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Edinburgh Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience

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Duration

1 hr 5 mins - 3 hrs 30 mins

Open today

11:00am - 07:30pm

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Meals included

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    • Visit the Flavour Arch to smell gin’s main ingredients, then head to the Still Room to watch the distillation process up close.

    • Begin with a welcome serve, then taste gins presented with mixers and garnishes that help highlight their different flavour notes.

    • With just 12 guests per group, you’ll get more time and space to engage with your expert guide and gain deeper insights about the distillery.

    • End your tour at the Distillery Bar, a beautifully styled space offering crafted serves, mocktails, and premium Scottish small plates.

    • Make your experience extra special with an upgrade like crafting your own bottle or learning about garnishes and aromas in a guided class.

    • 65-mins guided tour of the Edinburgh Gin Distillery

    • Tour of Flavour Arch & Still Room

    • One welcome drink

    • Sampling several gin variations with mixers and garnishes

    • Visit to Distillery Bar

    • 12-person group

    • Gin making experience (as per option selected)

    • Personalised label for your gin bottle (as per option selected)

    • Locally curated charcuterie and cheese lunch (as per option selected)

    • Aroma test (as per option selected)

    • Customise an infused spray garnish (as per option selected)

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

**Your Experience (Summary)**Discover the craft of gin on a 75-minute guided tour and tasting at the Edinburgh Gin Distillery.

Getting started

Arrive at the distillery’s main entrance, where your guide will greet you and check your booking and your ID proof. After a brief introduction, you’ll begin with an overview of the distillery’s story and the fundamentals of production.

What to expect

The Edinburgh Gin Distillery is a modern working space dedicated to the creativity and precision behind gin making. This experience highlights the history, innovation, and techniques behind every bottle, all in a vibrant city-centre setting.

Features

  • Distillery tour: Walk through the operational distillery and learn how carefully selected botanicals, copper stills, and expert methods come together in the production process.

  • Tasting room: Experience a guided sampling of two gins and two gin liqueurs made on-site, with insight into each profile’s ingredients and inspiration.

  • Gin heritage: Learn about Edinburgh’s deep-rooted connection to the craft of creating gin and how the distillery plays a role in the city’s current production.

  • Distillery bar: Unwind at the Distillery Bar after your tour where tasting flights, Scottish charcuterie, and soft drinks await in a stylish setting celebrating local craft.

  • Upgrades option: Choose optional upgrades like a hands‑on bottle‑making workshop with personalized labeling and cheese lunch or a scent and garnish masterclass led by an expert.

  • Edinburgh Gin

    Monday11:00am - 07:30pm
    Tuesday11:00am - 07:30pm
    Wednesday11:00am - 07:30pm
    Thursday11:00am - 08:30pm
    Friday11:00am - 08:30pm
    Saturday11:00am - 08:30pm
    Sunday11:00am - 07:30pm
  • What to bring

    • Have your entry tickets, and ID ready for a seamless experience.

    What’s not allowed

    • Food & beverages and smoking are not permitted on this experience.

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    • Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 18 years.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair accessible.

    • Elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

    • Your guide dogs and emotional support dogs are welcome at the venue.

    • There’s no charge for carers supporting guests with accessibility needs. However, only the paying guest will craft a bottle during the gin-making session.

    Additional information

    • Only guests aged 18 and over may enter the venue or join experiences. Children are welcome in the distillery shop when accompanied.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at The Edinburgh Gin Distillery at The Arches.

    • Address: Arch 16, The Arches, E Market St, Edinburgh EH8 8FS, United Kingdom.

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