Edinburgh: Gin Distillery tasting & tour at South Loch Gin
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Our team have been at the forefront of the growth of Scottish Gin. 56 North is Scotland's oldest gin bar so we take a relaxed and fun approach to teaching people how gin is made.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Come and learn how we make South Loch Gin! Our gin stills are stunning and are the prefect way to learn how gin is made. We welcome you with a gin and tonic. While you enjoy your G&T we talk you through the process of making gin from botanical to bottle! You then get to try three gins made on our stills paired with premium mixers. At the end of the session you get a gin cocktail topped with bubbly to enjoy. At the end of the session you get a gin cocktail to enjoy! - This session is approximately 60-75mins long and is hosted by one of our gin team - Strictly over 18s (we operate Challenge 25 for ID) - Includes G&T on arrival, 3 gin samples, gin cocktail
Sample Menu
starter
Gin & Tonic
A welcome Gin and Tonic
main
3 South Loch Gin tastings
dessert
South Loch Gin Drinks
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
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Visit a Working South Loch Gin Distillery
Reviews
260 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great afternoon
LouMcD74,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great afternoon gin tasting and cheese… Neil was extremely entertaining and very knowledgeable on the gins he supplied us…good banter and worth every penny
Thanks Neil!
Aimee-Lee W,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gin tasting with Neil was absolutely amazing! He was a great host, explained everything clearly and made the history of gin easy to understand. Neil made the experience fun, lighthearted and brought a great energy. He really made the experience fantastic! Best tasting I’ve been to.
A must do experience
L3367BVstever,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great afternoon learning about gin and how it is made as well as tasting different gins
Distillery of gin
Fabilie,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Explanation of gin distillery by nils. Moment at the top! Very funny, very interesting with a gin tasting then cocktail at the end I advise this experience to discover gin, and even more with nils!!!!
Lovely gin tasting with Neil
annalD2537NS,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a lovely way to spend an afternoon! Me and my husband booked the South Loch Distillery Tour & Tasting. It was my birthday which I didn't mention to anyone because I don't want to make a fuss about it but it was definitely a good idea how to spend my day! There were only four of us so it was quite intimate (good thing!) and Neil was a great host. He's obviously an expert on gin and also a very entertaining guy! I learned new things which is always fun. The gin itself was superb, too. Lots of nice & unexpected botanical flavors. Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Fun gin experience
Rona1974,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great afternoon with Neil. Very informative and fun
Gin tour
FionaNattrass,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neil(notNigel) was very good and very informative! Gins were great and nice to try flavours I wouldn’t normally choose!
A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon
812beverleym,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great informative session with Neil. Very educational and lovely gins too!
Wonderful
720jakobm,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cool experience James is a nice guy, vera good to explain everything
Fantastic cozy and thorough introduction to the world of the gin.
363katrinem,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic and cozy experience with great stories and lovely gin. We became smart about gin in general and got a good story on the history of the place. James was a both nice and funny narrator.
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