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Evolution of Gin and Underground Gin Tasting in Edinburgh

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Overview

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English

1 hour

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More than just a gin tasting - this is about the Evolution of Gin! On this experience you'll follow the journey of gin from its origins to the modern spirit we know and love. Your guide will lead you through the different flavours, explain the history of gin, and suggest which mixers to add to the (4) gins you will sample - the mixing is left up to you so you can have it as strong or as delicate as you'd like!

Held in The Lost Close, this is an area of Edinburgh that was buried underneath the old prison building until it was uncovered in 2018, a space that only we have access to, and there's nowhere else like it in the city!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Exclusive Access to The Lost Close

Mixers! 3 different mixers are provided, so you can mix to your own preferred tastes

4 very different gin's from the history of gin's changing flavours

What To Expect

Gin! This underground gin tasting is an adventure through the evolution of gin, from the beginnings of distillation's history, to the great modern Scottish gins. Hosted in our unique underground venue, The Lost Close, you'll sample 4 very different gins, mixed to your tastes, tied in to the stories that our expert guides will recount. The space was once the first purpose built bank in Scotland, then converted into a prison, before finally being lost for years, and only uncovered in the past few years, making it Edinburghs most recently discovered underground venue! There's nowhere quite like it. Your guide will meet you upstairs and lead you underground for the show!

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Evolution of Gin and Underground Gin Tasting in Edinburgh

Reviews

4.93

45 reviews

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  • The location has a very...

    Michele L,

    Jul 26, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The location has a very neat history! Our guide was amazing and very informative about this history of gin. Also, meet inside the coffee house.

  • Great Experience

    Nikki F,

    Jul 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Dan was a great tour guide. He explained the origins of each gin we sampled. He was funny and knowledgeable. We would recommend this tour.

  • Props to The Evolution of Gin!

    Mary W,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A fabulous setting and knowledgeable guide — excellent experience and tasting. Sara was our guide through the Evolution of Gin and she gave us a lot of history, stories and humor.

  • Great tour

    Deborah O,

    Jul 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Small group, very informative. Well worth your time!! The information was interesting, paired with tasting the different gins!

  • Gin, Giggles and Greyfriars ;)

    Melissa D,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our host, Sara(h?) was effervescent. Knowledgeable, fun, and so entertaining. We booked this tour as an active but mellow way to try and stay awake on our arrival day in Edinburgh and it was so so worth it. She met us outside which was so helpful due to some construction in the area. The Vault was the perfect setting. Thank you!

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4.93
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