Evolution of Gin and Underground Gin Tasting in Edinburgh | 1hr
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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 | 1hr
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50 reviews
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Another Scottish spirit story
Michael H,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Focus is on the history and development of gin, rather than tasting several contemporary products. Helps give an appreciation of how this spirit came to be an important Scottish product. Setting is a vault underneath the old passageways near St. Giles - helps emphasize gins' less prestigious origins.
Gin exploration
Christina O,
Jul 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wow, I did this trip as I’m not a big gin drinker, but know of its many varieties. Sarah took us on a trip from the earliest drink that evolved into gin, to some modern Scottish gins. I learned a lot and my appreciation of gin grew. With it being a small group, it was way to have discussions about what we drinking, in a cosy vaulted room. Definitely worth the time
The location has a very...
Michele L,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00The 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
5.00Dan 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
5.00A 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.
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