The new Edinburgh Gin Distillery At The Arches will open on 6 December.
The distillery has created “experiences” which are available to book HERE. Led by the brand’s expert Distillery Ambassadors, visitors on each experience will receive a unique glimpse into Edinburgh’s role in the history of gin, and the opportunity to fully immerse their senses by exploring the remarkable flavours, aromas, textures and tastes of the carefully-chosen botanicals that contribute to the brand’s signature gins.
The distillery will be open from Monday to Sunday 11.00am – 9.00pm.
Tasting Packages and Prices
The Classic Tour & Tasting (1.25hours, £28.00pp)
Step into the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and the home of Edinburgh Gin for The Classic Tour & Tasting, immersing yourself in a world of craftsmanship and flavour. After a glimpse into Edinburgh’s role in the history of gin, you will explore our remarkable Flavour Arch to experience the aromas, textures and tastes that our carefully chosen botanicals contribute to our signature gins. Learn the secrets of distillation in our Stillhouse before enjoying a curated sampling of our acclaimed expressions with carefully selected mixer and garnish pairings in one of our fabulous Tasting Rooms.
Decadent Duo: Gin & Chocolate Pairing (1.5hours, £35.00pp)
Explore the realm of flavour pairings with our Decadent Duo: Gin & Chocolate Pairing. Led by our expert Distillery Ambassadors, this sensory journey invites you to elevate your tasting adventure. Begin your experience with an immersive distillery tour, exploring the intricate process behind our renowned spirits. Enjoy a selection of our finest gins, expertly matched with hand-selected chocolates from the artisans at COCO Chocolatier with every step infused with the essence of craftsmanship and indulgence. The perfect choice for any gin-lover, keen to experience their spirits in a considered new way.
Mix & Muddle Cocktail Class (2 hours, £50.00pp)
Join us for a Mix & Muddle Cocktail Class in our Roof Garden Bar, to learn the art of cocktail making using the pioneering flavours of Edinburgh Gin. Explore the world of mixology and classic gin-based cocktails, alongside intriguing new twists on serves as developed by our creative bar team. Enjoy four expertly crafted concoctions, learning about the different techniques, textures and tastes that go in to building the perfectly balanced drink, including the opportunity to make your own. Step into the stories behind each cocktail, uncovering the secrets that have made them enduring favourites.
Gin Making Experience (3 hours, £140.00pp)
Journey to the heart of gin-making by crafting your own bespoke gin. Following an immersive distillery tour to explore the intricate process behind our renowned spirits, you will unleash your inner distiller in The Arches Gin Lab. Here you will select some of the earth’s finest botanicals under the expert guidance of a Distillery Ambassador, fire up one of our small copper stills and indulge in a seasonal tutored tasting featuring gins from our award-winning range with delicious local produce – whilst our slowly simmering stills release the essential oils and flavours from your chosen botanicals. Commemorate the moment with a custom label before raising a tailored G&T in celebration of your creation.
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