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Edinburgh Distillery: Gin Making Experience

Guests crafting gin at a distillery in Edinburgh during a hands-on gin making experience.
Gin distillery tour in Edinburgh with copper stills and gin bottles.
Edinburgh gin distillery tour showcasing copper stills and gin production process.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery exterior with stone facade and entrance sign.

Duration

3 hrs 30 mins

Open today

11:00am - 07:30pm

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

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    • Craft your very own gin reciple using spices and herbs of your choice and finish with a fully customisable label to commemorate your creation.

    • Pause your creative session to enjoy a cheese and charcuterie lunch made with local ingredients sourced from Scottish producers.

    • Gain behind-the-scenes access to the Flavour Arch and Still Room, where you'll learn about distillation methods and key botanical ingredients.

    • Your visit includes a welcome serve and a tasting of three signature profiles: classic, bold flavours, and fruit-forward liqueurs.

    • Wrap up your experience in the Distillery Bar, known for its inviting design, seasonal menu, and thoughtful selection of beverages.

    • Guided tour of the Edinburgh Gin Distillery

    • Gin making session

    • Personalised label for your gin bottle

    • Locally curated charcuterie and cheese lunch

    • Tour of Flavour Arch & Still Room

    • One welcome drink

    • Sampling several gin variations with mixers and garnishes

    • Visit to Distillery Bar

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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

    Getting started

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

    What to expect

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

    Features

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

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

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

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

  • Edinburgh 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 experience to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your instructor 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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