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Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

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Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
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Explore the City of Aberdeen Distillery on a guided walking tour with the head distiller. Enjoy a gin and tonic welcome drink, see the production area, and try gin samples from the range.

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Duration 1 hour
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Michele – United Kingdom

It was informative and entertaining. I would highly recommend.

A
Aloke – India

The tour of The Gin Distillery at Aberdeen was a wonderful new experience. Hosts Alan n Dan gave us a nice run down on d brewing history in Aberdeen. Followed by explaining to us d process of Gin making. There was lots of Gin tasting n loved d various flavours. In d end they gave us a smallgift to include a Gin bottle n some knick knacks. Overall a very good visit and thank you.

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    Spirits, Guided tour, Shopping (1 hour)

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Highlights

  • Welcome drink on arrival - double G&T
  • Situated in a historic railway arch in the heart of the city
  • Enjoy true, locally distilled Scottish Gin while trains rumble overhead
  • Learn how to make your own gin at home
  • Sample at least 3 Aberdeen Gins from the range

Full description

Join us on a Discovery Tour of Aberdeen's Distillery. Upon arrival you will be offered a double Gin & Tonic with alternative mixers available upon request. The tour is led by the Head Distiller who will take you on a journey back in time to uncover Aberdeen’s lost distilling heritage, guided exploration the distillery including the restricted production area, take part in a Q&A session and even find out how you can make your own gin - either at the distillery or at home. With over 100 botanicals to choose from to make your own gin - you'll learn about the various gin botanicals and how they can be used craft a tasty gin. Finally, enjoy an introduction to the range of locally distilled Aberdeen Gins, including samples from the range of both London Dry and Fruit gins. The event concludes with an opportunity to browse the range of true Aberdeen Gins at the distillery shop - featuring a range of different bottle sizes and tasting boxes. The Discovery Tour also includes a goodie bag and a 50ml miniature to take home.

Includes

  • Double G&T on arrival
  • Samples of Aberdeen Gin
  • Non-alcoholic alternatives available e.g. water, soft drinks
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Goodie bag
  • 5cl gin miniature to take home (18+ only)

Meeting point

Please enter the City of Aberdeen Distillery through the railway arch - it is Arch #10 (as denoted above the doorway).

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • Any attendee under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wheelchair accessible - the distillery is all on a single level with a dropped curb close to the property. Wheelchair WC available.
  • Pets (except for guide dogs) are not permitted in the distillery.
  • While this is a walking tour, seats are available throughout.
  • Please avoid wearing strong fragrances as it will make it more difficult for yourself and others to appreciate aromas of gins and botanicals.

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Michele – United KingdomNovember 18, 2024 – Verified booking
It was informative and entertaining. I would highly recommend.
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Aloke – IndiaJuly 1, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour of The Gin Distillery at Aberdeen was a wonderful new experience. Hosts Alan n Dan gave us a nice run down on d brewing history in Aberdeen. Followed by explaining to us d process of Gin making. There was lots of Gin tasting n loved d various flavours. In d end they gave us a smallgift to include a Gin bottle n some knick knacks. Overall a very good visit and thank you.
J
Julie – United KingdomMay 17, 2024 – Verified booking
Relaxed and friendly atmosphere created by charming hosts. Informative and enjoyable and the gin was delicious 😋

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