Edinburgh Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience at The Edinburgh Gin Distillery at The Arches
Edinburgh Distillery: Classic Tour & Tasting Experience
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- Worth every penny
Rated a perfect 5 out of 5, this distillery tour earns consistent praise for its knowledgeable and engaging guides, who make the experience both informative and genuinely enjoyable. The tasting session is a highlight, with guests appreciating the quality of the gins on offer. Staff friendliness is a recurring theme, leaving visitors keen to recommend the experience.
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Edinburgh Distillery Classic Tour & Tasting Experience
Step inside The Edinburgh Gin Distillery at The Arches for a comprehensive 65-minute tour that reveals the craft behind Scottish gin production. This guided experience takes you through the complete distillation process, from botanical selection at the Flavour Arch to the copper stills in the Still Room, where expert guides explain traditional methods alongside modern techniques.
Your tour includes a premium tasting session featuring several carefully selected gins, each paired with specific mixers and garnishes that showcase unique flavour profiles. With groups limited to just 12 guests, you'll receive personalised attention and have plenty of opportunities to ask questions about ingredient selection and production techniques. The intimate setting makes this one of Edinburgh's most engaging whisky and spirits experiences.
What is Included
- 65-minute guided distillery tour
- Premium gin tasting session with multiple gins
- Mixers and garnishes paired with each tasting
- Expert guide explaining distillation processes
- Access to the Distillery Bar after your tour
- Small group experience (maximum 12 guests)
Good to Know
The tour lasts 65 minutes and requires all participants to be 18 or older with valid photo ID for entry. Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time for check-in procedures. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators throughout the distillery.
Group sizes are strictly limited to 12 guests, so advance booking is essential as sessions sell out frequently. Outside food and drinks aren't permitted, but you can purchase additional gin serves, cocktails and local food at the onsite Distillery Bar after your tour. Optional upgrades include hands-on bottle-making workshops and garnish masterclasses.
The distillery's central location makes it easily accessible while exploring Edinburgh's historic districts. Consider combining your visit with other Edinburgh Old Town experiences or discover more of the city's culinary scene with an Edinburgh food tour.
Why you'll love it
- Visit the Flavour Arch to smell gin’s main ingredients, then head to the Still Room to watch the distillation process up close
- Begin with a welcome serve, then taste gins presented with mixers and garnishes that help highlight their different flavour notes
- With just 12 guests per group, you’ll get more time and space to engage with your expert guide and gain deeper insights about the distillery
- End your tour at the Distillery Bar, a beautifully styled space offering crafted serves, mocktails, and premium Scottish small plates
- Make your experience extra special with an upgrade like crafting your own bottle or learning about garnishes and aromas in a guided class.
What's included
- 65-minute guided distillery tour
- Premium gin tasting session
- Selected mixers and garnishes included
Good to know
- Age suitability
- Adults only (18+)
- Opening hours
- uto11:00-19:30
- Know before you go
Age Requirements: All participants must be 18 or older with valid photo ID for tour entry and gin tastings.
Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time to allow for check-in procedures.
Group Size: Tours are limited to 12 guests maximum, advance booking through tickadoo is strongly recommended.
Required Items: Bring valid photo ID and your printed or mobile ticket for entry verification.
Accessibility: The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators available throughout the distillery.
Restrictions: Outside food and drinks are not permitted, but the Distillery Bar offers refreshments after your tour.
- Visitor guidelines
Age Requirements: All participants must be 18 or older with valid photo ID for tour entry and gin tastings.
Arrival Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time to allow for check-in procedures.
Group Size: Tours are limited to 12 guests maximum, advance booking through tickadoo is strongly recommended.
Required Items: Bring valid photo ID and your printed or mobile ticket for entry verification.
Accessibility: The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with elevators available throughout the distillery.
Restrictions: Outside food and drinks are not permitted, but the Distillery Bar offers refreshments after your tour.
- Cancellation policy
Cannot be canceled or rescheduled
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Where you'll be
The Edinburgh Gin Distillery at The Arches, Arch 16, The Arches, E Market St
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