Aberdeen Gin Tasting Masterclass: Savor Unique Flavors and Hone Alcohol Palette
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Aberdeen City
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • City of Aberdeen Distillery - Have you ever wondered what Juniper tastes like? Would you like to become an expert gin taster?

Starting with a double G&T and led by the Head Distiller, the Gin Tasting Masterclass opens up a world of flavour as you experience flavours through a range of single distillates.

Each botanical found in a traditional London Dry Gin has been individually distilled so you may train your palate to recognise the distinct flavours the come together to make gin.

Next, become a mixologist and blend these distillates together to create your own glass of gin.
Put your new found skills to the test with a challenge – a mystery botanical as a single distillate – can you guess what botanical has been distilled based on flavour?

Enjoy samples from the range of Aberdeen Gins – served directly from beautiful French glass demi-johns – both London Dry and Fruit Gins.

Finally, choose your preferred gin from the range and sip a final G&T as the event concludes with a Q&A session – the perfect time to ask all those gin related questions, such as… How long can I keep my gin? What should I look for when purchasing gin? Is London Dry Gin all from London? Can I make my own gin at home?

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 also get to try the variety of Aberdeen Gin varieties produced in small batches, including London Dry and Fruit gins.

Be adventurous and take part in identifying the mystery single distillate! Who knows, maybe you’ll be the first to correctly guess the botanical?

The session wraps up with a G&T tailored to your preference. Be it any gin from our variety or perhaps one of the single distillates you developed a liking for during the session.

All of our gins and distillates are made using only the finest organic alcohol, ensuring an indulgently smooth experience.

Upon completing the tasting session, you’ll possess the capability to identify the different flavours in gin. With this newfound knowledge, you can explore and enjoy the gins in your home collection using the tasting techniques learned during this Gin Tasting Masterclass.

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.

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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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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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Helensr8607ja
Sep 26, 2021
Great couples night - Took the gin-tasting master class as a couple. Allan, who gives the class is very informative, while maintaining a relaxed, calming vibe. Dan, who served the tipple, is warm and friendly. Both are clearly excited about what they do and very knowledgeable. Good for a couples night out :)
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Helen
Jul 17, 2021
Great gin, great hosts, great time - Really enjoyed a fab gin tasting experience with Alan and Dan last night. Really relaxed environment, cool location. Everything was explained really well and I didn’t feel stupid for not knowing very much. Great gin, great hosts, great time.
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Paulineco3447xz
Jun 20, 2021
Great gin with great banter - We were given The Gin Tasting Masterclass as a Christmas gift and it was excellent. Dan was the perfect host, it's always good to start things off with a double G&T!! Alan was extremely knowledgeable and was clearly very passionate about gin. Overall the experience was excellent however the stools left us a little numb 🙈
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