About this tour
Spend an hour at Aberdeen's City Distillery & Gin School learning how the region lost its once-thriving spirit-making tradition. You'll tour the working production floor, chat with the head distiller about craft techniques, taste the current gin range, and discover how to blend your own gin either on-site or in your own kitchen. A double gin and tonic awaits on arrival to set the mood.
Highlights
- Tour the active production area normally off-limits to visitors
- Taste multiple gins from Aberdeen's current craft range
- Chat directly with the head distiller about methods and history
- Learn to blend your own gin formula during the session
- Double G&T on arrival; non-alcoholic options available
- Fully wheelchair accessible with accessible transport nearby
What to expect
The tour begins with your welcome drink in hand, then moves into the distillery's working spaces where you'll see fermentation tanks, stills, and bottling equipment up close. The head distiller walks you through how gin gets made, from grain to botanicals to the final pour, and answers questions about flavour profiles and production choices. You'll then nose and taste several gins from the distillery's portfolio, learning what distinguishes each one. The final part focuses on gin-making at home or at the distillery—you'll learn about base spirits, botanicals, and proportions so you can experiment yourself.
Good to know
Sixty minutes is tight but covers the essentials. Non-drinkers have soft drinks and water on offer. The entire site is wheelchair accessible, including transport links nearby. Prams and strollers welcome. All fitness levels suit this tour.
Frequently asked
- How long does Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour take?
- Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour runs for approximately 1 hour.
- How much does Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour cost?
- Prices start from GBP $35 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.