By place · GIN TASTINGS IN THE UK
Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 7 gin tastings in the UK justify the slot, priced and timed, so you can decide in minutes and get back to the glass.
Tour Holyrood Distillery in central Edinburgh with an English-speaking guide such as Courtney, Dave, or Callum. Start with a seasonal cocktail, visit the gin lab and whisky floor, then taste gin and single malt whisky while learning about yeasts, oak, and modern Scotch production.
“We loved our tour with Thais! She was knowledgeable , fun and had a great sense of humor. Would highly reccomended :)”
At Bombay Sapphire’s Laverstoke Mill, guide-led tours with hosts such as Luke, Naomi, Nick, or Helen cover ten botanicals, glasshouses, vapor infusion, and the old paper mill. You’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, and finish with cocktail options.
“Value for money, and interesting experience. Option of non alcoholic drink was nice. Could've shown Around more stuff.”
Settle into a vintage double-decker bus for 90 minutes of Edinburgh sightseeing, afternoon tea, unlimited tea and coffee, and prosecco on arrival. Add an Edinburgh Gin cocktail served in a teapot. Staff such as Helen, Jimmy, and Steven bring humor, music, and helpful landmark pointers, though this is not a full guided tour.
“Such a nice experience, food was yummy, drinks were just as good. Highly recommend!”
At Holyrood Distillery, you’ll tour a young Edinburgh whisky and gin maker, see its experimental approach, and taste several spirits. Guides such as Diego, Brice, Courtney, and Neil bring their own style to the hour-long visit, which ends at the bar and shop.
“Very interesting and good experience! A guide who was passionate about whisky and was very good at explaining and creating a feel-good ambiance.”
Ride Glasgow aboard a restored red Routemaster while enjoying sandwiches, scones, cakes, quiches, tea, coffee, and prosecco. Add a gin cocktail served in a teapot. Hosts such as Helen, Nicky, George, and Jim keep the mood lively with music, jokes, and singalongs, while landmarks pass outside.
“What a brilliant time! Our host Helen was absolutely fantastic and driver George was amazing.Great food,great atmosphere and everyone up for a laugh and great time.Highly recommend! Get your singing voices at the ready!! 😃”
At 56 North Distillery, learn how South Loch Gin is made, from botanicals and copper stills to bottling. Your English-speaking guide leads a G&T, three guided samples, and a final cocktail. The tour also includes Scotland’s oldest dedicated gin bar and its extensive spirit collection.
“Very informative and fun! Our lovely guide Abby made the whole experience very interesting and the atmosphere was very cozy. Liked it a lot (including the tastes of the gins) - totally recommend it ✌️”
At Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Whitchurch, you’ll make three cocktails, choose a gin for your own gin and tonic, tour the Still House with a Gin Expert, and explore the self-guided Discovery Experience. Allow about three hours, and wear flat, closed-toe shoes.
“Great experience would highly recommend the Bombay Sapphire Tour and Cocktail Masterclass - both our tour guide and cocktail class leader were excellent”
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
