Overview
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3 hours
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Unleash your inner distiller at Stornoway's Gin School with this hands-on experience for 2. Together, you and your partner will craft your own unique gin from a selection of over 50 botanicals, guided by an expert distiller.
Start with a refreshing Landfall G&T and a full gin tasting that immerses you in the world of gin-making. After designing your flavour profile, you'll distill your recipe on mini traditional copper pot stills and take home a full-size 70cl bottle of your creation.
This 3-hour experience is perfect for gin lovers looking to learn and enjoy together.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
You must advise us 24 hours in advance to change an attendee to driving or not driving as we pour the measures for the gin tasting in advance of you arriving to give you the smoothest experience while you are with us.
Over 18's only, we cannot accommodate small children or babies on our experiences
If you are lucky enough to look under the age of 25, you may be asked for government issued ID to confirm your age. If you are not able to provide us with appropriate proof of age, you may be denied attendance at the gin school, and no refund will be provided.
What To Expect
A 3 hour Gin School experience, each booking is for 1 or 2 people sharing one still... After a welcome drink - a perfect serve of Landfall Gin - you'll start your course with the full gin tasting experience, where you will also learn about the key botanicals that we use in gin, and how we developed the recipe for multi award winning Landfall Gin. After this you will learn how to build a flavour profile for your own gin, and your distiller will guide you to design your own unique recipe from our choice of over 50 botanicals. Next, you'll weigh out and distil your recipe on one of the mini stills, to create a full size 70cl bottle of your gin to take home, and then hand label and finish your bottle. - Drivers option available with soft drink on arrival and 5cl mini bottles of Landfall and premium tonic to take home instead of alcoholic samples during gin tasting.* *You must advise us 24 hours in advance to change an attendee to driving or not driving as we pour the measures for the gin tasting in advance of you arriving to give you the smoothest experience while you are with us.
Options
Gin Experience for 6
3 Stills: Craft your own gin experience for 6 people sharing 3 stills. Each pair will work together to make one bottle of gin to share.
Gin Experience for 7
4 Stills: Craft your own gin experience for 7 people sharing 4 stills. Each pair will work together to make one bottle of gin to share.
Gin Experience for 1
Single traveller: Craft your own gin experience for a single traveller using their own still.
Gin Experience for 5
3 Stills: Craft your own gin experience for 5 people sharing 3 stills. Each pair will work together to make one bottle of gin to share.
Gin Experience for 2
1 Still: Craft your own gin experience for 2 people sharing 1 still. Each pair will make 1 bottle of gin between them to share.
Gin Experience for 8
4 Stills: Craft your own gin experience for 8 people sharing 4 stills. Each pair will work together to make one bottle of gin to share.
Gin Experience for 4
2 Stills: Craft your own gin experience for four people sharing 2 stills. Each pair will make one bottle of gin to share.
Gin Experience for 3
2 Stills: Craft your own gin experience for 3 people sharing 2 stills. Each pair will work together to make one bottle of gin to share.
What‘s Included
A welcome Landfall G&T
Option to re-order your own unique recipe gin in the future
Our full guided gin tasting experience
Drivers option with soft drink on arrival and 2 x 5cl mini bottles of Landfall Gin to take home
A £5 voucher each for use against a full size bottle of Landfall Gin (only 1 voucher per bottle)
A full size 70CL bottle of your gin to take home
Design and distill your own unique gin
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best experience in Stornoway
I3155CVwilliamh,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On the day of our visit we were the only couple there to craft our own gin. The proprietor was very welcoming and friendly. His enthusiasm was infectious and he delivered the course in the most interesting way and he got us involved and answered all our questions. I was amazed at the generosity of the different gins for the tasting. We were there for 3.5 hours and the time flew in. It was very interactive and we had a non-stop laugh. Really good fun and the highlight of our visit to Lewis. We will enjoy our own crafted bottle of gin which we genuinely love.
A must do!
erinandkai,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience at the gin school in Stornoway! Gez shared his extensive knowledge of gin in such an engaging and enjoyable way, making the entire session both educational and entertaining. We loved being guided through the process of creating our own bottle, and the hands on experience made it especially memorable. Such a unique and enjoyable activity in Stornoway.
#1 thing to do in Stornoway
Companion28674999985,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome time. We learned a lot about gin itself and the process of making gin. Best 'school lesson' we've ever had. 😃 Making our own gin (with a little help from Gez) was a unique experience. If you visit Stornoway you have to do this !!!
An unforgettable experience. Amazing.
JTWay,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were treated to the Gin School Experience during our stay on the Isle of Lewis. What an amazing time we had. Gez was so knowledgeable and passionate about the Stornaway Distillers and the Isle of Lewis. After sampling some Landfall gin and learning the process we were able to produce our very own unique bottle of gin. From choosing botanicals through to bottling, Gez guided us with great enthusiasm. An unforgettable experience that we would thoroughly recommend to anyone whilst on the Isle of Lewis.
Possibly the best experience in Stornoway
111calumb,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely phenomenal experience, both my partner and myself were blown away by Gez and his detailed knowledge and clear passion for everything he does! We were amazed at how quickly the time flew by and how involved and fun the gin school was. Quite possibly the best bookable experience in Stornoway, would highly recommend for anyone! We also might have made the best gin ever made!
Create Your Own Unique Bottle of Gin!
E6073KJlornam,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a brilliant day with Gez at Stornoway Distillers. The tastings were delicious, we loved learning more about the whole process, using and choosing different botanicals to build a flavour profile. Distilling our own recipe gin felt like an exciting thing to do, especially to mark a big birthday! Very informative, relaxed session where we were able to laugh, share stories and create something uniquely special.
Gin distilling and tasting experience
virginiahH4257RA,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience. Learned so much about distilling, gin making and botanical herbs. Tasting different gins and distilling our own blend to take away was really, really special. A day and a gin to remember.
Best gin experience
charleseC1986ML,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant experience. This was fun and enlightening not to mention delicious. We came away with a gorgeous bottle of unique gin from a memorable afternoon. Thanks to Nat and Gez.
Gin afternoon
catherineaH1215SE,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic few hours spent learning about gin. Tasting different flavours then getting the chance to make a bottle of gin with chosen favour notes. Well worth booking to experience the chance to make and take your own gin home. Nat and Jez were great hosts.
Great
Navigate12953121549,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience, knowledgeable and chatty host and lots of samples to try. Wonderful to make your own too, plenty of time to come up with a recipe
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