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Edinburgh Gin Distillery Tour - practical travel guide with honest advice.
Watch copper stills work in Edinburgh Gin's working distillery, then taste their signature Seaside gin and limited-edition releases. The distillery occupies a converted warehouse with tall windows overlooking the Water of Leith. Each tasting includes botanical notes explaining their source and flavour contribution. Best for gin enthusiasts and craft spirit lovers. This is a easy activity lasting 45 minutes. Group size: 2-30. You meet at Edinburgh Gin Distillery, Stockbridge. Key highlights: Working copper stills visible during tour, Two gin tastings including signature Seaside gin, Learn about 14 botanicals and their flavour roles.
Price: £15
Duration: 45 minutes
Difficulty: easy
Group size: 2-30
Minimum age: 18+
Best for: gin enthusiasts and craft spirit lovers
Best time: Early afternoon weekdays have smaller groups. Weekends and evenings book out months ahead.
Meeting point: Edinburgh Gin Distillery, Stockbridge
Languages: English, German
Here is how the experience unfolds:
0-10 min Introduction and welcome - Meet your guide and get an overview of Edinburgh's gin revival and this distillery's founding in 2010.
10-30 min Distillery floor tour - See the copper pot stills, botanicals in bulk, and production process from mashing to bottling.
30-40 min Guided tasting - Taste two gins including Seaside (with sea herbs and peppery notes) and a rotating guest spirit.
40-45 min Shop and questions - Browse bottles to purchase and ask the guide any remaining questions about production.
The whole experience takes 45 minutes. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Edinburgh Gin Distillery, Stockbridge.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Price | £15 |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Group size | 2-30 |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Meeting point | Edinburgh Gin Distillery, Stockbridge |
| Languages | English, German |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation 48 hours before tour. Less notice incurs 50% charge. |
| Accessibility | Ground floor distillery and tasting room. Wheelchair accessible with accessible toilet on-site. |
What is included: Guided distillery tour, Two gin tastings, Tasting notes and botanical guide, Access to distillery retail shop.
Not included: Food or snacks, Bottle to take home, Gratuity. You will need to arrange these yourself.
What to bring: Photo ID (must be 18+), Comfortable walking shoes, Empty stomach recommended for tasting clarity. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.
Best time to go: Early afternoon weekdays have smaller groups. Weekends and evenings book out months ahead..
Tip: Book ahead as tours sell out
Tip: Connoisseur tours available for £35
Accessibility: Ground floor distillery and tasting room. Wheelchair accessible with accessible toilet on-site..
Operator: Edinburgh Gin | Book directly (opens in new tab) | Phone: +44 131 131 0441
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Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 48 hours before tour. Less notice incurs 50% charge..
Accessibility: Ground floor distillery and tasting room. Wheelchair accessible with accessible toilet on-site..
Best time to go: Early afternoon weekdays have smaller groups. Weekends and evenings book out months ahead..
The Connoisseur tour costs £35 and runs 1.5 hours. It includes the standard tour plus four additional spirit tastings, food pairings with each gin, and a behind-the-scenes chat with the head distiller. Book via their website.
Yes. The Scotch Whisky Experience offers gin tastings, and several whisky bars stock Edinburgh Gin varieties. Some do informal tastings. Contact the distillery directly to enquire about private group bookings or cancellation waitlists.
No. The distillery operates tours only and doesn't have a retail shop accessible without a booking. However, their gins are sold in most Edinburgh bottle shops and the Scottish Whisky Experience shop.
The Connoisseur tour costs £35 and runs 1.5 hours. It includes the standard tour plus four additional spirit tastings, food pairings with each gin, and a behind-the-scenes chat with the head distiller. Book via their website.
Yes. The Scotch Whisky Experience offers gin tastings, and several whisky bars stock Edinburgh Gin varieties. Some do informal tastings. Contact the distillery directly to enquire about private group bookings or cancellation waitlists.
No. The distillery operates tours only and doesn't have a retail shop accessible without a booking. However, their gins are sold in most Edinburgh bottle shops and the Scottish Whisky Experience shop.
Best for: whisky beginners and families
Best for: experienced whisky drinkers and pub culture enthusiasts
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