42 of The Best Gin Distillery Tours in Britain & Ireland

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If you're a gin lover, you will have noticed the rise of many new gin brands that have cropped up across the British Isles in recent years. With so many options available, the choices can be overwhelming. To make their brand stand out and share their story, many gin distilleries are now offering what we like to call "gin tourism".

Many distillers are finding innovative ways to attract new customers by opening their doors and offering tours of their distilleries and gin schools. By allowing the public to witness everything that goes into the finished product, these distillers can deepen their customers' relationship with their brand. This is particularly true for gin lovers, who are often curious and eager to learn more about the distillation process. A gin distillery tour or experience should be a feast for the senses, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.

In celebration of gin tourism, we’ve compiled a list of 42 of the best distillery tours and experiences in the British Isles. Whether you're looking for a lovely day out close to home or travelling in the UK or Ireland, adding a distillery tour to your itinerary is a must. Every visit is a unique experience that provides an opportunity to add a memorable sensory experience to your gin journey.

When it comes to locally made craft gin, the unique flavour profile is often influenced by the terroir of the region's botanicals. By enjoying a glass of holiday gin back at home, you can savour the memories of your trip (and as a bonus, it’s way less calories than other treats like sticks of rock, mint cake, clotted cream fudge, or shortbread!)

And remember, if you’re not going yourself, then most also offer a way to give a distillery tour or experience as a gift. Click the distillery names for more detailed information and links to their website as we go. Let’s explore…

London

(1) City of London Distillery, Home of Whitley Neill Gin

Whitley Neill Gins, most famous for their rainbow array of coloured bottles and popular flavoured sips was voted The UK's Most Loved Gin two years in a row 2021/2022. On this distillery tour you’ll discover the history of gin in London and learn about gin-making techniques. You can also distil your own personalised gin. Or simply visit the bar for an array of flavoured cocktails.

Tours:
Distillery Tour & Gin Tasting £25
Make Your Own Gin £125

Address: City of London Distillery, 22-24 Bride Lane, London EC4Y 8DT

2/ Beefeater Gin Distillery

Produced since the 1860s, Beefeater has become one of the world's best selling and most iconic gins. For the first time in 150 years, you can see how the world’s most awarded gin is made, take a stroll through the history of London Gin, smell and touch the botanicals that make Beefeater Gin unique and taste the finished product. The Beefeater Distillery features original Victorian pot stills and a botanical room where the fresh ingredients are stored.

Tour & Experience:
Distillery Tour £25
Exclusive VIP Experience £45

Address: 20 Montford Place, Kennington, London SE11 5DE

3/ Hayman’s of London

Repeatedly voted by Trip Advisor as London’s favourite gin distillery, visitors are Repeatedly voted by Trip Advisor as London’s favourite gin distillery, visitors are taken behind the scenes to look into how this award-winning gin has been distilled in the same way since 1863. Meet the team, see the stills, nose the botanicals and receive a tutored tasting of the gins.

Tour & Masterclass:
Distillery Tour £25
Cocktail Masterclass £35

Address: 8 Weir Road, Balham, London SW12 0GT

4/ Sipsmith Distillery, Chiswick

Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice of 2023. Learn how Sipsmith came to be, and how they led the charge that led to the modern gin boom that’s reverberated around the world since 2009. See their three copper ladies Prudence, Verity and Constance and learn how their award-winning gins are crafted.

Tour & Masterclass*:
Weeknight Distillery Tour and Tutored Tasting £25
Ultimate Gin Cocktail Masterclass £65
*both experiences include a gift bag to take home

Address: 83 Cranbrook Road, Chiswick, London W4 2LJ

5/ The Ginstitute Experience, Notting Hill

Similar to other distillery tours but a more in-depth 3 hour experience which will result in creating your own gin. Your Ginstructor will give you an in-depth journey through gin’s colourful and chequered past, then guide you through the blending process as you nose your way through a range of botanical distillates, choose your favourites to create your own bespoke blend of gin. It’s rated a 5* experience by Trip Advisor, which explains why you must have a pre-booked session to attend!

Experience:
3-hour award-winning gin tasting and blending experience. 
£120 per person

Address: 186 Portobello Road, London W11 1LA

South of England

6/ Greensand Ridge Distillery, Kent

Greensand Ridge is an award-winning, carbon neutral micro-distillery located in a beautifully converted Victorian coach house that’s part of a historic hunting estate, overlooking the fields and forest in the heart of Kent. The intimate gin experience includes a tour and cocktail before you distil your own full bottle of gin on an individual copper pot still. Take home your own handmade 700ml bottle of gin.

Experience:
2-3 hours £100 per person

Address: Dene Court, Shipbourne Road, Shipbourne TN11 9NS

7/ Gin Kitchen, Surrey

The Gin Kitchen is another award-winning artisan distillery at the heart of the Surrey hills. Luxury gins and signature spirits found in the world’s top luxury stores, five-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants.

Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice 2023. Gin Kitchen has outdoor seating, serves great cocktails, and offers live performances and a selection of gin experiences.

Tours/Experiences include:
Gin Tasting & Distillery Tour £35
Bottomless Brunch £55
Cocktail Masterclass £55

There's also a Gin Distilling Experience, Afternoon Tea and Meet The Maker.

Address: Punchbowl Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH5 4DX

8/ Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Hampshire

Laverstoke Mill is a state-of-the-art sustainable distillery which produces every drop of Bombay Sapphire gin. The Victorian and Georgian buildings set astride the crystal clear River Test and the two intertwining botanical glasshouses, designed by Thomas Heatherwick, grow specimens of the tropical and Mediterranean plant species used in the gin’s distillation process. 

Tours:
Choose from one of many tours and bespoke events priced from £20 to £175

Address: Laverstoke Mill, London Road, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7NR

9/ Brighton Gin, East Sussex

Brighton Gin is a handmade craft gin brand that started in 2012 at Kathy Caton MBE’s kitchen table and is now sold internationally and stocked in bars and restaurants across Europe, Asia and beyond. Learn all things Brighton Gin, meet the makers or become a master gin maker with a hands-on experience. Develop your own recipe from a range of botanicals, bottle and label your 50ml creation to take home and enjoy. 

Tour & Experience:
90min Distillery Tour and hands-on experience £35
Gin School £90

Address: 35a Vale Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN41 1GD

10/ Conker Spirit Distillery, Bournemouth Dorset

Established in 2014 as Dorset’s first copper pot gin distillery, Conker is located in the seaside town of Bournemouth. Their gin contains unique Dorset notes of samphire, elderberries and gorse flowers from across the Dorset coast and New Forest. Learn how the Conker team handcraft Dorset Gins and Conker Coffee Liqueurs or celebrate Friday evening cocktails in the Tap Room. 

Tours:
2 hour distillery tour on Fridays/Saturdays £25
Private group bookings also available

Address: Unit 2, 163 Stourvale Road, Southbourne, Dorset BH6 5HQ

11/ Plymouth Gin Distillery, Devon

One of the South-West’s best kept secrets, Plymouth Gin Distillery is set in an impressive, historic setting and is England’s oldest working gin distillery. Plymouth Gin has been made here according to the original recipe since 1793. Offers include a variety of tours, cocktail experiences, shop and Refectory Bar cocktail lounge.

Tours:
Classic Distillery Tour £15
Gin Conoisseur’s Tour with dedicated tasting £35
Master Distiller’s Tour £55
Smeaton’s Tower Experience £195
Plymouth Gin Staycation £850 for two people

Address: 60 Southside Street, Black Friars Distillery, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2LQ

12/ Tarquin’s Cornish Gin Distillery, Cornwall

Tarquin’s Gin was the first new gin to be crafted in the South-West of England in over 100 years when production began in 2012. They do things a little differently. Every bottle famously leaves the distillery hand-waxed and stamped with a puffin, giving it it’s own unique personality. Nestled on a windswept hilltop overlooking the wild Cornish coast, they offer an intimate behind-the-scenes tour and chance to get hands-on with their traditional small-batch spirits production.

Tours:
Distillery tours from £18
Also available: Gin Schools in Padstow & St Ives, Shops and Tasting Rooms

Address: Higher Trevibban Farm, St Ervan, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7SH

13/ The 6 O’Clock Gin Distillery, Avon

6 O’Clock Gin is a range of strikingly smooth artisan gins made on copper pot still Kathleen. Known for their stunning Bristol Blue glass bottles that pay tribute to the city’s rich heritage, the 6 O’Clock Gin Distillery is situated close to the English side of the Severn Bridge at Thornbury. 

Also available: 6 O’Clock Gin at The Glassboat, an iconic boat in the heart of the city of Bristol, bringing an exciting retail, waterfront gin bar and event space offering tastings, cocktail masterclasses, and gin blending sessions.

Tours:
Saturday Distillery Tour £25
Cocktail Masterclass £35

Addresses: 
Gin Distillery, Unit 6, Ashville Park, Short Way, Thornbury, Avon BS35 3UU
6 O’Clock Gin at the Glassboat, Welsh Back, Bristol, Avon BS1 4SB

14/ Piston Gin School, Cheltenham or Worcester

Inspired by precision engineering and a love of all things automotive, handcrafted Piston Gin has been awarded prestigious double-gold, gold, silver and bronze medals at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition. Their immersive gin schools are located across two sites. Cheltenham, Gloucestershire is HQ where the gin is distilled. Their second gin school is at the flagship store in Worcester. Offering experiences to indulge your senses, ignite creativity and deepen your understanding of craft spirit, they give you insight into the artisan distilling world.

Experience: 
Cocktail Master Gin School £115 per person or £150 for two sharing a still.
The price includes one bottle of your own hand-crafted gin.

Addresses: 

HQ, Unit 2, Bamfurlong Industrial Park, Staverton, Cheltenham GL51 6SX
Flagship, Danks 2, 62 Diglis Road, Worcester WR5 3BW

Wales

15/ Hensol Castle Distillery, Mid Glamorgan

Located in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan, you’ll find South Wales’ first full-scale gin distillery, visitor experience, gin school and bottling plant, all distilling nicely in the cellars of the beautiful 17th century Hensol Castle.

Tour & Experience:
Gin Distillery Tour and Tasting £25
Gin Making Experience £99 per person or 
£150 for two (sharing a still and one 70cl bottle of gin.)

Afternoon Teas are also available in the luxurious surroundings of the castle atrium.

Address: Hensol Castle Park Cellars, Hensol, Pontyclun CF72 8JX

16/ Penderyn Distillery, Llandudno

Brecon Gin is a small-batch, premium Welsh Gin brand that is multi-award winning. Penderyn has three distilleries. The original distillery (making predominantly whisky) is in Penderyn in the Brecon Beacons. Other sites are at Llandudno and Swansea Copperworks. Brecon Gin and Brecon Botanicals are newer products that have been added to their range of spirits in recent years.

Please note, tours are geared more toward whisky enthusiasts than gin but may still be of interest if you have drinkers with different tastes in your party.

Tours:

£13.50 online
£15 on the door
Discounts for groups of 10 or more, OAPs, students and children 14-17 years

Addresses: 

HQ: Penderyn Brecon Beacons Distillery, Pontpren Llwyd, Aberdare CF44 0SX
Lloyd Street, Llandudno, LL30 2YG
Hafod Copperworks, Swansea, SA1 2LQ

Midlands & North of England

17/ Sky Wave Distillery, Bicester Oxfordshire

Named The World's Best Contemporary Gin at the 2024 World Gin Awards and winner of the 2023 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award two years in a row. Learn about the fascinating beginnings of this independently owned artisan craft small-batch gin brand.  Tour the distillery and try the different gins and botanicals.

If you plan to enjoy plenty of drinks and prefer not to drive, consider an overnight stay with a difference in the Crew Rooms at this historic former WW2 RAF base.

Tour/Experience:
Distillery Experience and Gin Tasting £25

Address: The North Tanker Sheds, 105 Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Rd, Bicester OX27 8AL

18/ The Only Way Is Spirits, Essex/Hertfordshire

Although this distillery makes flavoured gin, vodka, rum and tequila liqueurs in a unique range of beautifully coloured bottles, when it comes to Gin School, The Only Way is Gin. 

Tour & Experience:

Distillery Tour and Tasting £20
3 hour Gin School Experience £95 or £125 for two sharing a still and one 70cl bottle

Address: Unit 8, Crumps Farm, West Road, Sawbridgeworth CM21 0LJ

19/ Adnams Distillery, Norfolk

Known for gin brands: Adnams Copper House, Smidgin, Fishers, Quince, Sloe,  and First Rate Triple Malt Gin, all are distilled with high levels of juniper and big and bold flavours. Various experiences are offered including a Distillery Tour and a ‘Make Your Own Gin’ experience. Several shops across East Anglia.

Tour, Taste and Make in Southwold, Norwich & Bury St Edmonds. 

Tour & Experiences:
Distillery Tour £25
Cocktail Discovery Masterclass £55
Make Your Own Gin £95

Address: Most Southwold Distillery Tours depart from The Swan Courtyard, Market Place, Southwold, IP18 6EG but check website for details.

20/ Shakespeare Distillery, Warwickshire

Shakespeare Distillery is an artisan gin producer that takes inspiration from the tudor garden. Tour the distillery and visit Gin School to distil your own gin on a mini copper still. 

Tours:
Distillery Tour and Taste £20
60 min Gin Cruise £30 per adult
Gin School £99 per person or £125 for two sharing a still.
Other tasting and cocktail experiences - see website.

Address: Unit A, Drayton Manor Drive, Drayton, Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 9RQ

21/ Nelson’s Distillery, Staffordshire

Experience the finest in premium craft spirits. Experiencing the thrilling world of craft spirit production is officially the best thing to do in Staffordshire according to Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism and Good Food Awards 2024. Gin, Vodka and Rum School. 

Tour & Experiences:
Tour, Talk and Taste £25
Single Still £115 per person
Shared Gin & Vodka Making Experience £155

Address: Unit 5a, Grindley Business Village, Grindley, Uttoxeter ST18 0LR

22/ The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, Greater Manchester

Home of Manchester Gin, the signature product range inspired by the city where it all began. Dandelion and Burdock root is a nod to the Northern heritage that distinguishes these gins that are some of the most highly awarded in the world.

Voted Manchester’s #1 thing to do on TripAdvisor, your hosts guide you through spirit tasting, and teach you how to make your own gin.

Experiences:
Gin Tasting from £30
Gin Making experience from £95
Gin Making experience for two from £135

Address: 10-15 Watson Street, Manchester M3 4LP

23/ Hotham’s Gin School, East Riding of Yorkshire

Voted Yorkshire’s Number 1 Visitor Experience in 2020 and 2021. Multi award-winning Gin School Experience (also Rum School and Vodka School) in a purpose-built distilling room. Hear about the Hotham’s history, brand, try the gins and be guided on how to make your own using botanicals of your choice.

Experience:
Masterclass £125 per person or £150 for two

Address: 2nd floor, Hull Gin School and Distillery, 55 Whitefriargate, Hull HU1 2HU

24/ Whitby Gin Distillery, North Yorkshire

A family-run distillery on the rugged North Yorkshire coast, crafting award-winning coastal spirits using ocean-inspired botanicals from the coast and moorland close to Yorkshire. Make sure you try the Bramble & Bay, Wild Old Tom and Navy Strength Whitby Gins. The Original Edition is a true taste of the region distilled with locally foraged sugar kelp, heather and honey for a bold, balanced flavour.

Tour:
One hour distillery tour £25

Address: 8 Botany Way, Whitby YO22 4QX

25/ Shed One Distillery, Cumbria LA12 9AU 

Situated on the outskirts of the Lake District, Shed One was Cumbria Tourism’s Experience of the Year in 2022 and Visit England’s Experience of the Year Silver Winner in 2023. First to offer Make Your Own Gin experiences in Cumbria and the Lake District.

Tour & Experiences:
Distillery tour and tasting £22.50
Afternoon G&Tea £29
Make your Own Distilled Gin Experience on selected Sundays. Enquire online.

Address: The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9AU

26/ Durham Distillery, Durham

This distillery offers a real sense of place. Situated in the heart of a cathedral city close to the world-famous UNESCO world heritage site, visitors get to learn about craft spirits in this special place. Good honest spirits made with the finest locally sourced ingredients.

Experiences:
Distillery Experience £17.50
Cocktail Classes £35
Gin Making Class from £85

Address: Prince Bishops Place, 30-31 High Street, Durham DH1 3UL

Scotland 

27/ Holyrood Distillery, Edinburgh

Sip your way through the award-winning Height of Arrows Gin range with this relaxed, interactive, conversational gin-tasting experience and sample behind-the-scenes future projects accompanied by a delicious gin chocolate truffle. 

Tours & Experiences:
Stills & Staves Highlights Tour £18
Self-Guided Tasting Flight £20 (choose between whisky and gin)
Whisky and Gin Distillery Tour £28
Gin Tasting Experience £28
EH Evenings (free to attend for anyone with an EH postcode) 

Address: 19 St Leonard’s Lane, Edinburgh EH8 9SH

28/ Lind and Lime Gin Distillery, Leith

Lind and Lime say this: “We’ve been to a lot of tours at a lot of distilleries. When it came to creating our own tour, we decided to put all of our favourite things into the single best experience that we could create.”

So they offer Tour, Tasting, Bottle Filling and Cocktail Making on their 75-minute tours on Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sundays.

Tour:
Gin Tour and Tasting £25

Address: 24 Coburg Street, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6HB

29/ Crossbill Distilling, Glasgow

If you want hands-on, in-depth gin experiences, Crossbill is the place to go. Start by learning about the history of gin making, then tasting, then distil your own in the distilling class. Free flowing gin and you get to take your own bottle home, what’s not to love?

Experiences:
Tasting Experience £15
Gin School Blending Experience £60
Gin School Distilling Class £110

Address: Unit 1, BAaD, 54 Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB

30/ Stirling Distillery, Stirling

In the shadow of Stirling Castle, Stirling Distillery offer daily gin and whisky experiences. Voted the number one thing to do in Stirling on TripAdvisor.

Experiences:
Distillery Gin Experience £27.50 (Driver’s experience for those not drinking £12.50) 
The Old Smiddy Gin School £90 per person or 
The Old Smiddy Gin School £140 for two sharing a still

Address: 9 Lower Castlehill, Stirling FK8 1EN

31/ North Uist Distillery

Bursting with island charm, this distillery is situated on a historic island steadings, right by the beach on North Uist where Bonnie Prince Charlie once sheltered.

This 1700s home has played a long and dynamic role in the island’s history. Some Downpour Gin will ultimately go down well too, amongst its many awards, it won Overall Spirit of the Year in the London Spirits Competition 2023.

Experience:
Downpour Gin Tasting £25

Address: Baile Nan Cailleach, Nunton Steadings Benbecula HS7 5LU

32/ City of Aberdeen Distillery

Hidden within a historic railway arch in the heart of the city you will find Aberdeen’s first distillery for over 75 years and its first ever gin school. All tours start with a double G&T, include tastings from the current range of demijohns and are led by the head distiller.

Tour & Experiences:
Discovery Tour from £27
The Flight of Fancy £30
Gin Tasting Masterclass from £54 
Gin School Experience from £120

Address: Arch 10, Palmerston Rd, Aberdeen AB11 5RE

33/ Kinrara Distillery, Aviemore

Award-winning distillery, tasting experience and shop located just outside of Aviemore in a beautiful remote setting in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park beside the beautiful River Spey. Fun and engaging hosted gin-tasting experience that goes beyond a standard gin tour. 

Experience:
Tasting Experience £15 

Address: Linwilg Farm Steading, Aviemore PH22 1PZ

34/ North Point Distillery, (home of Crosskirk Bay Gin), Thurso

Overlooking the picturesque Crosskirk Bay, North Point Distillery is the most northerly distillery on the British mainland on the site of the former U.S. Navy base in Forss. One of the most sustainable distilleries in Scotland and multi award-winner of the Gin Guide’s awards for sustainability in 2021, 2022 and 2023, North Point advocates responsible procurement, carbon-neutral production methods and fully recycled and recyclable packaging. 

Tour:
30 min Copper Distillery Tour £10
Weekend Cocktail Events 

Address: Forss Business & Energy Park, Thurso KW14 7UZ

You can find other Gin Distillery Experiences and Tours in Scotland here:

IRELAND AND THE Isle of Man

Getting there:

Cross to the Isle of Man from England by Manx Ferry from Heysham, Liverpool, and Birkenhead from 2hrs 20mins. 
The island is also accessible by air from many UK domestic airports.
From/to Ireland, ferries and flights operate from Belfast and Dublin. 

35/ Fynoderee Distillery

Home of the Spirits of Mann, enjoy a ‘fyn and tonic,’ learn about the beginnings of the distillery, fascinating Manx folklore, meet the stills and learn about the crafting process of Manx gins, vodka and rum. Substitute drink for drivers and 5cl ‘fyniature’ bottle to take home.

Tour:
Fri/Sat Distillery Tour and Tasting £21

Address: Parsonage Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man IM8 2EE

36/ Seven Kingdom Distillery

A small distillery specialising in ultra-smooth, delicately balanced spirits. 

Tour:
Gin tours and tastings in the distillery can be arranged by appointment.

Address: Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 4LN

For more inspiration about visiting the Isle of Man, click here:

37/ Copeland Distillery

Situated on the coast directly opposite the Copeland Islands, 20 miles outside Belfast, sample the gins, rum and whiskey this special place has to offer, walk around the historical distillery which was once a picture house dating back to 1915 and hear stories of smuggling and seized contraband in the local area.

Experience:
One Hour Distillery Experience £22.50

Address: Manor Street, Donaghadee BT21 0HF

38/ Echlinville Distillery

Experience excellence with a tour and tasting at Ireland’s first farm distillery, home of some of the country’s best known whiskeys, gins and poitin crafted in the heart of County Down. Gin distilled here includes Echlinville Single Estate Irish Pot Still Gin, Weavers Irish Gin, Jawbox and Feckin Irish Gin. 

Tour:
Tour and Tipple from £23 (includes two drinks)

Address: 62 Gransha Road, Kircubbin, Newtownards BT22 1AJ

39/ The Boatyard Distillery, Fermanagh

Located on the banks of Lough Erne, close to Tully Castle and next to the Marina, meet the team and stills and discover the secret behind the famous ‘Erainn’ copper still. Excellent tour in a beautiful setting.

Tour:
90 min tour, tasting and two cocktails £55 (price includes a bottle of gin)

Address: 346 Lough Shore Road, Drumcrow East, Enniskillen BT93 7DX

40/ Still Garden Distillery

Small but perfectly formed Garden Distillery. TripAdvisor Travellers Choice for 2023. Wide range of options include Gin School and Distilling Academy, Tastings, Cocktail Masterclasses and Tours

Tours & Experiences:
Distillery Tour from €15
Premium Distillery Tour from €20
Gin Tasting Masterclass from €30
Cocktail Masterclass from €35
Afternoon Tea and Gin Tasting from €55
Gin School from €95

Address: Goldenbridge Industrial Estate, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8 D08 EWK2

The Channel Islands

Getting there:

Flights operate to the Channel Islands archipelago in the English Channel off the French coast of Normandy. Main routes are to Jersey and Guernsey from Dublin, Belfast and many other UK airports including Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, East Midlands, Bristol, London Gatwick, Luton, Manchester and Southampton.
Daily ferries also cross from Poole and Portsmouth to Jersey and Guernsey.
Once you’re in the Channel Islands, you can island hop using ferries.

For more information about this beautiful part of the British Isles visit here:

41/ Channel Islands Liquor Co, St Helier Jersey

Located in the Old Sail Loft at the historical French Harbour in St Helier, Channel Islands Liquor Co produces award-winning gins and rums that are exported all over the world. Private tastings usually happen in the evenings. The Old Sail Loft Distillery in Jersey hosts one hour ticketed tastings without having to book a private party. 

Tasting:
£40 for a 2-hour tasting 
Minimum numbers apply

Tour:
£30 per person, no minimum numbers.

Address: South Pier Harbour, S Pier, St Helier, JE2 3NB Jersey

42/ Wheadon’s Gin, Guernsey

Wheadon’s is a small batch distillery in the atmospheric cellar lounge of Guernsey’s Bella Luce, known as ‘The Gin Hotel’ - the perfect bolthole for a long stay or a few days away. A historic Norman manor house on Guernsey’s stunning south coast. The perfect destination for those travellers for whom experience is everything.  Book gin experiences in advance via the website.

Experiences:
The Gintroduction £25
Breaking Down The Botanicals £35 per person (min 4 people)
Design Your Own Distillation £50 per person (min 6 people)
Gin and Dine, includes gin-tasting and 3 course set menu dinner for £50 per person. Booking essential.

Address: La Fosse, St Martin’s, GY4 6EB Guernsey 

So there you have it, a lip-smacking taster of just some of the amazing gin schools, experiences, tours and more being offered by just 42 out of hundreds of gin distilleries up and down the UK and Ireland. You began in London, the Gin Capital of the World and ended up in The Gin Hotel in Guernsey. Having worked your way all around the British Isles, which take your fancy? Go and explore the United Gindom!

By Robbie Jerram

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Rachmainoff Vodka

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Size: 700ml
ABV: 37.5%
Find here: £11.99

J.J Whitley Blue Raspberry Vodka

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Size: 700ml
ABV: 35%
Find here: £15 (usually more!)

SKYY Vodka

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Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £18 (usually more!)

Wyborowa Vodka

Ever popular, this Polish gem was first produced in 1927, and still to this day, every single drop is made there. International awards have been plentiful for almost all of that time, rising to the top of the value categories. There’s a subtle pecan flavour and sweetness thanks to Polish rye, with a velvety mouthfeel. It’s cemented its place in vodka heritage, and is great value for money around that £20 mark.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 37.5%
Find here: £18.06

Au Vodka

If one vodka bottle has caught your eye on the shelves, then it’s probably this. Beyond the glimmering gold bottle, this might just be the most talked about vodka in the world. With the help of TikTok fame, ‘Gold Gang’ celebrity endorsements and trendy innovations like colour changing, this vodka is very popular, particularly with younger drinkers. But what about the liquid itself? Well, that contributes towards its staying power too, as it’s 5 times distilled, charcoal filtered and finishes in a high-pressure golf filter chamber. The branding might be love or hate, but the vodka has a pleasing neutrality.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £29.95

Grey Goose Vodka

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Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £35.88 (usually more!)

Elit Vodka

Stepping up in price, this ultra-premium Latvian vodka has been making a splash, not least of all since dominating The Beverage Testing Institute’s awards every year. Their freeze filtration is patented, which is rare amongst vodka producers. The vodka is filtered at -18 degrees Celsius, delivering what might be the smoothest vodka in the world. Aniseed and spice bring some supple flavour amongst the creamy mouthfeel. If you want to try vodka that’s guaranteed to be super smooth and a world away from cheap throatburner, this is it.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £46.39

Did you know that white tea and vodka can be a really delicious mix? Perhaps try one of the above with it, or for other tea and alcohol pairings that will surprise you, go here!

The Best Brandy: From Strong to Candy

The diverse and exquisite world of fruit spirits is situated at the delicate intersection of sophistication and indulgence. The category can transport both eager newcomers and seasoned connoisseurs through stories of terroir, craftsmanship, and centuries of heritage. Navigating the world of brandy can be a journey to taste some dramatic distillates and discover uniquely nuanced notes.

While one article could never encompass the broad scope of brandies, below is a selection of fun, approachable, under-the-radar brandies, spanning the spectrum from robust and powerful to delicately sweet and aromatic. From historic distilleries to innovative newcomers, each selection offers a glimpse into this underappreciated and often misunderstood spirit category. If you prefer the warming intensity of a strong eau de vie or the smooth decadence of a sweetie delight, there's a perfect bottle for your desired experience. 

STRAWBAR ORIGIN

Starting strong. Eau de vie are fruit brandies that are usually unaged and can taste very hot or harsh when enjoyed neat. Strawbar Origin is a strawberry eau de vie made from 100% fermented strawberries. Traditionally fruit eau de vie is made through macerating a less sugary fruit in spirit for the flavour. But Strawbar uses only a special variety of wild strawberry from the Florina region in Northern Greece. This strawberry, known as Alpine strawberries - or more formally, Fragaria vesca - are a varietal known for their delicious, aromatic taste. They are small, flavourful, and luxurious. Unlike their larger grocery-store counterparts, alpine and woodland berries haven’t been bred for size. These are then hand harvested and handled delicately by analytical and organic chemists to create Strawbar’s signature pillars of flavour: strawberry, caramel, compote, & smoke. While somewhat intense on its own, it is magical in many cocktails that use clear spirits. 

Size: 500ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £39.00

DAMPFWERK BARRELED GRAPE IMMATURE BRANDY (aka “Ivey”)

For US brandy enthusiasts, a special selection is this Minnesota-based distillery owned by a German family dedicated to quality products. Grape brandy produced in the United States is typically made from the distillation of fermented grape juice or wine similar to production of the Piscos of Chile and Peru. The Dampfwerk Barreled Grape Immature Brandy is distilled from a skin-on-fermentation using whole fruit imparting additional flavour and texture to the resulting product. It’s then distilled in a copper pot still with four plates. The makers describe the process as “expensive, arduous, and messy, but it provides a full-bodied fruit brandy that we are proud to sip eau de vie style, or barrel aged.” Strong in ABV but packs a punch in deliciousness as well. 

Size: 375ml
ABV: 43%
Find here: $38 (around £30)

G.E. MASSENEZ POIRE WILLIAMS 

G.E. Massenez Poire Williams is well-renowned as a masterpiece of French distillation. This pear brandy captures the essence of bright, ripe pears in every drop. Its unparalleled smoothness and delicate fruit expression make it a standout choice for anyone in search of a refined and unforgettable drinking experience. Traditionally enjoyed neat as a digestif, gifted to a pal in need of escape, or used to elevate cocktails and desserts, G.E. Massenez Poire Williams never fails to impress with its impeccable balance and lingering, peary finish. This spirit has the ability to transport the drinker to the orchards of Alsace with each sip of this extraordinary brandy. A perfect middle ground for this scale. 

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £35.99

PÉRE MAGLOIRE FINE VS CALVADOS

Pére Magloire Fine VS Calvados is crafted using traditional methods of apple brandy production. It begins with the fermentation of apple cider, which is then distilled to create a clear apple spirit. The spirit is made from single continuous distillation in copper stills to concentrate the apple aromas. The flavour is then blended with the fruitiest cuvées and aged in barrels made of century-old oak. This Calvados offers a taste of the rich apple-growing traditions of Normandy, showcasing the unique terroir and craftsmanship as the flagship of the extensive Pére Magloire collection of apple expressions. A beginner’s guide to smooth and fruity flavours, it’s a great brandy to get someone into brandy. 

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £33.24

BARDINET COFFEE

Finishing off sweet and easy. Winning Gold at the World Brandy Awards, Bardinet Coffee is a brandy-based coffee liqueur produced by Bardinet, a renowned French spirits company with a strong heritage dating back to 1857. Bardinet Coffee is a premium coffee liqueur and is lauded for quality and richness. After Arabica beans are roasted to specification, they are distilled to extract the essence of the coffee, resulting in a concentrated coffee distillate. This liqueur mixes the coffee distillate and the Bardinet brandy with a balance of the right amount of sweetness and complexity. Its velvety texture and good solid coffee flavour make it delicious over ice, added to any coffee beverage morning or night, and a sweetened delight in any coffee liqueur cocktail. 

Size: 700ml
ABV: 28%
Find here: £13.02

By Zach Sapato

Glenmorangie's New Release: Triple Cask Reserve Single Malt Whisky

Looking for a Scotch whisky that's as adventurous as you are? Then you’re in luck as Glenmorangie have just brought out a new exciting whisky, their Triple Cask Reserve.

We’ve been huge fans of Glenmorangie and the legendary master distiller Dr Bill Lumsden for many years now, and we always enjoy being surprised by their intriguing new whisky flavours and styles. Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve surprises again with the use of rye casks - something that is not often found in Scotch and more specifically Glenmorangie whisky production.

The result is stunning. Blending three unique cask types of bourbon, new charred oak and rye, it’s a rich and subtly spiced whisky. The bourbon cask ageing gives the whisky its classic Glenmorangie fruity smoothness - think notes of pear, candied orange peel and honeysuckle. The new charred oak casks bring fuller, richer notes which are balanced out by the subtle hints of spice coming from the rye whiskey casks for a well-rounded delight.

Trying it neat is a must but it also tastes great in a Manhattan or Gold Rush cocktail, or even just with ginger ale to complement those spicy notes.

We were lucky enough to spend some time at Glenmorangie in Season 1 of The Three Drinkers TV series, The Three Drinkers do Scotch Whisky which you can find on Amazon Prime. If you want to find out more about Glenmorangie’s unique stills which help craft their more delicate, fruity spirit, click here!
Size 70cl
ABV 40%
Find here £33

For more great Glenmorangie products, why not check out our One Drink, Three Ways cocktail special using Glenmorangie X?

Cheers to Tea Time: 5 Tasty Alcoholic Teas for Your Next Celebration

Having a cup of tea with a meal or a quick snack is one of life's simple pleasures – so much so that it merits its own celebration, such as National Tea Day. Drinking tea is a ritual embedded in many cultures. Tea culture apparently dates back to 2737 BC in China, according to legend, but there are now so many fashionable flavours to be found worldwide such as fruit teas and caffeinated or non-caffeinated tea varieties which go beyond the traditional builders tea or dreaded tasteless milky teas! There is truly a type of tea for everyone these days and that includes cocktail lovers too as there are tea infused cocktails to satisfy most tastes.

Believe it or not, but there are tea cocktails to suit each stage of your dining experience from eating starters right the way through to indulging in desserts! If that piques your interest (and why wouldn’t it), here are five alcoholic teas that will absolutely satisfy both tea drinkers and cocktail lovers alike!

Tios Hard Tea Light & Stormy

Tios hard tea is a sparkling tea infused entry in the RTD (ready to drink) cocktails market and is designed to be drunk on the go! It is made with organic white tea with a twist to provide a variation of your favourite cocktails such as Dark and Stormy. This rum based tea cocktail is a light brown colour which would look familiar to ice tea lovers with an intense ginger flavour profile providing that tangy sensation on the nose and palate. Well blended without being sugary, this is a vegan certified product that will go well by your side at afternoon tea and summer festivals as an aperitif!

Size: 250ml
ABV: 4.4%
Price: £16.99 for 6 cans

Riddles Mango Ice Tea

A sparkling ice tea rum blend that is slightly orange tinged and infused with Nigerian Moringa tea. According to folklore, there are health benefits associated with drinking Moringa tea and this works well with the fruity mango flavour to produce an easy drinking, light cocktail without reducing the flavour! It is so smoothly blended that neither the rum nor the tea dominate, but then again that will make it ideal to pair with the well-seasoned Caribbean Sunday dinner of rice, peas and chicken!

Size: 250ml
ABV: 4%
Price: £2

Masons of Yorkshire, Tea Edition

Tea drinkers and gin lovers will rejoice with this ideal combination of flavours for the Tea Edition of this gin! Mason’s Tea Edition blends dry Yorkshire tea with the botanicals and juniper flavours from the gin profile. It will be an excellent drink for both cosy nights in, as the warmth and alcohol strength will keep the cold weather at bay, and it will be suitable for the spring and summer climates too with its refreshing citrus and slightly sweeter taste. Look no further, If you are seeking that Trou Normand as that palate cleanser between dishes - this Tea Edition would be good for that or you could simply have it as a shot or on the rocks, as we said - it will please many!

Size: 700ml
ABV: 42%
Price: £33.95

Noveltea Whisky & Oolong Tea

Coming on to that after dinner time, when you might still be craving a night cap, this tea liqueur from Noveltea combines whisky with the lighter, fruity oolong tea variety. This is a boozy cocktail which is best served chilled with ice. It is as dark in colour as a traditional Scotch whisky, but without the high alcohol content! Smooth on the mouth, without being overpowering, with a subtle, smoky whisky aroma and a hint of lemon – this digestif combination is a natural partnership that will make you want more as the night draws to a close!

Size: 500ml
ABV: 15%
Price: £27.50

Tipsy Tea Spiced Chai

You might enjoy having a cuppa before bed and this spiced chai liqueur is perfect for those cosy moments to unwind at home. Packed full of spices, this alcoholic tea is designed to be mixed – you can be adventurous and try it hot or cold! Simply add a shot of hot water or sparkling cold water with a slice of lemon and away you go! Its golden colour also provides that sense of warmth in this fruity blend which tastes just like a herbal tea but with that added kick! It’s the perfect drink for catching up with the gossip with friends after that night out or dinner party!

Size: 350ml
ABV: 20%
Price: £15

Even if you may not be a regular tea drinker, these alcoholic teas explore its versatility for all meal times, tastebuds and special occasions. These will definitely satisfy those cocktail lovers searching for a lighter but flavourful alternative to their favourite cocktails and for tea drinkers seeking the tea version of an Irish coffee! The burning question now is – which boozy tea will you try first?

If you want to make some of your own boozy tea combinations, here are some suggestions to get you started.

By Latoya Austin

What is a Flip Cocktail?

Essentially, a flip is a cocktail that uses egg alongside sugar and a spirit, often finished with a spice garnish like nutmeg. You might be surprised to know that they first popped up in 1695 when playwright William Congreve wrote, ‘Thus we live at sea; eat biscuit, and drink flip…’ so, like many cocktails, it’s the sailors that created this cocktail.

Originally, it involved mixing beer, rum and sugar and heating the liquid with a red-hot iron to create the frothy top, or ‘flip’. Of course, the 17th century is a long time ago and the cocktail evolved, particularly in the US where eggs and sometimes cream were added to sweeten the serve, fortify it, and mask the flavour of dodgy alcohol. This masterstroke added a velvety texture similar to eggnog or custard, but often without any of the dairy.

By the 19th century, it was a beloved and widely varied serve, popping up in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations and the legendary Bar-tenders’ Guides of the era. Nowadays, they’re served hot or cold using various ingredients so if you want to embrace this oft-forgotten drink, here are a few suggestions!

But remember, as long as egg, sugar and some kind of liquor are involved, you can riff and experiment with your own creations. Who knows, maybe your flip will be the one to bring back its golden age!

What Flip Cocktails Should I Try?

The Classic Hot Beer Flip

If you want to get close to trying the original recipe, then this is it. Ale was very different back then, and not as bitter as today, so including cream or more sugar is recommended for balance. If you really want to turn back time, you can use a hot poker to caramelise if you wish, but of course be very careful. Alternatively, the stove is fine. The earthy, silky, rich taste is totally unique.

Ingredients
220ml ale (brown or dark)
40ml rum
25ml brown sugar syrup
1 egg
Nutmeg (garnish)

 Method
In a heatproof vessel like a tempered pitcher, whisk rum, syrup, and an egg. In the saucepan, heat the beer until it begins to steam – avoid simmering. Gently pour the hot beer into your mixture, continuously whisking all the time. Now, pour the liquid between the vessel and the saucepan multiple times to froth it up, and serve in a mug or handled glass. Grate some nutmeg to finish and you’ve got a modern version of the 17th century classic.

The Rum Flip

One step away from eggnog, this simple concoction is silky smooth, even for a flip, because it uses heavy cream. The inclusion of cream means this flip isn’t as light as most, but you also get added richness and indulgence in return. We love this as an after-dinner dessert.

Ingredients
50ml dark rum
20ml heavy cream
1 tsp sugar
1 egg
Nutmeg (garnish)

 Method
Dry-shake all ingredients first, before adding ice and repeat until everything is well-chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass, and a little grated nutmeg is the perfect finish.

The Gaelic Flip

The richness of whisky/whiskey is perfect flip material. There’s a lot of other flavours, so there’s no need to splash out on an expensive Irish whiskey, but a decent, bold whiskey with good soft fruits is perfect. The velvety egg foam, the light whiskey, the tingle of spice and the sweetness of syrup and the vermouth – delightful. You could play around with this too. We’re thinking Guinness, we’re thinking Bailey’s…

Ingredients
50ml Irish whiskey
25ml sweet vermouth
15ml syrup
1tsp allspice liqueur
1 egg
Nutmeg (garnish)

 Method
Dry-shake all ingredients first because this is where you’ll get the gorgeous pillow of foam in the final serve. Add ice and repeating until everything is well-chilled and combined. Strain into a cocktail glass, and again, grate nutmeg on top!

The Boston Flip

Madeira is a great example of what fortified wine can bring to a flip. The sweetness it carries as well as chocolatey, nutty and dried fruit notes intertwines luxuriously with the caramel and vanilla punch of bourbon (you can swap out for rye whiskey for more peppery spice, and this would work too).

Ingredients
60ml bourbon
60ml Madeira wine
10ml syrup
1 egg
Nutmeg (garnish)

Method
Again, it’s a dry shake. Make sure to shake vigorously for at least a minute to get that foam, and then shake again but this time with ice. Strain and you guessed it, grate with nutmeg!

These are some well-known flips to get you started, but these cocktails are tailor made to be personalised and experimented with. Crack an egg into your shaker, add a little syrup and then have a play around with your favourite spirits, liqueurs, fortified wines and alike! Flips are one of many cocktails that can be served hot, so if you want tips on some others, check out The Science, Art and History of Hot Cocktails!

From Clooney To Crawford, From Casimigos To Casamigas: A New Jalepeño-Infused Tequila

In this new world of celebrity drinks, Casamigos is probably the biggest success story of the lot. Fronted, quite gorgeously, by George Clooney, it proved itself to be way more than just a bottle with a name attached. So much so that drinks giant Diageo acquired the brand for eye watering sums in 2017 making Clooney the highest paid actor that year. Who knows how much involvement he has these days, but that doesn’t stop Casamigos teaming up with another pretty face – legendary supermodel Cindy Crawford.

“As much as I love Casamigos, my go to drink for a fun night is a skinny, spicy margarita,” she said, which explains the switch up with this new tequila. Jalapeño peppers are added to the 100% Blue Weber agave blanco for a tingle of the tongue and naturally spicy flavour, making the increasingly popular Spicy Margarita much easier to make in a hurry.

Cindy’s involvement rings even more changes however, as you can see from the glamorised label. The ‘o’ in Casamigos has been replaced by an ‘a’, turning the word from masculine to feminine. You’ll also find red ink, flames, lips, and Crawford’s signature adorning the design. This collaboration makes all the more sense when you discover that Rande Gerber, who kickstarted Casamigos with Clooney, also happens to be married to Cindy Crawford! It’s a small world (if you’re rich and famous!)

Casamigas Jalapeño Tequila appears to only be available in the US for the time being, priced at $49.99, but we’re sure it’ll be widely available soon if they’re previous releases are anything to go by.

Which Alcohol Mixes Well With Tea?

We don’t often think of tea and alcohol as having much of an overlap, but maybe we should. Bartenders have been experimenting with tea in cocktails for a while now, embracing the deep and diverse flavours of all kinds of teas, as well as the refreshing qualities, caffeine, and health benefits.

Most spirits have quite intense and distinct flavours, and it’s often the same with teas, so randomly mixing them together is likely to be a waste of good liquid – though you might strike gold, who knows! There are, however, some well known tea and booze marriages that show what a dreamy and complementary pairing the two can be… and these are a few you can easily try!

When mixing tea with alcohol, you can serve it hot as you usually would with tea, or you can infuse it hot and let it cool, or you can cold brew – it’s up to your personal preference and the ingredients you’re using.

You can make tea as you usually would and treat it as another cocktail ingredient, or in its simplest form, just add alcohol to your tea, but at a slightly more advanced level, you can infuse tea into spirits, or syrups or even embrace the cold distillation techniques – all the information on those can be found here.

Black Tea and Dark Rum

Black tea, most famously English breakfast, is a great pairing with rum. The natural caramelly sweetness of the rum pairs well with the earthy, bitter flavour of black tea. It’s such a complimentary pairing that there are already a few established cocktails marrying the two. Fish House Punch, with black tea, Cognac, dark rum, and peach brandy, is a particularly boozy serve. A simpler cocktail is the Planter’s Punch, which often includes black tea instead of water, combined with dark rum and a little lime juice and syrup. There is also Gunfire, a legendary morning cocktail in the British Army of the 1890s that mixes one shot of rum into a regular cuppa. Oh, and a little tip. You might not want the caffeine of black tea in the evening, but rooibos is a very similar, slightly smokier tea that’s caffeine free, so try this!

Green Tea and Whisky

Japanese whisky, Irish whiskey, and American whiskey are all regularly mixed with green tea. Whilst it’s a slight shame to taint the endless health benefits of green tea, the vegetal and grassy flavours really add to many whiskies. The end result is a refreshing, breezier number with increased citrus notes. A simple Green Tea Highball with Japanese whisky, green tea and club soda is a great place to start.

Chamomile Tea and Gin

Flower power. The floral and herbaceous heart of both chamomile and (many) gins is a perfect marriage. You’ll find that the notes in the chamomile enhance the botanical complexity of floral and herbaceous gins, and also soften any sharpness. A really simple pitcher style cocktail you can make is by making some chamomile tea (either with tea bags or through flowers in water), and straining the cool mixture with gin, lemon juice, honey, and ice – how deliciously bright and breezy does that sound?

White Tea and Vodka

White tea is one of the most delicate and refreshing teas. It’s well known for its gentle honey notes and mellow flavours like apricot, peach, oats, hay, and flowers. You could pair this with a very subtle floral gin or perhaps even white rum, but they run the risk of overwhelming it. The neutrality and cleanliness of good vodka can be an interesting match to try, sucking you in with the gentle refreshment of the tea, and whacking you with a hearty hit of vodka. Infusing vodka with white tea would be a good way to go (you can simply leave tea leaves or tea bags with vodka for a few hours then strain). This way, you can make a simple white tea Vodka Martini, perhaps combining with some aromatic ingredients like elderflower liqueur and edible flowers.

The Hot Tea Toddy

The most famous way of combining tea and alcohol is in the form of Hot Toddies. We’ve listed some amazing variations of the Hot Toddy here, and it’s easy to see how tea can be introduced. It’s already a winter warmer, made most classically with whisky, hot water, lemon juice and usually honey and cinnamon too. But, with other ingredients like ginger, cider, gin, rum and apple juice often involved in riffs, there are plentiful opportunities for tea to bring something to the party. Ginger tea, bourbon whiskey, honey and lemon juice is a super warming, spicy, rich favourite. The tea you use will emphasise different elements of the Toddy – the citrus, the honey, the spices, or the spirit itself. At the end of the day, if you think a tea that you love might go well with a spirit, then serve it warm and combine with citrus, honey, spices and see – you might surprise yourself!

Similar but slightly different, you can also make any of your favourite teas into syrups. Syrups are simply water and sugar, and of course you can swap out water for tea. Check out our homemade syrups guide here!