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Explore Edinburgh’s vibrant gin scene with The Ultimate Gin Cocktail Masterclass, a lively and intimate experience in a historic basement. Taste, craft, and savor premium gins while mastering classic cocktail techniques.
Explore Edinburgh’s vibrant gin scene with The Ultimate Gin Cocktail Masterclass, a lively and intimate experience in a historic basement. Taste, craft, and savor premium gins while mastering classic cocktail techniques.
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Operated by Eden Mill St Andrews · Edinburgh, Scotland
In the heart of Edinburgh, beneath the lively streets of the city’s Old Town, lies a unique experience perfect for gin enthusiasts and cocktail lovers alike. The Ultimate Gin Cocktail Masterclass offers a vibrant and immersive hour-long journey into the craft of gin tasting and cocktail making, set in the atmospheric Eden Mill Experience located at 1A Rutland Street. This historic basement venue adds character and charm, giving guests a chance to connect with both the rich heritage of Edinburgh and the modern craft spirit scene.
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is famed for its medieval and Georgian architecture, with Rutland Street offering an appealing mix of historic ambiance and contemporary culture. Within this setting, Eden Mill brings its renowned artisanal gin portfolio to life, featuring its celebrated Love, Original, and Golf gins.
This masterclass begins with a welcome classic Gin and Tonic, crafted using Eden Mill’s Original Gin combined with Fever-Tree Elderflower tonic. This refreshing start prepares you to sharpen your tasting skills and embark on a sensory exploration. Guided by expert mixologists, you will sample the complex botanicals of the Original and Golf gins, learning how to discern subtle flavor notes, and gaining insight into the meticulous distillation process behind these premium spirits.
Beyond tasting, the highlight is a hands-on cocktail crafting session where you create your very own Heather Honey Golf Gin Martini. This is not just an educational activity but a lively moment filled with laughter and connection, perfect for social groups or solo visitors eager to widen their cocktail repertoire. Following your craftsmanship, unwind in the charming underground bar while sipping a White Lady Cocktail prepared with Eden Mill’s Love Gin, accompanied by artisanal sweet treats carefully selected to complement the drinks.
The experience is intimate, designed for groups up to 14, set in an inviting space that reflects Edinburgh’s historic spirit. Accessibility is limited by the venue’s 16 steps, but once inside, all seating is comfortable, ensuring everyone can enjoy the session at ease.
Why is this masterclass a standout in Edinburgh’s outdoor and cultural scene? It bridges the city’s famous heritage with the modern, hands-on culinary craft movement, providing a rich sensory experience that goes beyond typical tours or tastings. It’s ideal for travelers looking for a memorable, social, and educational adventure while exploring the city’s hidden cultural layers.
Whether you’re an established gin lover or new to the spirit, this masterclass refines your palate and your mixing skills, making it a must-try when visiting Edinburgh. The chance to take home a bottle of your favorite Love Gin caps off this expert-led, flavorful excursion into Scotland’s craft distilling tradition.
easy.
1 hour.
No special fitness level required; the experience is seated and social.
Yes, the session is designed for all levels, from gin newcomers to seasoned enthusiasts.
Yes, participants must be at least 18 years old and provide valid photo ID.
No, there are 16 steps leading into the basement and no wheelchair access.
The experience focuses on gin tasting and cocktails, so it is best suited for those who intend to participate.
Yes, artisanal sweet treats are included to complement the gins and cocktails.
Yes, you can buy bottles, and you can even add a bottle of Love Gin to your booking to take home for £28.
Edinburgh’s Old Town, including Rutland Street, has a rich history dating back to medieval times, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Eden Mill prioritizes sustainable distilling practices and uses locally sourced botanicals to reduce environmental impact.
Eden Mill St Andrews is a distillery-based visitor experience operating in Edinburgh, Scotland, with strong connections to the Eden Estuary and St Andrews. The venue offers a range of guided, expert-led tours and tasting sessions that focus on both gin and whisky. Visitors can choose distillery tours, masterclasses and intimate tasting experiences led by trained hosts who present the production process and tasting notes. The distillery experience includes behind-the-scenes tours, immersive Whisky Rooms and historic basement mixology sessions. Sample formats described by Eden Mill include guided tastings of gin and whisky, perfect-serve demonstrations, and hands-on cocktail masterclasses where guests learn to make classics such as the Bramble, Heather Honey Golf Gin Martini and White Lady. Several experiences highlight Eden Mill's coastal gin range and limited-edition single malts from the Art of St Andrews series. Eden Mill St Andrews also provides specialty experiences such as cask-access tours with tastings straight from the cask, access to the Distiller’s Lab and tasting finishes in the Lookout Bar. Retail discounts are sometimes offered as part of certain experiences. Information about each tour — from classic whisky tastings to advanced cask mastery sessions — is presented clearly so visitors can select an experience that matches their interest level and availability.
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