1 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 30.4
€ 27.97
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Gin has a fascinating history that stretches back centuries, evolving from medicinal uses to one of the world’s most beloved spirits. This experience takes you on a journey through the evolution of gin, exploring its origins, transformation, and the unique flavors that define it today. More than just a tasting, this is an immersive look into the story of gin, its cultural impact, and the artistry behind its production. From early botanical-infused spirits to the refined modern gin we know and love, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for how this spirit has shaped and been shaped by history.
Guided by an expert, you'll taste four carefully selected gins, each highlighting unique flavors and distillation techniques. As you sip, you'll explore gin’s key ingredients, the role of botanicals, and regional influences. Unlike a traditional tasting, you control the mixing your guide provides pairing suggestions, but you decide the strength and balance, creating a personalized experience tailored to your taste.
Held in The Lost Close, a hidden underground space in Edinburgh, this exclusive gin tasting offers a unique blend of history and flavor. Once buried beneath the old prison building and uncovered in 2018, this atmospheric setting provides the perfect backdrop to explore gin’s evolution. Whether you’re a gin enthusiast or simply seeking a distinctive experience, this one-of-a-kind event promises lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for gin.
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It’s no secret that Mr Smartie and I are big fans of Edinburgh Gin. So not a huge surprise that we went on the Classic Tour & Gin Tasting at their super-smart distillery in the centre of Edinburgh. Our tour guide welcomed us to the tour with a gin and tonic. As we enjoyed this, we watched a great audio-visual presentation that provided a background to gin, tonic, and the history of Edinburgh Gin. From there we moved to an area of the distillery where we explored the ingredients that go into London Gin, flavoured gins, and gin liqueurs. This was followed by an overview of the stills and distillation process. Our tour concluded in a private tasting room, where we sampled several gins created by Edinburgh Gin. Being a small group – eleven people in total – this part of the tour led to a lot of chat and laughter between us, as we discussed flavours and preferences etc. After the tour was over, Mr Smartie and I decided to try a little more gin at the distillery’s beautiful bar, followed by a visit to their shop before leaving. It was a great tour and a brilliant afternoon. Thanks to Edinburgh Gin and their staff for making it so memorable. We’d highly recommend this tour and a visit to the distillery to residents of, and visitors to, Scotland’s capital.
Absolutely loved it! My partner is not a fan of gin but he really enjoyed it too. We booked the gin tour but wished we had opted out for one of the longer tours. Our tour guide Finlay was very informative and knew his stuff, he made the tour fun and we learnt a lot about the gin history and making process. Finlay was able to answer all of our questions and we never felt rushed. The premises is bright, colourful and very new looking. There is also an option to grab a drink at the bar at the end of the tour and I recommend one of the yummy cocktails. Word of caution, eat before you go as they are not mean with the tasting experience and my partner and I did leave with a little glow! Not only is this experience amazing, its reasonably priced and you also receive a tour discount for items purchased in the shop. Definitely 5 stars from us! All the staff were friendly but a huge shout out to Finlay who we felt made the experience! Thank you Finlay!
We had a great time on the gin & chocolate tour! My guests from Canada love gin & really enjoyed how interactive the entire experience was. Simran, our guide, obviously loved her job and was brilliant at it! She really made our time extra special. I will definitely be back in future with other guests (probably for the gin & cheese tour!).
What an experience! We had some time to spare on our Tuesday in Edinburgh, and stumbled upon this place. We are so glad we did because it was excellent! We were greeted as we walked in and were able to see our tour options straight away. We opted for the gin and chocolate pairing and it was the best decision we’ve made here. Holly was our tour guide and she was bubbly, knowledgable and overall fantastic. The tour itself was excellent, learning the history and process of Edinburgh Gin, involving all the senses. We were able to delve into the process of how it is made and understand the flavours they incorporate. We then moved to the star of the show - the tasting and pairing portion! Everything was so well thought out and we were surprised with the pairings and flavours we enjoyed the most. There was a wide variety of flavours, each bringing something unique to the experience. It felt well timed, with Holly guiding us through each step of the way. We were encouraged to try the gin in multiple variations, alongside the chocolate and it truly made for a wonderful experience. We would absolutely recommend this for anyone who is a gin lover, or someone who might want to learn more about it. My husband and I are fans of gin, but have come out with a renewed love for the spirit. An absolute must in Edinburgh, very well worth the money! Thank you for a wonderful experience. I would give 6 stars if I could!
If you want to sip some delicious gin and learn about its unique Scottish history, this is a great experience. Beautiful location, great gift shop with some bottles you can only get at the distillery- I couldn’t resist the Edinburgh fringe festival exclusives! Our tour guide Lucy was kind and knowledgeable! She made everyone feel at ease and her passion for gin was contagious. It really made the tour special. The gin itself was delicious! I was blown away at the wide range of flavor profiles. To give some feedback on the tasting: I preferred the citrus pairings as the sage was a bit strong for me. I know g&t is king, but it also would have been nice to have club soda as a mixer option alongside the tonic water. However I LOVED having the botanicals there to interact with and smell, it really heightened the sensory experience! Overall, this experience and product was a great value for the price. Thank you to the helpful staff, from the cashier desk to the gift shop to the tour. Definitely buy a bottle to take with you home as a souvenir (I’m going to open the lime and ginger one this summer!)
