Craft Your Own Spirit at Essex Spirits Co in Chelmsford
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all adults comfortable with standing and walking stairs.
Overview
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.
Make Your Own
Ages 18+ • 3 hours • Make Your Own (Gin, Vodka Or Rum) with Essex Spirit Co - Behind the Scenes!
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of crafting your own spirit at Essex Spirits Co! Enjoy a welcome drink, learn about distillation, and taste a variety of ingredients. Create your unique vodka, gin, or rum to take home, with your recipe saved for future orders. Join us for a fun and educational evening!
Duration: Approx 3 hours (please allow longer if booking taxi as you are welcome to stay after the session)
EVER FANCIED MAKING YOUR OWN SPIRIT?
Well, now's your chance! Come down for an evening of drinks, learning, fun & most importantly... making your own vodka, gin or rum!
So, what does a 'Make your own' session include?
- Welcome to our distillery where you will be met with an Essex Spirits Co drink & mixer of your choice!
- There will then be a short talk about Essex Spirits Co & how we distill & macerate ingredients using all natural (& local, wherever possible) ingredients.
- You will get to taste our range of spirits to give you some inspiration for your own creation.
- Finally, taste around 40 different ingredients that your will get to choose from to make your very own bottle of vodka, gin or rum.
- Once you've settled on your own recipe you will get to mix your very own bottle to take home!
- We even save your recipe incase you ever want to order it again in future.
Highlights
- Learn how to make your own Gin, Rum or Vodka
- Samples
- Learn about botanicals and much more!
Includes
- Making a bottle of your own Gin, Rum or Vodka
- We can keep your recipe on file for refills
- Tons of fun!
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Important to Know
THE IMPORTANT BIT, PLEASE READ Please be aware due to licensing we are only able to host people over the age of 18 at the distillery, we operate a challenge 25 policy so please take it as a compliment if we ask you for ID on arrival for a tour.
PLEASE NOTE THE SHOP & TASTING ROOM IS SITUATED ON A 1ST FLOOR MEZZANINE LEVEL
We are more than happy to host you or your guests but if you feel any of your party may struggle to make it upstairs then please let us know in advance & we can arrange a downstairs table for you to sit at before & after the tour.
Meeting Point
The Essex Distillery, Unit 32 Waterhouse Business Center, 2 Cromar Way, Chelmsford CM1 2QE, United Kingdom
Adventure Tips
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.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red kites soaring overhead
- Wild rabbits in open fields
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.
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Recommended Gear
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.