Let the tasting be gin - Edinburgh gin experience
Sip your way around Edinburgh with a fellow gin-lover tasting traditional and lesser-known gins on an experience tailored to your wishes.
Match with one of our local hosts
Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.
100% Flexible: Adapt in real time
Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar, 30-34 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2ADCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Learn about (and, more importantly, taste!) a selection of Scottish gins in the heart of Edinburgh
- Stroll through the historic Old Town and hear stories from your host about the centuries of gin history in the city
- Visit a local and independent gin distillery and bar to see the gin distilling process in action
- Get a masterclass in the unique local botanicals that make Scottish gin so famous
- Have your local host on hand to answer all of your questions and recommend activities for the rest of your trip
What travelers think of our Edinburgh experiences
What you’ll do
We know you’re in Scotland, but forget about whisky for a second – there’s another spirit that has been perfected here. By 1777, Edinburgh was already home to eight gin distilleries, and today this proud tradition continues. With a local gin-loving host who knows all about Edinburgh gin’s past as well as its present, you’ll get an interactive lesson in the history and production of gin that you might not remember in the morning.
Walk down the city center’s cobbled lanes between local and independent gin distilleries and bars, and learn about the different styles of gins and the botanicals that flavor them. Sample gins from Edinburgh and beyond while your local host shares stories about the surprising dark side of Scotland’s gin history...
Real Stories, Real Connections
Enjoying the crisp Edinburgh air outside a local distillery.
Enjoying a relaxed afternoon drink in an Edinburgh pub.
A cozy evening in Edinburgh with drinks and warm smiles.
Smiles abound in front of Edinburgh's gleaming distillery window.
Pausing outside a lively folk music bar in Edinburgh.
