Gin Tasting Masterclass: Discover Unique Botanicals

Experience a tutored gin tasting masterclass in Aberdeen, where you’ll savor unique flavors, train your palate, and challenge yourself to guess the botanicals. Become a gin connoisseur and enjoy a G&T of your choice at the end!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City of Aberdeen Distillery - Join us for Sip & Learn, a relaxed gin tasting event where flavor takes center stage. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, our rotating three-month themes—from exploring “gin terroir” to blending techniques—offer something fresh for everyone.
    What to Expect…
    Upon arrival, you’ll be checked in, share your preferred…
What's Included
  • Welcome Double Gin & Tonic on arrival
  • Tasting of single distillate gins
  • Samples of various gins included
  • Customize your own Gin & Tonic
  • Selection of carbonated beverages available
Meal Options
  • G&T on arrival, single distillates, gin samples, G&T to order
Additional Information

Join us for a guided gin sampling session, conducted by the Chief Distiller where you’ll get to try individual distillates of classic gin botanicals such as Juniper, Coriander, Angelica, and Orris. It’s a great way to discern the unique flavours that contribute to gin’s distinct taste and is a must-know for any gin enthusiast!
During the session, you’ll…

Location
City of Aberdeen Distillery
Palmerston Road
Situated in the city centre, on Palmerston Road (a cobbled road), you can find Arch 10 near to the railway bridge and next door to Sweet Mumma's Kitchen. Arch 10 is at the opposite end of the arches to Breakout Games. Look for the number 10 sign above the entrance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Susan
Apr 5, 2025
Highly recommend - A very enjoyable experience learning about Gin Alan and Darren made it very interesting lots o samples of Gin to explore the different flavours
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Peter
Jul 2, 2024
A superb visit and Masterclass - We 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. 😊👍
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Meggiel2024
Jun 27, 2024
This class is amazing! You should attend!! - I 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!!
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Susi_r
Nov 18, 2023
Just WOW - One 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
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Vickyblack1
Feb 12, 2023
Amazing time at the distillery. - Amazing 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.
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Foxy1903
Dec 3, 2022
Great evening - Great 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
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Yolanda2802
Aug 29, 2022
For those who love gin and even those who do not, a must do! - I 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!
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Kavass
May 22, 2022
Educational and Funny - Interesting 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!
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Blablablablahdjud
Apr 16, 2022
Recommended when visiting Aberdeen. Would come back again - Allan 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.
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Lgrant93
Oct 30, 2021
A couple of hours very well spent - Amazing 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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From $105
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).