2 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen

5.0 (20 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Start by adding the Juniper and the 96% pure alcohol — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Choose from over 100 botanicals — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Guided by the Head Distiller, craft and distil your very own 70cl bottle of Scottish Gin.

Using premium organic alcohol and botanicals from around the world, including the flavourful Macedonian Juniper, you’ll create a traditional gin recipe before going on to choose from over 100 different botanicals to make a unique gin, designed by you.

Discover how Aberdeen Gin is authentically distilled in the heart of the city.

Enjoy drinks throughout and taste samples of true small batch artisan gin – both London Dry and Fruit Gins.

Finally, choose the strength of your gin. Bottle your gin. Now the tough part…naming your gin.

The event concludes with a surprise cocktail to celebrate you have become an Aberdeen Distiller!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School

Ages: Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Non-alcoholic alternatives e.g. water, soft drinks
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Double G&T on arrival, G&Ts, samples of gin, cocktail

Itinerary

Become a Distiller and create your very own Scottish Gin in this 2 hour experience! Starting with a double G&T welcome drink and uncover Aberdeen's rich distilling heritage and the origins of gin. Learn about the base gin botanicals and the premium organic alcohol. Following on from a short introduction to the botanicals available, choose from over 100 botanicals and distil your perfect bottle of gin using a beautiful copper alembic mini-still. The group is led by the Head Distiller who is on hand to help you select the ideal botanicals and quantities for your unique gin recipe. While you wait for your gin to distil, enjoy samples from the range of Aberdeen Gins. You'll be introduced to the background of each gin as well as the ingredients used - find out how each gin is unique and how they are authentically distilled in Aberdeen. Sip a G&T made to order based on your preferred sample. Finally, decide the strength, bottle, cap and label your own full sized 70cl bottle of gin - you’ll need a name for it too! Celebrate becoming a distiller with a surprise cocktail.

Stop 1

Double G&T on arrival · G&T while learning about botanicals · Gin samples from the range of Aberdeen Gins · G&T of your choice from the range of Aberdeen Gins · Berry prosecco cocktail

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Situated in the city centre, on Palmerston Road (a cobbled road), you can find Arch 10 near to the railway bridge and next door to Sweet Mumma's Kitchen. Arch 10 is at the opposite end of the arches to Breakout Games. Look for the number 10 sign above the entrance.

End point

Situated in the city centre, on Palmerston Road (a cobbled road), you can find Arch 10 near to the railway bridge and next door to Sweet Mumma's Kitchen. Arch 10 is at the opposite end of the arches to Breakout Games. Look for the number 10 sign above the entrance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.