Scotland · GIN & COCKTAIL EXPERIENCES
Scotland distils most of Britain’s gin, and the small stills let you at the botanicals. The 12 below cover the working distilleries, the make-your-own sessions and the cocktail masterclasses, with what you take home.
Tour Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh for a lively whisky and gin tasting, with expert guides, modern production, and a handy one-hour format.
“Very cool building, many great photo opportunities. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, fun, and engaging personality. Had both whiskey & gin drinkers in my group and everyone enjoyed the tasting.”
Tour 56 North Distillery in Edinburgh, taste South Loch Gin, learn how gin is made, and enjoy three drinks for a fair price.
“Amazing to know about the story of this distillery and more insights in to gin making and how this tiny small batch distillery run by a couple produced finest gins winning titles..Apart from the nice tasting experience . The host was nice enough to also let us drink in the bar and have the final serving drink .. while Scotland is famous for scotch don’t miss the home to gins too…”
Make a 500ml bottle of gin in Edinburgh with tastings, botanical guidance, a mini copper still, and a cocktail to enjoy.
“We spent a few hours learning all about gin and Gary made sure our personalized gin suited our tastes. He made it very easy and fun and we had great souvenirs to take home.”
Review of Eden Mill Edinburgh Love Gin Cocktail Masterclass, with three cocktails, gin history, hands-on mixing, and practical booking tips.
“It was an informative presentation on the Love Gin. I greatly enjoyed making the cocktail and enjoyed the comardery presence of the others who joined the presentation. It was really cool being in the underground vaults. Andre was very welcoming and knowledgeable. He deserves a raise!”
Review of Glasgow Gin Tea Experience, a 90-minute vintage bus tour with afternoon tea, city views, and optional alcoholic drinks.
“What a great idea! Enjoyed afternoon tea and Prosecco on a fun vintage bus. We were able to see the sites without worrying about the traffic or pedestrians.”
Review of Edinburgh’s underground gin tasting at The Lost Close, with four samples, Scottish history, pricing, tips, and booking advice.
“Our host was excellent! She was both knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a lovely time with her and our two co-tour mates. Highly recommend!! Thanks again!”
Review of a private Inverness tour covering Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Beauly, whisky, gin, and Highland stories.
“This was a fantastic tour, and customizable to our group. We were able to add on a castle when one of the distillery’s was closed. Niall was incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming. I cannot recommend this tour enough!”
Taste three Fife-inspired gins in central Edinburgh, learn the perfect serve, and enjoy a small-group session with drinks included.
“Excellent Eden Mills Gin tasting! Olivia was very friendly and knowledgeable. I’ll also say it was a great value. Welcome cocktail, 3 different gins and then a closing cocktail of your choice. Plus the location was super cool. Highly recommend!”
Make your own Scottish gin in Aberdeen with botanicals, tastings, cocktails, and a full-sized custom bottle to take home.
“Generous tasting. A true education about gin. A chance to develop your nose and make some deliciousness.”
Taste Aberdeen Gin with a head distiller, identify botanicals, blend your own gin, and enjoy guided G&Ts in a small-group masterclass.
“One of the best things I have had the pleasure of booking. Dan & Alan are the perfect team and their passion shows. I had an absolute ball. The group was small and we all chatted and laughed. There was a good selection of things to purchase, especially for long haul travel. Thoroughly recommend”
Taste four modern Scottish gins, test your senses, and craft a cocktail at Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh.
“The experience was excellent! We had a small enough group that everyone had time to ask questions. David was very knowledgeable and made the evening enjoyable!”
Review of St. Andrews’ wee walking tour and cocktail stop, with castle, cathedral, golf, university sights, price, timing, and practical tips.
“We loved our little or “wee”, as the Scots say, walk around St. Andrews! Judith was our guide and she was lovely. She was full of knowledge and very kind to us! Loved all the info about the university and town’s history.”
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