city. 

You can sample their gin from their home in one of the archways at the end of Maltby Street Market on weekends, or email them to book in for a distillery tour.

Heading to Bermondsey? Why not combine a visit to Jensen’s with a trip to the Bermondsey Beer Mile – London’s coolest collection of craft beer breweries . 

The Aussies have certainly made their mark on the London food and drink scene, and it’s not just with coffee shops. We’ve also got the Land Down Under to thank for what’s on offer at 58 Gin .

Coming from abroad, owner Mark isn’t afraid to tear up the rule book and do things his own way. It was this attitude that saw him garner the nickname “Moonshine Mark” as he tinkered away with his recipe.

Eventually, he hit the jackpot and the first batch of 58 Gin was crafted. Crisp and soft with nine distinct botanicals, the gin was an immediate hit.

58 Gin runs a gin distilling experience in London, where you can learn more about the process. You’ll then have a chance to craft your own gin to take away with you (more on that later).

Hayman’s Distillery 

They say if you’re onto a good thing then why change it – and that’s certainly the ethos of Christopher Hayman, chief gin maker at Hayman’s Distillery .

Considering that Christopher is a fifth-generation London gin producer, we’re certainly not about to disagree with him. 

Then there’s the fact that his gins – and especially the ‘Deeply Rested’, if you ask us – are pretty damn fantastic.

All in all, his traditional approach and recipes have obviously paid off. If you want to learn more about Hayman’s methods and sample some delicious gin (and of course you do!), then they run both tours and a cocktail masterclass.

Sacred Distillery

Back in the 1800s, as gin mania really took hold in London, times got desperate. Such was the demand for gin that pretty much anything that could be distilled, was – regardless of taste.

It would take centuries for London to shake off its bad gin-related hangover, and it wasn’t really until the late 2000s that people started taking London gin seriously again.

At the forefront of that movement was Ian Hart of Sacred Distillery . 

If there was someone to lend a hand to restoring London’s gin reputation, he was a good pick, having a degree in science from Cambridge. As well as a pretty intense passion for gin.

Ian blended his analytical approach and passion for gin to create a pretty amazing product. Each bottle of Sacred gin is well-thought out and exceptionally produced, but with plenty of heart.

To experience it for yourself, you can tour the distillery, learn to make your own gin or try your hand at a cocktail masterclass. 

King of Soho

Soho is proudly unique and non-conforming, so you’d expect any gin distilled there to offer something that bit different.

With 12 botanicals and made according to 11th century methods, the King of Soho doesn’t disappoint. Made by the son of late Soho personality Paul Raymond, this tipple is a love letter to the borough.

You’ll find this gin on offer at various bars and clubs around London. They also have semi-regular pop-ups where you can give it a try. 

Gin Lane 1751

London Bridge 

Named after the infamous painting that depicted the debauchery caused by gin in the 1700s, Gin Lane 1751 is one of my favourite distilleries.

They hark back to a Victorian style of gin, complete with charming vintage bottles. You know, the kind you finish and then can’t convince yourself to throw away.

The ‘Victoria’ pink gin is my go-to for a cocktail, however all of their four gins are pretty fantastic. 

Other Gin Tastings, Tours & Experiences in London 

Discovering london’s gin in a mini cooper.

Looking to dive deeper and learn more about gin on a gin tasting in London? Here are some great tours which will take you under the surface and introduce you to some of London’s best gin experiences.

It’s more British than crumpets and corgis – discovering London’s gin in a retro Mini Cooper .

We know there’s some steep competition, but this might just be the best gin distillery tour in London.

Over two hours, you’ll drop by two gin bars and also tour a distillery. A passionate local will be your driver, full of insider information and gin history.

Three gin drinks are included in the price, so you can expect to step out of the Mini feeling quite merry.

Borough Market & Beefeater Gin Tour

Take in some of the best tastes on offer in London with the Borough Market and Beefeater Gin Distillery Tour . 

They’re two of our favourite hotspots in the capital for food and drink and we’re pretty confident you’ll love them too. 

Get the insider perspective on the market’s history and premier stalls. Then, move on to Beefeater’s gin where you’ll tour the distillery and – of course – sample some varieties.

As it’s a small group tour, you might even meet some new gin-obsessed buddies.

Gin Journey 

If you love drinking gin, be assured you’re in good company worldwide. Knowing this, Gin Journey has set up gin-related events in cities all over the globe.

Of course, any company that specialises in gin journeys has to have plenty on offer in London. After all, it is the home of gin (and that’s not just my London bias talking).

Every Saturday, three separate tours are run visiting the neighbourhoods of Soho, Shoreditch and Bermondsey. On each journey, you’ll get to explore five amazing venues and sample the gins at each.

Led by a gin expert, it’s a great way to learn about gin and also meet some other gin enthusiasts to drink with.

The Ginstitute

Tucked inside the four-storey gin wonderland that is The Distillery, the Ginstitute is a mecca for gin lovers from all over the world. 

Learn everything you could possibly want to know about the history and production of gin at their London gin masterclass.

Once you’ve filled up on gin knowledge, and, of course, gin – you’ll have the chance to craft your own. You never know, yours might just be the next big thing!

What sets this London gin distillery “make your own” tour apart is that they keep your recipe on file. So, if you do fall madly in love with your personal recipe you’ll be able to re-order it forever more.

Make Your Own Gin at 58 Gin 

We’ve already mentioned how 58 Gin’s owner got the moniker ‘Moonshine Mark’ thanks to his constant tinkering. Well, it makes sense that he’d offer you your own chance to experiment with gin.

This gin class in London will help you learn about what goes into a perfect bottle of gin. You can also hear about the history of the drink in London and further afar.

From there, it’s your turn to have a go at distilling the perfect bottle for yourself. Someone will be on hand to help you from going astray, but you’ll have definite creative control.

As well as your own wax-sealed 500ml bottle, you’ll also leave the three-hour experience with a ‘gin gift bag’, which sounds pretty good to me.

Sipsmith Supper Club 

Sipsmith have a good range of gin-related activities you can take part in. Some of these are the kind of straightforward fun you’d expect from a distillery: tours, tastings, the occasional cocktail masterclass.

But they also have something else that should be on your radar – a gin supper club . That’s basically exactly what you’d think it is: a supper club with gin pairings. Wait, it gets better. 

The people they team up with to do the cooking are the folks from La Trompette, a Michelin-starred restaurant and neighbour to Sipsmith. They cook up a delicious menu of French food that goes rather well with a few of Sipsmith’s drinks. 

Secret Gin Tour 

Perhaps you want to learn more about gin. Perhaps you want to drink a lot of the stuff while you do – it’d only be right, in the name of education that is. Then, perhaps you’d not want to restrict yourself to just one distillery.

We understand your predicament. Not to worry, we can also highly recommend this distillery tour from Secret Food Tours . It’s so good they actually won awards for it. So what do they do?

Well, they’ll take you on a tour of some of London’s best, including a few that are mentioned in our guide here. 

You’ll be starting off at an emporium with hundreds of bottles to taste and once you’ve completed your research you’ll be off on your way to cruise through the streets of Soho and track down a few more distilleries, and then a few more. 

When all’s said and done you’ll have hit all the top spots in under four hours and learnt a whole lot about England’s gin culture in the process. 

Map of London’s Gin Experiences and Distilleries

Click here for a map of the distilleries and experiences featured in this guide. 

Practical Tips for Exploring London’s Gin Distilleries 

• Want to taste gin like a pro? The first step is to ditch the tonic, ice and garnishes and taste the gin neat then dilute with some water for the second tasting. 
• There are a lot of different opinions about which glass is best for sampling gin – whichever you go for, make sure it’s sparkling clean so nothing interferes with the flavours and aromatics of the gin. 
• Gin should be tasted at room temperature – both extreme heat and cold can affect the flavours. 
• Smell first – swirl the gin and smell it from a couple of inches away. 
• Taste the gin neat first and then diluted with water – both will help you pick up the flavours and botanicals of the gin. 
• If you really love gin and want to try even more delicious concoctions, try the Craft Gin Club – they deliver great gin straight to your door. 

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DISTILLERY TOURS

We would love for you to join us for a friendly and informative guided distillery tour at our Stockport Town Centre distillery.

Our distillery tour will give you a sneak peek ‘behind the scenes’, whilst enjoying a double Stockport G&T (or two!).

We will welcome you with a double G&T and let you sit and relax whilst we tell you all about the history of gin, about us, who we are, how we got started and what is next for us!

Whilst enjoying a second double G&T, we will then guide you behind the scenes and share an insight into our distilling process, chat to you about the flavour profiles of each gin, show you some of the botanicals we use, and of course you will get to taste our range of delicious gins!

At the end there will be a chance for you to ask us any questions you think we've left unanswered during the tour as well as purchase items from our shop.

PRICE - £25 PER PERSON

DURATION - Approx. 1 HOUR 30 MINS

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• A welcome double Gin & Tonic on arrival
• An insight into the history of gin as well as learning all about Stockport Gin and our journey to date
• A 2nd double Gin & Tonic
• A guided tour behind the scenes of our distillery
• Tasting of all our gins
• Q&A Session
• 10% discount off 70cl bottle purchases

Bookings for tours can also be made in person by visiting us in our Gin Shop!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CLICK HERE  for a list of frequently asked questions regarding our tours!

PLEASE NOTE

Distillery Tours are for those aged 18 and over only. Please don't be offended if we ask you for proof of age if you look younger than 25!

Our shop and distillery are wheelchair accessible but please do let us know before hand if you require wheelchair access, or have any other specific requirements, so we can make your experience with us as enjoyable as possible. Email us on [email protected].

We advise that anyone attending our Distillery Tour does not drive to the event as you will be enjoying 2 double gin and tonics plus tasters as part of the tour. Our distillery is easily accessible by public transport.

LARGE GROUPS

We do not accept stag / hen parties or large groups on public tours. If you wish to take part in one of our tours as a large group please email us before you book on [email protected] and we can discuss your options with you.

PRIVATE TOURS

We can also offer private tours to large groups of up to 20 people. For more information on this please contact us on [email protected].

CANCELLATION POLICY

All distillery tours are non-refundable.

In the unfortunate event that you cannot attend your booking we will happily transfer you to an alternative date. However, we require a minimum of 7 days notice. Unfortunately, we cannot transfer bookings with less than 7 days notice before the event.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Gift vouchers can be purchased for Distillery Tours using the BOOK NOW button above and selecting the 'Purchase as a Gift Voucher' option or in person at our Gin Shop.

Gift vouchers are only redeemable by booking a tour and cannot be used for any other offer, event or item.

Vouchers are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase and must be redeemed against a Distillery Tour booking within that time.

Gift vouchers are non-refundable.

Experiences

Join us at our distillery by The Silent Pool in the heart of The Surrey Hills

Our tours and experiences offer something for everyone, whether you're a gin enthusiast or looking for an event to enjoy with friends, or share with colleagues. Our home is incredibly special, and you will find the distillery tucked away at the edge of the mystical Silent Pool itself. Situated in a beautiful, iconic National Landscape, our distillery’s location provides us with a treasure trove of locally sourced botanicals, carefully integrated into our Silent Pool Gin recipe.

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Join us at our distillery by the Silent Pool where we handcraft our

iconic Silent Pool Gin as well as our Small Batch range of spirits.

Distillery Tour

Our distillery sits in the heart of the Surrey Hills and this beautiful location truly inspires the way we work. Join us to see where we handcraft, distil and bottle our iconic gin. Our guide will explain the legend of the Silent Pool, why and how we chose this location for our distillery, and the history of gin itself. Visit the stills that make our spirits and find out about our four-stage distillation process and how we get the best out of the carefully selected botanicals that flavour our gins. And of course you get to taste our range of spirits, and discover our distillers’ recommended serves.

Aroma Experience

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of aroma garnishing, where your senses are heightened to elevate our gin. The Silent Pool Gin Aroma Experience invites you to master the art of creating your very own aroma garnishes, ensuring every Gin & Tonic is transformed into the ultimate G&T.

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Our gin distillery is a unique venue in the heart of the Surrey Hills that will make your private celebrations or corporate events unforgettable.  We can also bring the Silent Pool Gin magic to your event with a fully staffed and stocked pop-up bar.

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Planning a staycation in the UK this year? Or just looking for the next stop on your gin-themed getaway? These UK gin distilleries are the perfect destination for gin lovers! We’ve got you covered thanks to our wonderful Family of Distillers and the exclusive discounts, deals and offers they’re giving Craft Gin Clubbers on their distillery tours and experiences.

From up to 20% off distillery tours, to FREE personal tasting experiences and cocktails, with a Craft Gin Club membership, you can unlock access to these EXCLUSIVE discounts and more over in the Member Offers section of the Members’ Area!

So, let’s see where we’re headed on this gin-tastic trip and find out the delicious discounts and mouth-watering perks each distillery is offering Craft Gin Club members along the way…

Warner’s Distillery

Falls Farm, 34 High Street, Harrington, Northamptonshire, NN6 9NU £5 off a Warner’s Distillery Tour

Known for their hand-picked botanicals harvested from real farm-grown ingredients and with spirits crammed full of flavours of the British countryside, Warner’s Distillery , is a household name in the craft gin world.

You can join Warner’s for an immersive 90 minute distillery tour (tickets cost £35) of their family farm in Harrington, where you will be met by a member of the team with a drink on arrival, and be taken on a journey of taste and discovery.

Walk through our botanical gardens, watch the bees at work and learn how our spirits are made. We love sharing our home and stories with you and can’t wait to see you for a G&T in the beautiful British countryside”

— Tom Warner

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get £5 off a Warner’s Distillery tour (and to end the day, you will also have exclusive access to their farm shop, with 15% OFF everything!)

Cotswolds Distillery

Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 5EX 20% discount off distillery tour & tasting

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the team at Cotswolds Distillery have been lovingly crafting delicious, award-winning spirits since 2014- including our December 2020 Gin of the Month . From their single malt whiskies to their craft gins and liqueurs, everything they make is about quality and flavour above all else.

For £20 you can visit their distillery in Stourton for one of their award-winning Tour & Tastings, for which they won the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award.

The 90 minute tour (which runs daily at 10.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm) takes you around their distillery and cask warehouse to learn and watch live how their award-winning spirits are made. At the end of the tour, visitors get to sample the Cotswolds range of spirits and liqueurs - yummy stuff!

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a 20% discount off Cotswolds Distillery tours & tastings.

Anno Distillers

UNIT 4-5 Crest Industrial Estate, Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent TN12 9QJ 10% off a distillery experience + a free arrival drink + complimentary snacks

Scientists Andy and Norman founded Anno in 2011, bringing gin making back to Kent for the first time in over 200 years. Since then, Anno has gone on to create many spirits, including our May 2015 Gin of the Month.

Guests of Anno’s distillery experiences will discover how they create their award-winning spirits using a carefully crafted blend of science and nature. Learn more about the fascinating history of gin and rum, or have a go at making your own very special gin in one of their Blending Experiences, including samples and drinks - it’s a gin-gin situation!

The tour and tasting with cocktail experience lasts approx. 2.5 hours and their Blending Experiences last 2.5 - 3 hours.

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 10% off a distillery experience + a free arrival drink + complimentary snacks.

NB Distillery

 Halfland Barns, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4QX 20% off a Ginspiration Tour

Situated in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick, East Lothian, NB Distillery are crafters and bottlers of world class and exclusive NB Gins, NB Vodka and, soon, the re-launch of their NB Rum.

Guests to the distillery will be warmly welcomed and then begin their experience by discovering the NB ‘story’ before heading onto a behind-the-scenes tour where you can admire the majestic copper stills and learn how the distillery makes their world-class spirits. 

After all that learning, it’ll then be time to relax with a guided tasting of a ‘flight’ of four (yes, four!) further drinks in their luxury tasting lounge - and all that for £20 per person!

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 20% off an NB Distillery Ginspiration Tour.

Conker Spirit Distillery

Unit 2 163 Stourvale Road, Southbourne Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 5HQ  Two for One on Conker Distillery Tour Tickets

Did you know that Conker is Dorset’s first gin distillery, founded in 2014? They use craftsmanship and the best possible ethical ingredients to distill the excitement and integrity of small batch spirits into the glass - and they did that very thing when creating our spectacular September 2017 Gin of the Month . 

For just £25, you and a gin pal can join Conker’s Founder and Head Conkerer, Rupert, on a tour of their Victorian warehouse distillery in Bournemouth. 

You'll learn how they create their award-winning spirits; from the selection and distillation of botanicals, to the intricate field-to-glass journey of the ethically sourced speciality coffees of their famous Conker Coffee Liqueur. 

Of course, you’ll also  be able to enjoy a guided tasting of the entire Conker range too!

Conker’s distillery tours are £25 per person and take place every Friday afternoon from 2.30pm - 4pm, when their Distillery Tap Room opens its doors to the public for Conker cocktails and wood-fired pizza.

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get two for one tickets on Conker Distillery Tours.

Salcombe Distilling Co.

Salcombe Distilling Company, The Boathouse, 28 Island Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8DP £30 off when booking a Salcombe Gin or Rum School lesson for one or two to share

In this fabulous experience, you can join the Salcombe Distilling Co. team at their waterside Distillery Bar overlooking Salcombe Estuary in Devon to uncover the art of distillation. 

At their outstanding distilling laboratory, you can take charge of a beautiful mini copper pot still to develop and distill your very own bottle of gin or rum to take home with you. 

Enjoy complimentary cocktails during your visit, learn about distillation, be guided through the process by expert distillers and walk away with your very own 70cl bottle of gin or rum in a beautiful white presentation box. 

Your lesson will conclude in the Salcombe Distillery Co. bar where their expert team will mix some of your own newly created gin or rum into a cocktail for you to enjoy!

Gin School sessions are three hours long. Guests can also enjoy 10% off all Salcombe Distilling Co. products in their retail store on their visit.

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get £30 off when booking a Salcombe Gin or Rum school lesson for one or two to share.

The Spirit of Manchester Distillery

The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, Arches 10-15 Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4LP A FREE classic cocktail when you book any distillery experience

Get ready to discover The Spirit of Manchester Distillery , a state-of-the-art distillery in the heart of the city.

Set up by Seb and Jen, a couple who fell in love over gin and distilled 25,000 bottles of Manchester Gin from their dining room, the distillery is now a globally awarded producer of a large spirits portfolio, including gin, vodka, rum, and English Whisky. We were even lucky enough to launch their wedding special edition Tie the Knot Gin in June 2022.

Their distillery tours have been awarded TripAdvisor’s #1 Thing to Do in Manchester so don’t just take our word for it! 

For £25 per person you can explore the distillery over 45 minutes with a G&T in hand to see where every drop of Manchester Gin is made, followed by a tasting of their range. 

They also offer a 2.5-hour Gin Making Experience (£95 per person) in their Gin School. Enjoy all the perks of their tasting experience, then turn your new-found knowledge to distilling your own unique bottle of gin. The perfect gift for gin enthusiasts!

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a FREE classic cocktail when they book any distillery experience.

Nelson's Distillery and School

Unit 5A Grindley Business Village, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST18 0LR 20% off Nelson’s Gin & Vodka School experience

Founded in 2016 by owner and Master Distiller Neil Harrison, Nelson’s is a small-batch distiller based in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside and producers of the special edition Gluggle Jug Gin, Craft Gin Club’s Gin of the Month in June 2019.  

With its state-of-the-art 150 litre copper still “Victory” (aptly named after HMS Victory), Nelson’s produces high-quality award-winning spirits, quality controlled by Neil himself.

Delve into the fascinating history of gin and let your creativity flourish as you craft a blend uniquely tailored to your taste using a selection of botanicals, fruits, and exotic spices. 

Concoct a recipe that really captures your personal flair, then watch in awe as your artisanal creation comes to life through the distillation process. 

You’ll even get to apply a wax seal and label to your 70cl bottle so it’s ready to be taken home the very same day. 

This is a full 5-hour experience with light lunch and refreshments provided and costs £115 for a one-still experience.

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 20% off Nelson’s Gin & Vodka School experience.

Wessex Distillery

Unit 1 Towergate Business Park Wormley GU8 5SY 20% off a guided gin-making experience PLUS £5 off any 70cl gin bottle

This is your chance to visit the Wessex Gin distillery to have a wonderful hands-on experience with the team behind Craft Gin Club’s September 2019 Gin of the Month , and the amazing new RESPECT Gin we have just launched on the Craft Gin Club online shop (check it out here! ).

Set in the beautiful Surrey Hills, you can expect a G&T on arrival along with samples of the Wessex Distillery’s range, before being taken on a guided tour of the distillery and getting the chance to make your very own gin. 

Perfect for beginners and gin enthusiasts alike, it is not to be missed - not least because you will get to go home with your very own 70cl bottle of gin adorned with a personalised label!

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 20% off a guided gin-making experience PLUS £5 off any 70cl Wessex gin bottle.

The Gower Gin Company

Highfield, Port Eynon, Swansea SA31NL A FREE personal tasting event for up to 8 people at The Gower Gin Company

Gin fans fell in love with Andrew and Siân, the husband-and-wife team behind The Gower Gin Company in Wales when their GŴYR Rhamanta London Dry Gin was Craft Gin Club’s February 2020 Gin of the Month . Made in a “bike shed” at the end of their garden on the Gower Pennisular, right by the see, the gin was an instant hit!

You can now take a trip to their picturesque micro-distillery for a personal gin tasting experience like no other. 

Not only will you be sampling Gower gins while finding about The Gower Gin Company journey and taking a look around the distillery, but their knowledgable team are also going to take you through the history of gin itself. This experience is not to be missed!

And, if you would like expand your knowledges of other spirits, the Gower team will also be offering you the option to include tastings of their unique vermouths, their new vodka and their Mor Ladron rum range.  

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a FREE personal tasting event for up to 8 people.

Wardington's Original Ludlow Gin

Ludlow Distillery, Unit 1 & 2 Ludlow Farm Shop, Bromfield Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2JR 15% discount off Distillery Tours and in-store purchases following a tour

You are invited to join the team at Ludlow Distillery on a tour of their amazing site to give you an insight into what they're so passionate about. 

It’s a fantastic opportunity to see how the magic happens and find out how incredible gins like the one they created for Craft Gin Club’s March 2020 Gin of the Month get made.

 Of course, there will be plenty of gins for you to sample and their expert team is there to help you understand the flavour profiles of each one - the only problem you’ll have is picking a favourite!

It’s a fantastic trip out for any gin fan or budding connoisseur.  

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 15% discount off Distillery Tours and in-store purchases following a tour.

Whitby Distillery

8 Botany Way, Whitby, YO22 4QX 15% off Whitby Distillery Tour

If you ever find yourself in the beautiful coastal town of Whitby in North Yorkshire, then a visit to the Whitby Distillery is a must for any gin fan! 

Their hour-long tour will take you behind the scenes at this award-winning distillery and it includes a Whitby G&T as their team give you the low-down on this marvellous company. 

You’ll be taken through all of the botanicals they use as you get exclusive insight into the Whitby gin distilling process. 

This unmissable adventure is then rounded off with a tasting session, where you’ll get to sample some seriously tasty Whitby spirits.

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 15% off Whitby Distillery Tours.

Otterbeck Distillery

Otterbeck Distillery, The Mill, Bell Busk, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DU FREE G&T on arrival when you book a distillery tour

Craft Gin Clubbers fell in love with Otterbeck Distillery’s Cotton Garden Gin when it was our September 2021 Gin of the Month . Now you can visit their distillery in North Yorkshire and see where the magic happens.

Craft Gin Clubbers get a G&T on arrival, which you can sip as you find out how Cotton Gin is made and get introduced to Eliza, the distillery’s beautiful still.

Of course, they’ll be lots of gin to tast - the full Cotton Gin range, in fact. 

This tour is a must-do for any gin fan!

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a FREE G&T on arrival when you book an Otterbeck Distillery Tour.

In the Welsh Wind

Gogerddan Arms, Tanygroes, Cardigan SA43 2HP FREE pair of bespoke In the Welsh Wind glasses PLUS 20% off any 70cl bottle purchases on the day of your Gin Making Experience

Take a trip to Wales for a gin-credible distilling experience at the In the Welsh Wind Distillery.  

The expert team behind Craft Gin Club’s April 2022 Gin of the Month , will have a G&T ready for you on arrival, ready to teach you how to make your own craft gin using botanicals they provide and their bespoke copper pot mini stills.

While your gin is running through the still, you’ll get a tour of the In The Welsh Wind distillery, getting a unique look behind the scenes.

And, as if that wasn’t enough, Craft Gin Clubbers get a set of In The Welsh Wind tasting glass to take home and a 20% discount on any 70cl bottles in their shop. It really does pay to be a Craft Gin Club member!  

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get a FREE pair of bespoke In the Welsh Wind glasses PLUS 20% off any 70cl bottle purchases on the day of your Gin Making Experience.

Downpour - North Uist Distillery

Nunton Steadings, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LU 20% discount on gin tasting experiences PLUS a £5 voucher off any 70cl bottle of gin purchased in the shop on the day of your experience

A trip to the Outer Hebrides would not be complete without a visit to the Nunton Steadings Visitor Centre to meet the team at Downpour Gin - yes, the distillery behind Craft Gin Club’s delicious November 2022 Gin of the Month.

They will guide you through a tasting session like no other! You’ll get to sample their range as they take you through the distillery’s history, their recipe development and their exciting future plans. 

What’s more, you get £5 off any 70cl bottle of Downpour Gin that you purchase on the day if you’re a Craft Gin Club member!  

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 20% discount on gin tasting experiences PLUS a £5 voucher off any 70cl bottle of gin purchased in the shop on the day of your experience.

WhataHoot Distillery

7a King St, King's Lynn PE30 1ET 10% off all experiences and experience vouchers

WhataHoot is the distillery that created Craft Gin Club’s much-loved May 2023 Gin of the Month and to celebrate the occasion, they are giving Craft Gin Clubbers 10% off all of their experiences booked online and their experience vouchers.

They have four experiences to choose from, each one as inviting as the next, from a basic distillery tour and tasting session to a gin-making experience including food and four G&Ts per person. 

All members have to do is head to the WhataHoot website and book. It couldn’t be easier and the experiences are ideal for any true gin lover.

Psst! Craft Gin Club members can get 10% off all experiences and experience vouchers.

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Bought a tour of the distillery for my wife as a Christmas present. On arrival we were met by Fiona who was very welcoming and explained to my wife and her friend what to expect from the tour.

The tour start with a little history of the lovely estate and the talking about the various different herbs and spices that grow in the grounds and go into the gin.

The on site shop is very well laid out and surprisingly included more than just gin.

I’d thoroughly recommend the tour to anyone interested in the gin making process, it is obvious that both Fiona and David have a passion for their product.

Great afternoon out!

Fantastic visit for my husband’s birthday Neil and David both very knowledgeable – great tour of the distillery and some insight into the production of Shortcross with David and then how to make the perfect G&T with Neil. Apparently I make the better G&T so my job from now on! The weather prevented a walk around the grounds – an excuse to visit again!

Fantastic way to spend an afternoon relaxing and catching up with friends in a beautiful setting. Lovely shop and the gin and tonic master class was great fun.

February 2020

Shortcross Distillery Tours

Shortcross irish whiskey and shortcross gin distillery tour, shortcross irish whiskey tour & tasting – £25.50 pp.

• Enjoy a fully immersive guided tour of the distillery and our Irish whiskey process
• Experience first-hand the sights, sounds, tastes, and aromas of a fully operational craft distillery
• Join our resident whiskey expert for a guided tasting of our Shortcross Irish Whiskey and Poitin
• Take home a Shortcross branded TUA glass
• £5.00 voucher towards a 70cl bottle from our tasting room shop
• Experience lasts around 1.5 hour

SHORTCROSS GIN TOUR & TASTING  – £25.50 PP 

• Enjoy a fully immersive guided tour of the distillery and our gin distilling process.
• Enjoy a Gin Tasting
• Sip a Shortcross Gin & Tonic after learning how to pour the perfect Gin & Tonic
• Your very own Shortcross branded glass to take home
• £5.00 voucher towards a bottle of 70CL gin from our tasting room shop

SHORTCROSS IRISH WHISKEY DISCOVERY TOUR EXPERIENCE – £49.50 PP

• A fully immersive guided tour of the distillery and our whiskey making process
• Lead by our head distiller and founder David Boyd-Armstrong, join us for a guided tasting of our Shortcross Irish Whiskey and Poitin
• Visit our cask warehouse
• Sample whiskey from the cask warehouse
• Your very own Shortcross branded whiskey glass to take home
• Experience lasts around 1.5 hours

 SHORTCROSS GIN DISCOVERY TOUR EXPERIENCE – £49.95 PP

(includes a 70cl personalised bottle of gin).

• Walk through the distillery
• Personalise YOUR OWN label
• Wax dip and  label your personalised Shortcross Gin bottle.
• Gin Tasting
• Gin & Tonic Masterclass
• Take home your Personalised Shortcross Gin Bottle
• £5.00 voucher towards a 70cl bottle of gin from our tasting room shop

  Please read our cancellation and Terms & Conditions see here .

If you require further information please contact 028 44 830 001 or email [email protected]

We now serve grazing plates, charcuterie. Pre-ordering recommended.

Accessing the Distillery

Access to the distillery is via Church Road, BT30 9HR The Distillery Entrance is adjacent  to the tree in the middle of the road and before the hump back bridge - if you are unsure of directions please call the distillery.

Terms & Conditions

By purchasing tickets you are in agreement to our Cancellation Terms and Conditions:

• We reserve the right to refuse entry.
• We reserve the right to remove persons from Zoom call.
• Once a date has been chosen, dates cannot be amended.
• Please note tickets for distillery tours are non-refundable. They may be moved to an alternative date if 72 hours notice has been provided. 

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12 Etiquette Tips You Need To Follow On A Bourbon Distillery Tour, According To Industry Experts

For those who love visiting world-class distilleries, particularly those of the bourbon variety, exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail is the best way to line up an action-packed day of learning, sightseeing, and, of course, tasting whiskey. For bourbon lovers, a distillery tour is huge fun, but there are a few etiquette tips to keep in mind to ensure that you and the other guests have the best experience possible.

We've gathered expert advice from some of the best bourbon brands to give us first-hand insight into how to be on your best behavior while on a bourbon distillery tour. Angel's Envy distillery operations manager Damian Gallaher and distillery general manager Dee Ford discussed these etiquette tips. Additionally, we spoke with assistant general manager at Michter's Distillery, Anne Mae, for her useful advice on the dos and don'ts of distillery touring.

Along with these experts, I've also worked as a brand ambassador in spirits, conducting large consumer tastings and events. I know that customer behavior and engagement can be what makes or breaks a session. Folks spend plenty of time, money, and attention when planning a trip on the Bourbon Trail; these etiquette tips can equip you with the knowledge to have fun, stay safe, and contribute to everyone's enjoyment.

Book in advance

Benjamin Franklin once said, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." Whether or not he was saying this in reference to attending a bourbon distillery tour is unclear, but the advice remains sound nonetheless. Luckily, Damian Gallaher from Angel's Envy echoes this same sentiment, with some practical advice. "Book in advance. Bourbon tourism is booming. Although some distilleries may have walk-in opportunities for tours and tastings, these are the exception, not the rule."

Gallaher explains that if you're setting your expectations high and going to the effort to travel to a distillery, taking the time to make a booking is well worth it. "Nothing is worse than planning a dream trip to Bourbon Country only to find out your favorite distillery is sold out". Having a booking locked in at your distillery of choice means you don't have to cause unnecessary stress for the staff in trying to deliver a satisfying experience.

Booking a distillery tour is convenient enough, and guests can book easily on distillery websites. This also gives an opportunity to discover the full range of options at your chosen distillery. Anne Mae from Michter's recommends looking ahead in this way, with yet more useful advice. "Do some research about the distillery you plan to visit and learn about the different tours and experiences they offer." Planning ahead for all the distillery experiences you want to do is another way to avoid causing confusion or disruption when you arrive.

Distilleries can be bustling places, and often tours run like clockwork to a schedule. Being on time is the best way to keep your end of the bargain as a visitor. Anne Mae recommends you arrive at least 10 minutes early to give you time to check in and familiarize yourself with the facility. Damian Gallaher echoes this sentiment, stressing the importance of being on time. "Please keep in mind that there most likely is a tour right before yours and right after yours. For these to run smoothly and not impact the experiences of others, they have to start and end on time."

Not only does it pay to manage your time prior to attending a distillery tour, but Gallaher also describes how staying conscious of your timekeeping and scheduling can save you hassle down the line. This is especially true when lining up an action-packed day on the bourbon trail. "Make sure you have allotted sufficient time to get to each location," says Gallaher, "and avoid overextending yourself. More stops do not always equal more fun." Of course, as Gallaher also points out, not fitting everything you want to see into a single trip just gives you an excuse to return.

Leave the kids at home

This is an easy one to overlook. Your mind is fixated on the bourbon-fueled adventure ahead of you; the whole family is in the car for the day ... and you arrive to find out that the kiddies don't really fit into this vision. Damian Gallaher explains that there are some valid reasons for distilleries stopping children at the door. "Some distilleries are able to accommodate children; some are not. There are legal guidelines all distilleries must adhere to regarding the presence of minors. Always check before you go." Arriving with children when there are legal reasons they're not allowed on-site can put staff in an awkward position as they have to ask you to remove them from the premises.

Of course, legal regulations aren't the only considerations when bringing children to a bourbon distillery. Gallaher continues: "Even if your destinations do allow for children, please keep in mind it may impact the adults in your group and what they are able to do at the distillery." For obvious reasons, bourbon distilleries may not be as interesting to kids as they are to adults, so it may just be better for everyone if they don't get dragged along.

Ask questions

When speaking to a large group of people, there's nothing worse than a silent audience. Whether guiding guests through the distillery or stepping them through the intricacies of bourbon's flavors and aromas, a group that's tongue-tied can make it difficult to stimulate engagement and raise the tour's energy. The best way to improve your own experience on a bourbon tour, as well as that of the other guests, is to ask questions.

This is one of Damian Gallaher's key etiquette tips for visitors. "Don't be afraid to ask questions — even if you think they're silly. If you're wondering about something, so are others in your group." What's more, asking many questions is actually helpful to tour guides, as it helps them connect with the group. Gallaher explains that guests having questions is actually preferable. "Kentucky Bourbon Trail guides are some of the most knowledgeable bourbon experts in the world. They love to share their knowledge with brand-new whiskey enthusiasts and lifelong enthusiasts alike."

Anne Mae also suggests asking lots of questions during your tour, reminding guests to ask not only about the qualities of the final products but also how the production process impacts them. If you have any uncertainties about what particular equipment does, how different ingredients are added, or who does what, putting your hand up is certainly encouraged. "Your tour guide is there to help you learn and appreciate the art of making whiskey."

Remember, it may be someone else's first time

Chances are, at some point, you've attended an event, tour, or tasting with that one know-it-all in the corner who's just bursting to show off their expertise. Damian Gallaher reminds guests that even if they're already familiar with the distillery's products and processes or have an encyclopedic knowledge of bourbon, it's important to remember that may not be the case for all guests. "If you've heard the bourbon laws four times that day, then one, you've booked too many experiences for one day," he says. "Two, there are probably others on their first tour." 

Gallaher explains that although it's wonderful if you have extensive bourbon knowledge or know more than others are offering in the group, the respectful thing to do is to keep it to yourself. It's important to trust your tour guide to touch on relevant concepts in their own time. Just because they haven't mentioned a particular fact or explained a stage in distilling doesn't mean that information doesn't have an intentional place later in the tour. It's important to engage and ask questions, but avoid using questions as a way to demonstrate your knowledge.

Keep an open mind

Whether bourbon is your chosen tipple or not, it's important to keep an open mind when attending a bourbon distillery tour. Even if you've decided bourbon isn't for you, being open to new experiences and information can only improve your experience and help the tour guide. A group of open-minded visitors who're there to learn makes it much easier to engage with and deliver an enjoyable experience.

"During the tour, keep an open mind and be willing to try spirits that you might not typically drink or are not familiar with. This will allow you to explore new flavors and expand your palate," suggests Anne Mae. "Keep in mind that our taste preferences change over time, so you might discover a new favorite expression during the tasting." 

Perhaps there's a bourbon with less corn and more rye that sparks unexpected joy. Maybe you find that with a promising bourbon and chocolate pairing , your experience of a whiskey you've previously written off gets a new lease on life. Your guide isn't there to trick you into liking bourbon but to suggest different ways to enjoy the spirit that may open up new doors of enjoyment.

Pace yourself

Wineries, breweries, and distilleries are all places where it's easy to get a little carried away. It makes sense; you're literally at the source of your favorite products. The golden ticket winners who went to the chocolate factory hardly exercised much restraint, but then, it didn't work out so well for most of them. Even if you're most looking forward to the part where you get to actually drink the bourbon, it's essential that you stay mindful of your consumption.

Damian Gallaher offers this advice –  "Pace yourself. Distilled spirits have a higher proof — these are not wine tastings. For context, many wines are roughly 25 proof. The whiskeys you will be tasting will be anywhere from 80 proof to over 120 proof." Pacing yourself doesn't just mean being conscientious of the whiskey to enjoy at one site. For many, a distillery tour is just one stop-off of many on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Gallaher also has a recommendation for how many visits to squeeze into one day. "Three tastings (most tastings will involve multiple pours) over the course of a day is about where you want to be."

Be attentive

When we said there's nothing worse than a quiet audience, that wasn't actually true. There is one thing worse than a quiet audience, and that's an audience that doesn't pay attention in the first place. Imagine guiding a group of people through the distillery grounds, and a few members wander off or chat loudly the whole way through. Being inattentive can make it harder for the tour guide and disrupt the experience for the rest of the group.

This doesn't just apply to the moving tour of the facility but the tasting experience as well. "Listen to what your tasting guide says to get the most out of your bourbon tasting," says Damian Gallaher. 

Typically, the more alcohol a group consumes, the more chatty they become. While this may stimulate more question-asking, it can also mean more disruptive talking at the back of the class. It's important to be mindful of the ongoing presentation and remain attentive throughout. Groups usually get a chance to have a chat amongst themselves at some point during a tour or tasting, so just sit tight and stay focused while enjoying the tour.

Follow instructions

While you may be a seasoned bourbon distillery visitor or just be holding out for that delicious bourbon reward at the end, it's essential that you follow instructions throughout. A distillery tour is a carefully curated experience, and it's bad etiquette to jump the gun. Damian Gallaher urges visitors to listen to everything the tour guide says and follow instructions carefully. "Don't sit down and immediately drink the bourbon sample in front of you."

Dee Ford, Angel's Envy distillery general manager, reminds us that there's more to enjoying whiskey than just sipping. "Wait for your guide to talk you through the process. Nosing is just as important as tasting." Whether or not you already know how to taste bourbon like a pro , it's essential that you listen to the instructions your guide gives you throughout. For example, you may not know from looking at it that a bourbon is high enough proof to scorch your nose clean off, but your guide may warn you to proceed with caution or nose the bourbon from a distance. If you dive your nose right in without taking the time to listen, you may end up with regretful tears in your eyes.

Share your opinions on tasting notes

While there are certain times during a distillery tour when your ears are more useful than your mouth, sharing your opinions can be a great way to engage with the tour guide and positively contribute to the experience. The key is to wait until an appropriate moment to share your opinions without interrupting the tour or derailing the tasting. Typically, a tour guide will ask for tasting notes or opinions, and when they do, sharing is encouraged.

As Dee Ford instructs: "Do share your personal tasting notes when asked by your guide. They like to get your input, which makes it more fun for everyone. Someone else may be thinking of the same tasting notes as you." Mentioning that you can taste notes like cocoa, vanilla, citrus, or caramel can actually help other guests connect with those characteristics and even help them find their own. If you sometimes struggle to find flavors or aromas, looking over a bourbon-tasting wheel before or during your tasting can help stimulate the recognition of notes in the bourbon.

Usually, as soon as one guest goes out on a limp and shares what they're tasting, others gain the courage to do the same. It's always helpful to take one for the team and be the first to share your tasting notes when asked.

Thank your guide at the end

It may seem basic, but remembering your manners is also a part of good bourbon distillery tour etiquette, including saying thank you. "Do consider thanking your guide if you enjoyed their tasting process," Dee Ford says. Distillery tour guides put a huge amount of effort into ensuring that your experience is enjoyable, informative, and unique. This also means treating every new group like welcome guests while being friendly and attentive to their needs.

A brief thank you is the fastest way to show that you appreciate this effort and assure the guide that you had a positive experience. Thanking your guide is also extremely helpful to new or less-experienced tour guides. Thanking them after the tour can let them know they're doing well and help them hone their abilities as tour guides. If you have constructive feedback, this can also be helpful but remember that too much criticism can undermine a thank you.

Gratuity is always appreciated

Of course, there are many ways to thank your tour guides, and a popular way is with a cash gratuity. While a tip is not always expected, as Dee Ford describes, "Gratuity is always appreciated." If it feels appropriate to leave a small gratuity for your tour guide, this is an effective way to thank them for the experience and encourage them to continue their good work.

Deciding a reasonable tip for a distillery tour is similar to determining how much you should tip for dinner. You may consider the cost of the tour and decide an appropriate amount relative to this amount, using 20% as a starting point. Alternatively, you can decide on a reasonable amount proportional to the experience and your appreciation.

It can also be helpful to consider the length of the experience. For example, up to $10 can be a reasonable amount for a half-day experience, while for a full-day experience, $20 per person may be more appropriate. If you don't have much cash on you or these numbers are a tad too steep for your budget, offering whatever you can as a gratuity still communicates your appreciation and shows the guide that their efforts were noticed.

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Alamitos Vineyards

23505 Alamitos Rd. San Jose, CA 95120

Alamitos Vineyards, San Jose's only Vineyard Winery, is located above the Almaden Reservoir in the historic New Almaden Quicksilver Park in the Almaden Valley of San Jose. This outdoor-only venue has picturesque views of hillsides and lake. Specializing in old world style, small-batch wine making, Alamitos Vineyards has estate grown and produced varietals of Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and the Portuguese grape Touriga Nacional—which is made into a port, dry rose, and a red wine. They also have Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Malbec, and Merlot, which are estate-made wines from grapes sourced from small vineyards in Napa, Sonoma County and Monterey County.

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Casa de Fruta

10021 Pacheco Pass Highway Hollister, CA 95023

Casa de Fruta – A unique wine tasting destination located in the beautiful Santa Clara Valley right off of Pacheco Pass Highway. Come enjoy exceptional wine, delicious food and gorgeous scenery.

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12537 Watsonville Rd Morgan Hill, CA 95037

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Fernwood Cellars

7137 Redwood Retreat Rd. Gilroy, CA 95020

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Fortino Winery

4525 Hecker Pass Highway Gilroy, CA 95020

Fortino Winery is a family-owned and operated winery that has been in business for over 50 years, and we pride ourselves on treating all guests (including children and pets) as extensions of our family. Our owner and winemaker Gino Fortino truly prides himself on creating amazing wines the way that his family has been doing it for over 100 years. At Fortino Winery, all guests are sure to find a drink that will suit their palette! We're offering not only wine tasting but local beers & ciders, wine slushies, specialty wine cocktails, and even a mimosa flight! We can't wait to host you at the winery and show you the Fortino family way to taste wine. Cheers!

Guglielmo Winery

1480 East Main Avenue Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Visiting Guglielmo Winery’s Tasting Room and Retail Gift Shop is like taking a step back into Old Italy. Large wooden beams, stone walls, and terracotta tile provide a relaxing backdrop to enjoy tastings of the Guglielmo family’s award-winning wines, which they have been producing in the Santa Clara Valley since 1925. Today, the winemaking and daily operations remain in the hands of the third and fourth generation family members! The winery’s mission is to produce wines of exceptional quality through superior facilities, provide memorable public and private events, and have a continuing involvement in the wine community whether it be local, regional or national.

Hecker Pass Winery

4605 Hecker Pass Hwy. Gilroy, CA 95020

Hecker Pass Winery has been family-owned and operated since 1972. Our vineyard is dry farmed and sustainably grown. We traditionally specialize in full-bodied, Italian-style red wines, but we also have a wide selection of wonderful medium-bodied reds, as well as sweet wines and dessert wines. We have recently released new vintages of our Carignane Ruby, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Hecker Pass Winery offers 5 pours for $10 and changes their tasting selection weekly.

Horse Thief Vineyard

12575 Watsonville Road

Morgan Hill, 95037

After buying 5 acres of rich soil on Watsonville Rd Rich and Debbie planted their vines - the beginning of a new journey of wine making and wine tasting. They love being a family run business and even hope to get their grandkids involved someday.

J. Winston Winery

536 Live Oak Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95037

J. Winston Winery is known for our "Big, Bold and Flavorful" wines. Join us at our new and improved Tasting Room at the beginning of the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail in Morgan Hill. Enjoy the same great wines and friendly vibes.

Kirigin Cellars

11550 Watsonville Road Gilroy, CA 95020

Welcome to Kirigin Cellars, the home of our famous coffee and chocolate-infused Vino de Mocca, and a host of other wonderful wines made from grapes grown on the property. We offer you the opportunity to try handcrafted wines from 11 different wine grapes cultivated in our 33 acres of vineyards. Our winery is steeped in tradition, from our historic buildings to our use of the techniques and wisdom that Nikola Kirigin brought from his family’s ancient wine-making processes in Croatia.

L & M Vineyard

7602 Sunlit Oaks Ct. Gilroy, CA 95020

L & M Vineyard is a small, family-owned winery in southeast Gilroy. We produce small lot wines from our estate vineyard as well as from other vineyards in Santa Clara Valley. Enjoy spectacular views across the valley from our outdoor tasting patio. Open on the first and third weekends of the month from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

La Vie Dansante Wines

6500 Brem Lane Gilroy, CA 95020

La Vie Dansante Wines is a boutique winery crafting wines of elegance and finesse from locally-grown Rhone varietals. We’re unpretentious, fun, and strive to provide a setting where you can relax and unwind from the stress of today’s world. Enjoy one of three tasting areas: an air-conditioned indoor tasting room, a French-styled courtyard, and a tropical lanai for your tasting enjoyment.

Lightpost Winery

900 Lightpost Way Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Lightpost Winery has a tasting room conveniently located right off the Cochrane exit of U.S. Route 101. Their vineyards are located on the 56-acre Big Oak Ranch, perched on the east foothills of Morgan Hill.  This ancient landslide estate is perfect for both red and white varietals due to its microclimate, rich soil, and high elevation. It is a perfect and picturesque setting for high quality grapes within the Central Coast AVA near the Silicon Valley.  Lightpost Winery has produced a number of award-winning wines--come try them for yourself!

Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery

645 W. San Martin Ave. San Martin, CA 95046

Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery is a family owned and handcrafted. The wines of Lion Ranch are a modern expression with a nod to history. We specialize in Rhône- and Provence-style wines.

Little Uvas Vineyard

255 Fitzgerald Ave. San Martin, CA 95046

Outdoor tasting area with beautiful views. Closely supervised children at the table are allowed, leashed dogs allowed. You may bring snacks to drink with your wine. Reservations are recommended. For 6+ reservations are required. Wood-fired pizzas and charcuterie plates available or bring your own snacks.

Martin Ranch Winery

6675 Redwood Retreat Road Gilroy, CA 95020

We invite you to journey down Redwood Retreat Road and explore our secluded and spacious 17 acres at Martin Ranch Winery. Take in views of our estate vineyards, organic garden, pond, and member seating areas nestled in the Eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. With over 15 varietals of red and white wines, there's something for everyone to sip, savor, and enjoy. Enjoy the Tradition, Passion and Excellence that Martin Ranch Winery was founded on.

Miramar Vineyards

12255 New Ave. San Martin, CA 95046

Our small, family-owned Miramar Vineyards and Winery are nestled on ten pastoral acres in the eastern foothills of San Martin, California, about 30 miles south of San Jose. We handcraft very limited bottlings of wine by sourcing grapes predominantly from our estate and the Santa Clara Valley appellation, using traditional, small-lot techniques. Balancing a fun, casual atmosphere with serious winemaking, Miramar Vineyards makes a delightful, weekend outing from Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. We welcome you for relaxed, delicious wine tastings.

MOHI Wines by Sycamore Creek Vineyards

12775 Uvas Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037

MOHI Wines is a boutique winery with hand-crafted wines. Perched on the banks of Uvas Creek at the southern edge of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Uvas Valley, MOHI Wines is tucked into a picturesque backdrop. You can’t help but feel a sense of escape and relaxation while enjoying some of the Central Coast's most coveted and award-winning wines.

Moose Mountain Vineyards

3210 Paseo Vista Ave. San Martin CA 95046

Moose Mountain Vineyards sits at 1000 feet of elevation and is a complete estate winery, with all the grapes grown on the property. Vines are grown with organic farming practices using no-till methods and soil regeneration. All wines are natural and made without additives. Moose Mountain Vineyards is a red wine winery specializing in Bordeaux blends and unique European varietals.

P & V Winery

10155 Dougherty Avenue Morgan Hill 95037

P & V  Winery is named after its founders Paul and Vicki. Our estate wine consists of Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, but we obtain grapes from various regions to hand-craft an array of different varietals. We host music events and function as an event venue for weddings, parties, corporate events and celebrations of life.

Sarah's Vineyard

4005 Hecker Pass Highway Gilroy, CA 95020

The Sarah's Vineyard estate is a labor of love for proprietor/winegrower Tim Slater, with 24 acres under cultivation in the cool climate "Mt. Madonna " district of the southern Santa Cruz Mountains range. Here in historic Hecker Pass, chilling winds and fog off nearby Monterey Bay mitigate the sunny daytime temperatures and extend hang time. These create perfect conditions for growing world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay plus the classic Rhone varietals.

Satori Cellers Winery

2100 Buena Vista Avenue Gilroy, CA 95020

Satori Cellars has an outdoor tasting cabana surrounded by 15 acres of happy, pampered Santa Clara Valley grapes. We feature award-winning, estate-grown reds: Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Come for the wine, but you’ll stay for the vibe. We’re dog friendly, kid friendly, family friendly, and group friendly. Bring a picnic, listen to music, watch the game, play bocce, relax and unwind. A Satori story is sure to unfold.

Solis Winery

3920 Hecker Pass Highway Gilroy, CA 95020

There is simply no better place to sit back and relax than at Solis Winery's beautiful outdoor seating area, sipping a glass of wine and enjoying the scenic views of vineyards nestled against the Gabilan Mountain range. Enjoy concerts throughout the warm weather season on their Vineyard Stage. Once you have had a taste, we know you’ll be back for more!

Stefania Winery

1800 Day Road Gilroy, CA 95020

We are a family-owned and run winery in the heart of the Santa Clara Valley. We produce small lots of exceptional wines from local vineyards in the Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains. Our wine is produced with care and quality to show the best that our local vineyards have to offer. We have gained a national following for our limited release, as well as a loyal group of friends and supporters locally in the South Valley. We like to get to know each of our visitors personally and pride ourselves on being friends and community members first. Come visit us!

Tank House Winery

12830 Harding Avenue San Martin, CA 95046

At Tank House Winery,  we both produce and bottle all of our wine. Tank House was founded on the standard of producing the absolute highest quality wine. We achieve this goal through our extreme attention to detail in the production process.  As a result, every one of our bottles is handled with care, and passed on to our customers at a very affordable price. The watchful hands in the vineyard, coupled with our expertise in the winery, produce the wonderful aromas and flavors that you will enjoy each time you open a bottle of Tank House wine.

Verde Vineyards

2143 Buena Vista Gilroy, CA 95020

George and Lynda Green both come from the medical field where they have a huge passion for their patients’ well-being. Now, they have taken that passion and focused it on making great wines that people enjoy. When they aren’t taking care of their patients, walking their 12 acres of vines with their two dogs, Sophie and Tess, or making their wonderful wines, they love to hang out with their 5 kids and 4 grandkids, entertain their friends in their backyard kitchen, and travel the world. George’s favorite winery activity is getting down and dirty on the crush pad during harvest and Lynda’s is welcoming guests to the tasting room and showing them through the current releases of wine.

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Six Sigma Ranch & Winery, Lower Lake

Enjoy a new release wine flight with complimentary food pairing at 11am, 1pm, or 3pm. Free for members or $25/non-member

Paraduxx Winery, Napa

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley, Calistoga

INDULGE yourself in world-class wines from 30 Calistoga AVA wineries & cuisine from 8 renowned Bay Area restaurants at the Calistoga Wine & Culinary Experience at Four Seasons Resort in Calistoga!

Bricoleur Vineyards, Windsor

Join us for an engaging garden experience with our Estate Garden Manager, Mikey.

Hall Estate, St. Helena

Professional chef teams and amateur home cooks will serve up dishes paired perfectly with HALL Cabernet Sauvignon and compete to win money for their favorite Napa Valley non-profits.

Keller Estate Winery, Petaluma

Immerse yourself in the art of making home-made tortillas followed by a three-course luncheon paired with Keller Estate wines.

Melville Winery, Lompoc

Featuring local artisans, by-the-glass specials, live music, Melville tie-dyes and more.

McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Livermore

Enjoy live music by Rock on Tap from the Front Lawn Stage, delicious McGrail wines, and beautiful panoramic views of the Livermore Valley at McGrail Vineyards!

Siduri Wine Bar and Tasting Lounge, Healdsburg

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, Temecula

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Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards, Acampo

Join us at McGrail for a fun-filled afternoon of live music, award-winning wines, a local food truck, & panoramic views of the Livermore Valley!

La Crema Estate at Saralee's Vineyard, Windsor

Two time slots: Join us at 11am or 1pm. Each time slot will be divided into three discovery sessions.

Benziger Winery, Glen Ellen

Shannon Ridge Sheep Camp, Clearlake Oaks

We invite you to Shannon Family of Wines' Annual Sheep Shearing Party as we pay tribute to Shannon's Irish Heritage. Lunch will feature the always popular grass-fed lamb from the Ranch paired with an array of Shannon Wines.

Sea Terrace Community Park, Dana Point

Sample selections from dozens of California wineries — many of them certified sustainable — and enjoy artisanal food Dana Point.

Oxbow Commons, Napa

Explore regional businesses and organizations through hands-on displays, while also enjoying live music, and local wine, beer and food.

Flying Goat Cellars Tasting Room, Lompoc

Join Flying Goat in a celebration of "Down to Earth" Month throughout April. We’ll all be at the tasting room to talk up our passions with you over wine and snacks on April 20th. All ages are welcome!

Shannon Family of Wines Home Ranch, Clearlake Oaks

Get ready for a fun-filled day of festivities and tradition at our Club-Member Favorite Event. Limited availability, get your tickets now!

Corison Winery, St. Helena

Join us for an unforgettable celebration at the winery this spring to celebrate the release of our 2020 single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons!

Ram's Gate Winery, Sonoma

Join us for a fun day honoring Mother Earth and her bounty. Learn about beekeeping, falconry, organic farming and how it all comes together to create the beautiful wines and thoughtful pairings we love to share. Plus, there’ll be workshops, tractor rides and some new discoveries as you wander our property.

Frey Vineyards, Redwood Valley

Join us at the Frey Ranch for a day of live music, Biodynamic farming demos, bouquet-making, and visits with our sheep and baby lambs!

Celebrate Earth Day, the Benziger way! Take in the beauty of our Sonoma Mountain estate and learn about Biodynamic farming during an hour-long hike and wine tasting.

Multiple wineries, Placerville

Get access to more than 20 participating wineries across El Dorado County, where many producers are committed to sustainable growing and winemaking practices.

McGrail Vineyards and Winery and Cuda Ridge, hosted at Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort and Spa, Livermore

Iron Horse Vineyards, Sebastopol

Iron Horse Vineyards is planning a Celebrate Earth Day in Green Valley: Eat, Drink & Be Green event on Sunday April 21st. The menu will be caviar, fried chicken sandwiches and bubbles galore in the gorgeous spring garden at Co-Founder Audrey Sterling’s home, followed by chocolate and Pinot Noir at the Tasting Room. Speakers include Doug Bosco, Chair of the State Coastal Conservancy, the lead agency on climate change mitigation, Josh Fryday, representing California Volunteer as Chief Service Officer in the Governor's Office, and Laura Walsh, California Policy Manager, Surfrider Foundation.

Imagery Estate Winery, Glen Ellen

Explore art and wine with Imagery Artist Jenny Harp. You’ll sip uncommon wine, make a hand-carved stamp, AND create unique art to take home.

Join us at McGrail Vineyards for an exclusive event to demystify the secrets of professional wine tasting led by our WSET-3 Certified Tasting Room Manager, Joy Jackman!

Indulge in a rare opportunity to taste our exquisite A Jó Élet Cabernet Sauvignon from our library collection at McGrail!

CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America at Copia), Napa

Wine tasting from 25+ unique Coombsville wineries - Gourmet food prepared by chefs from the CIA - Silent auction and raffle of distinctive wines and culinary experiences

We’re excited to announce our long-awaited Winemaker Dinner, including Certified California Sustainable wines.

Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall, Sonoma

Details The 6th Annual Garagiste Festival: Northern Exposure is coming back to Sonoma on Saturday, April 27, 2024

Peltier Winery and Vineyards, Acampo

Sip certified sustainable wine, enjoy live music, food and celebrate Earth Day at Peltier Winery.

Dry Creek Valley AVA - Healdsburg, CA, Healdsburg

'Tis the season! Give the gift of Dry Creek Valley and secure Passport to Dry Creek Valley tickets! Make sure to use our promo code for a special 10% discount during the holiday season! Promo Code: firstpour2024

Stags Leap, Napa

A celebration of the Stags Leap District AVA, Vineyard to Vintner brings enthusiasts together for an unparalleled weekend of esteemed wines, dining, and education.

Chappellet Winery, St. Helena

Lygia Chappellet invites you to join her for a truly special night of classical music on Sunday, April 28th. The evening will feature a performance by renowned cellists Boris Andrianov and Evgeny Tonkha, guitarist Dimitri Illarionov, and violinist Luanne Homzy followed by a wine-paired dinner.

Opus One Winery, Oakville

We invite you to join us for our first tasting event for wine consumers. This is a walk-around tasting of wines presented by member wineries of the Oakville Winegrowers Association, along with light bites to complement the wines.

Join us every Saturday in April for a complimentary guided hike on ranch trails (April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th)! Expect rolling hills on this 2 hour hike that will cover about 4 miles.

Alameda Park, Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara Earth Day festival is one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country, featuring an electric vehicle show, live entertainment and farm-to-table climate-friendly food and wine.

Multiple, Murphys

Catch the spring bloom and early bud break in the vineyards and enjoy live music and special tasting flights at 20 participating wineries - including many that have embraced sustainable winegrowing practices.

Cooper-Garrod Vineyards at Garrod Farms, Saratoga, CA

We have the perfect Sunday trifecta for you to enjoy with family and friends: McGrail wine, live music, & panoramic views of the Livermore Valley!

DE PORTOLA WINERIES- TEMECULA, TEMECULA

The nirvana of wine tasting. 11 wineries will pour three red wines and offer a small bite in a one day self motivated wine tasting experience. The southern wine trail of Temecula offers great views from each of its unique locations.

Lasseter Family Winery, Glen Ellen

Explore our picturesque organically farmed estate vineyards with us in our club cart, including century-old Zinfandel in a field blend with rare heritage varieties.

Take in the vineyard views and enjoy a peaceful walk through the gardens, learning about Biodynamic farming along the way.

Ponte Winery, Temecula

Our Vineyard Estate Tour provides a fascinating look at a working sustainable winery. Embark on our 10-passenger electric bus and tour our 310 acre ranch.

Honig Vineyard and Winery, Rutherford

Learn about eco-practices than with an educational tour of the sustainable vineyard, followed by a tasting of current release wines.

Alexander Valley Vineyards, Healdsburg

Get an insider’s view as we explore our vineyards while tasting our wines where they grow. After the hike, relax and enjoy the views with a wine-country boxed lunch.

Cakebread Cellars, RUTHERFORD

Offered Thursday – Monday at 10:30am and 1:30pm, this communal walkaround experience includes a tasting of four wines and lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Trefethen, Napa

Take a guided walk among the vines, covering our award winning sustainability programs, followed by a behind the scenes look at winemaking in the cellar and a tasting.

Six Sigma Ranch, Lower Lake

Join Six Sigma Ranch for a complimentary guided hike on ranch trails April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th! Expect rolling hills on this 2 hour hike that will cover about 4 miles.

Clif Family Winery, St. Helena

Celebrate Earth Month at Clif Family Winery! 2-for-1 Seasonal Wine Tasting or Farm Elixir Mocktail Flight, all organic & paired with delicious bites.

Robert Hall Winery, Paso Robles

Tour our winery, learn our history & organic practices, visit our cavern, barrel taste and enjoy small bites in the tasting room. 5-7 wines featured.

Captain Vineyards, Moraga

Susan (Grower) and Sal (Winemaker) offer a vineyard and cellar tour highlighting our Sustainable, Organic, Green and Dry Farming practices.

Reciprocity, Santa Margarita

In celebration of Earth Month, join Reciprocity and 1% For The Planet in taking the 'You're The One' Pledge for a greener tomorrow.

Join us for a casual Paella dinner! We host Paella night every first Wednesday of the month and feature rotating local Chefs! Dinner is $20/person and wine is sold by the bottle.

Grab your coworkers, friends, & family for a relaxing evening at McGrail Vineyards! Enjoy live music, award-winning wines, local food trucks, & a beautiful sunset!

Amador County Fair and Events Center, Plymouth

Amador Four Fires, a unique food and wine experience, blends open-flame outdoor cooking by renown local chefs, intimate seminars fueled by acclaimed local winemakers, and tastings from Amador’s wine varietals inspired by four celebrated wine regions: Rhone, Italy, Spain, and Heritage California.

Join us on a hike of our trails! Meet at the tasting room at 9am and expect rolling hills as we hike 4 miles in 2 hours.

Saddle up and join us for a day of Southern charm, horse racing excitement, and exquisite wines at McGrail Vineyards!

Baldacci Family Vineyards, Napa

Be among the first to taste our eagerly awaited spring releases while you enjoy delicious small bites within our stunning wine caves. Bring your friends because this promises to be an unforgettable day in wine country!

Sip bubbly, indulge in brunch bites then create and take home a wine bottle bouquet in celebration of Mother's Day!

Multiple wineries, please see event map, Healdsburg

Casual walk-in tasting event at 40+ wineries. Each winery will pour 2-3 wines for each ticket holder.

Join us at McGrail Vineyards for a unique wine and food pairing experience showcasing McGrail’s May release wines and the culinary skills of New Tradition Kitchen!

Scharffenberger Cellars + Other Locations Throughout Anderson Valley, Philo

Join us for a beautiful summer weekend on the Front Lawn at McGrail to toast to the season and unveil our newest release wines!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of seaside delights, fine wines, live jazz music, and cherished moments as we gather for our 12th Annual Lobster Feed at McGrail Vineyards!

Downtown Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay

Join us for Music in the Vines at McGrail - the perfect way to spend a beautiful summer day! Experience live music from Michelle Lambert, award-winning McGrail wines, delicious food from Fonseca’s Mexican Food Truck, tasty gelato from Aldo’s Gelato, & stunning views of the Livermore Valley.

Grab your picnic chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes for our Sunset Concert featuring Forejour on the Front Lawn at McGrail!

Friday, June 21st, be a part of Peltier Winery's first ever "Not Your Mom's Comedy Fest" where headlining Comedian, Sydney Castillo, brings the laughs and ZANTE brings the party.

On Saturday, June 22, be part of Peltier Winery's first-ever Spanish-language “Not Your Mom's Comedy Fest.” The main comedian, Jesús Sepúlveda, brings the laughs and ZANTE brings the party!

Clif Family Winery & Farm, St. Helena

Clif Family Winery is celebrating 20 Years of exceptional wines, remarkable food, and superb hospitality. Celebrate with us at FARM FEST on the Clif Family Farm on Howell Mountain. Live music, dancing, farm tours, a farm-to-fork feast, and of course wine!

Enjoy a new release wine flight with complimentary food pairing at 11am, 1pm, or 3pm

Join us every other Friday at McGrail from June 21st to September 13th for our Friday Night Live concert series! Enjoy live music, McGrail wines, local food trucks, & beautiful sunsets!

Join us at McGrail Vineyards as we celebrate the release of our 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, our 16th edition! Enjoy wine tasting, live music, local food trucks, & panoramic views of the Livermore Valley!

Join us at McGrail Vineyards for an evening under the stars with famed Italian Tenor, Pasquale Esposito!

Join us at McGrail on our Vineyard Patio for a high energy, fun, and interactive evening with The Killer Dueling Pianos! Sip on award winning McGrail wines as you enjoy a catalog of songs ranging from the likes of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley to Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga.

Let’s make Wednesday the new Friday at McGrail! Grab your coworkers, friends, & family for a relaxing evening with us filled with wine, live music, food trucks, & Livermore Valley views!

Enjoy a wine flight with complimentary food pairing as we celebrate the end of Harvest. Proprietor Kaj Ahlmann will be hosting tours and barrel tastings in out Cave at 10am, 12pm, & 2pm for the first 15 guests who reserve harvest tastings at 11am, 1pm or 3pm. Add a note which tour you'd like when you make your reservation and we will let you know if you're in!

Bring your bike and ride our trails! Konocti Bicycles will host a "no drop" ride every 3rd Saturday. Meet at the tasting room and prepare to meet other riders for camaraderie and fun. Expect rolling hills and 2 hours of biking.

Enjoy a new release wine flight with complimentary food pairing. This family friendly events also has hay rides for kids (and "big" Kids ; ), a Jack's Lavender Farm booth and visit from Santa! We will also have a lot of options for gifts to make your Christmas Shopping easy!

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