Top 4 Gin Distillery Tours in Britain

1.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Our pick

At Laverstoke Mill near Winchester, you’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, explore the Glasshouses and Botanical Room, and learn about Bombay Sapphire’s vapour infusion process with a host such as Luke, Naomi, Nick, or Helen. The visit ends with cocktail options and takes about 90 minutes.

“Enjoyed our tour with Nick. Lovely old buildings, interesting history. Was worth the drive. Appreciated the G&T on arrival!”

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2.Holyrood Distillery Whisky and Gin Tour & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 533 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37Top rated

Spend about an hour inside Edinburgh’s Holyrood Distillery, where a guide such as Diego, Brice, or Courtney explains whisky and gin production, experimental methods, and the distillery’s young single malt. Taste several spirits, including gin and whisky, then browse the bar and shop. The small group can hold up to 22 people.

“It was interesting to see the process. The goods were creative in the way that the distillery made so many variations with the base product. David was a friendly and informative guide.”

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3.Gin Tour at Hensol Castle Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

At Hensol Castle Distillery in South Wales, you’ll enjoy a welcome drink, tour the distillery and botanical room, and handle, smell, and taste more than 50 botanicals. A guide such as Hugo leads the gin story and a tasting of three gins, followed by a G&T in the bar. The group is limited to 18 people.

“Hugo was full of knowledge and looked like he was really enjoying himself it was really interesting and the gin was delicious”

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4.Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26Best value

At 56 North Distillery, an English-speaking host takes you below one of Edinburgh’s oldest gin bars to see how South Loch Gin is made. You’ll enjoy a welcome G&T, three gin tastings with premium mixers, and a cocktail topped with bubbly. Hosts such as Neil and Hamish are known for making the session lively and clear.

“This is a unique micro distiller with alot of knowledge about the industry. The gins we tried were all very good. The interaction was great and alot of fun.”

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