Tours start at 3.30pm. East London is where it’s at these days. Very eccentric with the driest sense of humor.
You can get hands on with this history at the micro-distillery’s very own Gin School. This mysterious man then explained that if we waited 5 minutes we could go into this locked laundromat and escape from the conventional. During your time in the venue, with its walls adorned with black and white photographs and set against the backdrop of the smooth sounds of jazz, you’ll get to taste a selection of three different gins – dry, herbal and spiced – while learning about how to pair gins with tonics to bring out the flavour. COVID-19 UPDATE - Reduced session times and capacities until further notice. For those who like their gin in the fast lane, it’s time to clamber on board The Gin Journey’s ‘gini bus’.
It truly was a splendid affair. Click here for our contact page. the hendrick's gin distillery ltd, the girvan distillery, girvan, ka26 9pt company no. We’ll keep the recipe and give you a code that’s unique to your creation. Get in touch with us to request this while we continue to build the functionality online. That’s why we have two Gin Journeys in two of the most vibrant parts of the city every single Saturday.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price. Nestled beneath The Distillery on the iconic Portobello Road, you’ll be taken on a whistle stop journey through the history of gin before culminating in an interactive and engaging gin-making session where you learn all about the production process and botanicals before blending your own unique recipe gin. From here we were offered to take the clouds home with us… We were given some candy floss or cotton candy for you Western cousins. We then washed this all down with a pint of fruity cider for myself and a glass of lemonade Pimm’s for Alysa (as she’s a classy lady). Why not enquire at The Distillery to visit one of our bars and restaurants. Each batch of Hendrick’s Gin is crafted just 500 lovely litres at a time. Your ticket will be valid for one year after purchase. From London: Bombay Sapphire Gin & Winchester Tour. The walls, floor, and ceiling were all covered; from jeans to brassieres. We begin at 13:00 or 14:00 and finish at around 17:30 or 18:30 respectively. If you would like to make an enquiry for a private event please contact us here: theginboss@ginjourney.com. Yes, if you created a bespoke gin with us please click here. Finally home I had time to reflect. They’re producing gin down by Camden Lock again for the first time in fifty years, and you have Half Hitch gin to thank for it. It’s got it all, including our little gin tour. During the 10-hour fully accompanied tour you’ll get to explore all the city has to offer, including its magnificent cathedral, ancient mill, and myriad of museums. The tour concludes with the presentation of a bottle of Sipsmith to take away with you. Many of these distilleries also offer tours of their premises, not to mention the chance to sample their delicious yield. You are informed of your meeting point a week before the event. Please email us about private tour options. There are five sessions on Saturday and two afternoon sessions on Sunday. On the day of your visit to The Ginstitute please get yourself to The Distillery at No.186 Portobello Road at least 10 minutes before your session starts to ensure your party sits together. I’m afraid we do not accept hen or stag parties for this event, the bars we use have a no stag/hen party policy so our hands our tied. She was like a character from EastEnders (A very famous UK soup opera). During the tour you’ll be offered the chance to line the stomach with a tutored tasting of the award-winning Sipsmith range before sitting down to your gourmet meal in a popular nearby eatery. You’ll have an hour-long tutorial on the gin-making process before your chance to make your very own batch of the juniper-led spirit in pairs. We’re sure you’ll discover some new incredible spots. That’s not all. What do you prefe, Instagram deactivated us AGAIN! Attractions Kennington.
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Join us at The Ginstitute for an in-depth journey through the gin’s colourful and checkered past; from its creation by the Dutch, its journey across the sea with William of Orange, to Hogarth & his gin lane, finishing with the golden era of gin. The tour starts with a pick-up in Central London where you’ll be chaperoned in style by a local guide who will regale you with fascinating tales about the history of the city, including stories of the era of Charles Dickens. If you’re looking to purchase a voucher for one of our Distillery Tours, head to the Vouchers section in our online Gin Shop to purchase a Distillery Tour Voucher or Sipsmith Gift Voucher. Tickets include a 3-hour history of gin and gin-making masterclass with four gin cocktails/mixed drinks, a bottle of your own unique gin, and a bottle of Portobello Road Gin. After all the fun and games we decided it was time to hit the hay and head home. Beefeater is a classic London dry gin, with a juniper- and citrus-forward recipe that dates … * The Ginstitute is held in a basement setting therefore there are no windows but the rooms are well ventilated. There are a huge number of gin distilleries across the city which produce exceptional gin that goes on to be sold across the world. We’re working hard to be accurate – but these are unusual times, so please always check before heading out. Beefeater. Book a Distillery Tour for a behind-the-scenes look into how we make our gin, or book onto our Cocktail Masterclass to explore the history of gin cocktails. Take a tour of Hayman’s, a distillery that made its return to London in 2018, setting up shop in Balham. Please join us as I recap the events of this magnificent evening. London is the home of gin. A few customers have experienced their cards being declined, if this happens don't worry - just contact your bank or email us with the city, date and time of the tour, and how many adult/children tickets at [email protected] and we can send you another payment link.
© 2020 Time Out England Limited and affiliated companies owned by Time Out Group Plc. Admission is free, and you can bring in food from the market. Once you’ve met King Henry, our illustrious 400L copper pot still and his diminutive roommate, Copernicus The Fourth (don’t ask about the other three), your gin instructor will explain to you the processes involved in creating gin and give a quick overview of the many rules and regulations which gin producers are obliged to abide. Terms and conditions | Highwayman Gin is a true small-batch London gin, made from a relatively miniature 16-litre still behind a bar in Kentish Town. Have you gotten out into nature lately? Starting in the districts of London Bridge and Bermondsey, both of which have rich gin-making backstories, you’ll visit several venues to sample a range of gins. A room filled to the brim with clothes.
Flat fee rate applies for groups of 6 and under. Settle in with a G&T before sampling three different gins to find what flavour profile most takes your fancy. From the drinks origins as a medicine through the gin craze which gripped Britain for 200 years and onto the Golden Era of gin as a cocktail ingredient and finally to how gin has taken its position in the modern world and the ‘ginaissance’ it is currently. If you want a proper tour, groups can email requests to gain access all areas on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Transportation and three gin-based drinks are included in the price of the tour. Thanks for subscribing! Indeed, during the first half of the 18th century, a rapid increase in the consumption of gin in the Big Smoke – and indeed across Britain – led to an epidemic that became known as The Gin Craze, a time characterised by extreme drunkenness and social disorder. There will be a Tom Collins ready and waiting for you to enjoy and your host will then explain to the group the format of the next few hours, if you’ve read this you can just ignore them. With that you’ll receive a G&T, as well as samples of the spirits being produced on site. We already have this email. Ginstitute attendee numbers have been reduced to allow for appropriate physical distancing. Now taking bookings from 3rd September. Tours run from Thursday to Sunday, last an hour and a half and cost £35 per person. That's a lot of choice, so we've created a Gin Map to help you find out a bit more about Scottish gins and those producers that offer tours and sampling experiences. Heads up! Gin Tasting & Tours - The highly acclaimed Ginstitute experience. The latest in ethical, sustainable, and plant-based travel straight to your inbox!
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You’ll have a bottle of your gin and a bottle of 58’s to take away from the day. Located within the grounds of one of Scotland’s most prestigious grain whisky distilleries (Girvan) lies the Hendrick’s Gin Palace. A young woman (who happened to be from Greenville, Indiana near where Alysa grew up! Upgrade your tour to a five-gin flight for £45 on Thursdays.
Then hit the maturation room for a spirit tasting, where you’ll sample ELLC’s produce beside gins from around the world. Simply enter the code found on the front of your custom Gin bottle in the box. But there are even more ways to participate with the juniper-based drink and distil your knowledge in London, especially while the craft gin craze is still in full swing. You need to say yes to as many (safe) opportunities as possible, as you never know what’s around the corner. Happily, today’s gin scene in the capital is far more refined – well, usually, anyway. Hand addressed on thick, gilded card, recipients can book a session with a years grace. We waited the five minutes patiently with the other budding adventurers roped in by this strange man. For that reason, a trip to their distillery is likely to be a little different from the others. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! If you’ve never ventured to Shoreditch before, or even if you’re a seasoned pro, let us show you around. We will meet outside the Shipwrights Arms, 88 Tooley St, London SE1 2TF, near London Bridge Station.