About this tour
Step inside Pickering's Edinburgh distillery for a guided hour exploring how this award-winning gin is crafted in small batches. You'll tour the hand-built production equipment, understand the distilling process firsthand, then taste four gins from the core range neat before a historical cocktail and a properly made gin and tonic round things off at the on-site Royal Dick Pub. It's a chance to see craft distilling up close in one of the city's quirkier corners.
Highlights
- Four neat tastings of Pickering's core gin range
- Behind-the-scenes look at hand-built distillery equipment
- Learn small-batch production methods from makers
- Historical cocktail during the tour
- Finish with a G&T at the Royal Dick Pub
- Fully wheelchair accessible throughout
- Suitable for all fitness levels
What to expect
The tour runs for about an hour and takes you through Pickering's working distillery space in central Edinburgh. You'll see the custom-built kit used to make their gin and get an explanation of how batch production works in practice. The tasting element is structured—four separate samples of their core range, served neat so you can appreciate each one's character. Midway through, you'll have a historical cocktail to cleanse the palate. The tour finishes inside the pub with a final gin and tonic, properly poured. It's informal and hands-on rather than overly formal.
Good to know
You must be 18 to drink alcohol; under-18s get soft drinks instead. The distillery and all areas are wheelchair accessible with accessible public transport nearby. Arrive a few minutes early to settle in. The tour suits all fitness levels—there's no strenuous walking involved.
Frequently asked
- How long does Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour take?
- Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour runs for approximately 1 hour.
- How much does Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour cost?
- Prices start from AUD $48 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting 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.