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Take an evening to craft your own vodka, gin, or rum at Essex Spirits Co in Chelmsford. Learn distillation and sample botanicals in this immersive hands-on experience.
3 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Take an evening to craft your own vodka, gin, or rum at Essex Spirits Co in Chelmsford. Learn distillation and sample botanicals in this immersive hands-on experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all adults comfortable with standing and walking stairs.
Wildlife
History
Chelmsford played a key role in England’s brewing and distilling history dating back to the 18th century.
Conservation
Essex Spirits Co emphasizes natural and locally sourced ingredients to support sustainable production practices.
Essex Spirits Co
Take an evening to craft your own vodka, gin, or rum at Essex Spirits Co in Chelmsford. Learn distillation and sample botanicals in this immersive hands-on experience.
Essex Spirits Co is a craft distillery based in Chelmsford, England, offering hands‑on distillery experiences and guided tastings.
The distillery operates a Tour & Tasting that starts with a welcome drink, includes a walk‑through of the production process, and provides guided tastings of gin, vodka and rum. The Tour & Tasting is presented by the founder, giving visitors direct insight into the distillation approach used on site and the local craftsmanship behind the spirits. Guests also have the opportunity to purchase bottles at a discount during the tour.
For a more participatory session, Essex Spirits Co runs a Make Your Own workshop. Participants enjoy a welcome drink, learn the basics of distillation, taste a range of botanicals and ingredients, and design a personalised vodka, gin or rum. Finished bottles are taken home, and the distillery saves each visitor’s recipe for future orders, enabling reorders of a visitor’s exact spirit and keeping a recipe record for convenient repeat purchases later.
Essex Spirits Co focuses on small‑batch craft production and experiential visits in Chelmsford. The distillery emphasises hands‑on learning and direct engagement with the spirit‑making process. Booking details and session availability are provided by the distillery at reservation; visitors are advised to check availability and book in advance to secure space on the preferred Tour & Tasting or Make Your Own session.
Location
Chelmsford
Distillery in Essex, England
Experiences
2 Experiences
Tour & Tasting; Make Your Own
Founder-led
Tour led by founder
Meet the distillery founder
In‑tour Discount
Yes
Buy spirits at a discount
Book a Tour & Tasting or a Make Your Own session to taste, learn, and take home a bottle crafted during your visit.
Bring a Valid ID
Due to licensing laws, everyone must be 18+ and ready to show ID upon arrival.
Arrive on Time
The session lasts about three hours; timely arrival ensures full participation and enjoyment.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tasting room is on a first-floor mezzanine accessible by stairs; wear comfortable footwear.
Plan for Transport
Consider arranging a taxi or ride share, especially if you plan to enjoy your welcome drink.
Valid Photo ID
Required for entry due to alcohol licensing regulations.
Comfortable Footwear
You’ll navigate a mezzanine-level tasting room and stand during parts of the session.
Notebook
Useful for jotting down your recipe details and flavor notes.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture memories and creative spirit-making moments.