Sip & Learn Gin Tasting in Aberdeen
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
In this tutored gin tasting, led by the Head Distiller, you’ll have the opportunity taste the traditional gin botanicals (Juniper, Coriander, Angelica, Orris) as single distillates, training your palette to the individual flavours that make gin…gin. This is an essential skill for any gin connoisseur!
Sample the range of small batch Aberdeen Gin expressions (London Dry and Fruit gins).
Challenge yourself with the mystery single distillate – will you be the first to guess the botanical?
The event concludes with a G&T of your choice – choose any gin from the range or perhaps one of the single distillates you’ve enjoyed during the event.
All of the distillates / gins have been crafted using premium organic alcohol – luxuriously smooth.
Once you’ve finished the tasting you’ll gain the ability to recognise the flavours that make up gin. Take this knowledge home, explore your gin shelves and enjoy your very own tasting with the skills you’ve learned during this Gin Tasting Masterclass.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join us for Sip & Learn, a relaxed gin tasting where flavour takes centre stage. Whether you're a beginner or a connoisseur, our rotating three-month themes—from exploring "gin terroir" to blending techniques—offer something new for everyone. What to Expect... On arrival you'll be checked in, let us know your preferred mixer, and enjoy a perfectly crafted double G&T...or G&L. The experience is led by the Head Distiller who starts with a brief intro to gin-making, organic spirits, and distilling history, featuring a taste of our exceptionally smooth organic base spirit. Develop your palate with a guided tasting of single distillates, followed by a fun Mystery Challenge to test your new skills. Sample a selection of locally distilled gins before choosing a final made-to-order G&T from our range. With your final drink in hand, the experience concludes with an informal Q&A with the Head Distiller before an invitation to browse the gins and gifts at the distillery shop. Discover new flavours and enjoy great company at Aberdeen's Distillery.
Sample Menu
main
G&T on arrival, single distillates, gin samples, G&T to order
What‘s Included
Non-alcoholic alternatives e.g. water, soft drinks
Double G&T on arrival, single distillates, samples of gin, G&T of your choice
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Sip & Learn Gin Tasting in Aberdeen
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Susan B,Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very enjoyable experience learning about Gin Alan and Darren made it very interesting lots o samples of Gin to explore the different flavours
A superb visit and Masterclass
Peter W,Jul 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the City of Aberdeen Distillery gin tasting experience last Thursday. It was a 4pm — 6pm session which was perfect. Two and a bit fascinating and wonderful hours thanks to the expertise of Dan and Allan. Totally opened my mind to what goes into creating a great gin. We were two amongst 16 from around the world enjoying this superb experience. Obviously it helps a lot if you like gin and little point if you are tee total. Starts and finishes with a large g&t with lots of small tasting samples you prepare individually. I want to try the gin school next. 😊👍
This class is amazing! You should attend!!
meggiel2024,Jun 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t even tell you how amazing this class is! Even if you don’t like gin, this class is still amazing. It teaches you the deconstructed basics of gin and gives you some unique tastings. The staff (Don and Allen) are super knowledgeable and fun. 5+++ stars!!
Just WOW
Susi R,Nov 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best things I have had the pleasure of booking. Dan & Alan are the perfect team and their passion shows. I had an absolute ball. The group was small and we all chatted and laughed. There was a good selection of things to purchase, especially for long haul travel. Thoroughly recommend
Amazing time at the distillery.
vickyblack1,Feb 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Loved the class. Dan and Allan were so friendly and welcoming. They also extended the time on my voucher as I was unable to attend before the time ran out. Cannot thank them enough. Definitely worth a visit. Would buy this experience for someone as a gift. And the gin is spectacular.
Great evening
foxy1903,Dec 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, Alan and Dan are very passionate about their gin and very knowledgeable too, served great tasting gins, explained all about the different botanicals and the making of gin, recommend to everyone to go
For those who love gin and even those who do not, a must do!
Yolanda2802,Aug 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I like Gin and have a coup,e i strongly favor. My husband not so much, until this class. He now has a greater admiration and respect for gin. One blocked road having some construction, made it not so easy to find. Best parking is at the nearby mall lot and walk to the distillery. Elen and Dan do a remarkable job explaining the process used to produce gin. Starting off with a G&T, you learn about the alcohol chosen for the gin, and even more importantly, the botanicals that can be used o flavour it. Gin must be above 42% and have juniper distillate included. Any other botanicals is up to the maker. And you can make your own at home! We had a group of 7 and each had different interpretations of the aromas given off by the botanical distillates, cardamom, angelica, coriander, to name just a few! You then can mix the botanical distillates studied into a new G&T. Beware, even just small sips on the distillates and the two G&Ts may leave you feeling it the next day!
Educational and Funny
KaVass,May 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting and fun "Gin Tasting Master Class". We were greeted by two friendly hosts, Alan and Dan, and received a double GT before we learned about the history behind the distillery. Secondly we got to learn about various botanicals, and got challenged taste sense. The hosts were knowledgeable and friendly. Recommended!
Recommended when visiting Aberdeen. Would come back again
blablablablahdjud,Apr 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Allan and Dan are there with a heart and you can tell them the desire to brew (distill) gin. It was an amusing entertaining pleasure, and you even learn something.
A couple of hours very well spent
lgrant93,Oct 30, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing evening at the gin masterclass with City of Aberdeen Distillery. Very knowledgable hosts and such an interesting idea teaching people about the individual botanicals which can make up a gin - I’ve never been to a tasting like it before and would definitely recommend!
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