Train your palate with a two-hour masterclass led by the Head Distiller in Aberdeen. Taste single botanical distillates, blend your own gin and finish with a G&T while learning how to take gin-tasting home.
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The tasting room lights are low and warm; a line of French glass demi–johns gleam like little lighthouses as the Head Distiller slides a double G&T across the bar. Juniper arrives first on the nose — resinous and pine-bright — then coriander, orris and angelica follow as individual distillates, each presented for study. The room smells of citrus peel, dried herbs and a faint trace of grain: a concentrated lesson in what makes gin, well, gin.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness required; mostly seated and sensory-focused
Wildlife
History
Aberdeen’s maritime trade and granite-built harbour helped move goods — including botanicals — that fed Scotland’s long distilling culture, now echoed in small-batch gin production.
Conservation
The host uses premium organic alcohol and glass demi–john presentation; practise responsible tasting, recycle glass, and support venues that source botanicals sustainably.
Reserve your spot on the Gin Tasting Masterclass in Aberdeen today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring government photo ID
Tastings include alcoholic samples — carry valid ID to gain entry and comply with venue rules.
Plan safe transport
You’ll sample concentrated spirits; book a taxi or public transport rather than driving afterward.
Arrive 10–15 minutes early
Getting settled before the first pour ensures you don’t miss orientation and the opening double G&T.
Take notes during tastings
A small notebook helps you record aroma and flavor notes for future purchases and at-home tastings.
Government-issued photo ID
Required to verify legal drinking age at the venue.
Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting tasting notes and botanical impressions.
Reusable water bottle
Hydrate between samples to clear your palate and reduce alcohol effects.
Comfortable shoes
You may stand for brief demonstrations; wear comfortable footwear for walking to/from the venue.