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Heat from small copper stills, the sharp citrus of peels, and a bench of botanicals: this hands‑on gin making session at Edinburgh Gin’s Arches lets you craft, bottle, and label your own 70cl gin in a single immersive workshop. Expect a distillery tour, tutored tastings, and a charcuterie board.
Heat from small copper stills, the sharp citrus of peels, and a bench of botanicals: this hands‑on gin making session at Edinburgh Gin’s Arches lets you craft, bottle, and label your own 70cl gin in a single immersive workshop. Expect a distillery tour, tutored tastings, and a charcuterie board.
Stepping into The Arches Gin Lab feels like crossing into a working alchemist’s room: copper stills warm under low lights, glass carafes catch the amber glow, and shelves of botanicals lay out a map of scent and flavor. The experience begins with a short distillery tour that traces Edinburgh’s recent revival as a craft‑spirited city, then moves to a bench where you choose botanicals and run a small still yourself.
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Operated by Edinburgh Gin Distillery · Edinburgh, Scotland
Stepping into The Arches Gin Lab feels like crossing into a working alchemist’s room: copper stills warm under low lights, glass carafes catch the amber glow, and shelves of botanicals lay out a map of scent and flavor. The experience begins with a short distillery tour that traces Edinburgh’s recent revival as a craft‑spirited city, then moves to a bench where you choose botanicals and run a small still yourself.
Gin in Edinburgh sits on layers of history—19th‑century distilling traditions refashioned by modern craft makers. Botanicals range from the classic juniper and citrus peel to locally used heather and coriander; the process highlights how volatile oils and heat pull flavor into spirit. The lab experience mixes cultural context (Scotland’s whisky shadow and gin’s place beside it) with practical tasting: sniff, balance, and adjust until your recipe feels right.
Practical guidance is straightforward. The session lasts about 3.5 hours with an included tutored tasting and charcuterie board; groups are small and hands‑on, so expect active participation rather than observation. Bring valid photo ID (over‑18 only), note any allergies in advance, and plan to label and bottle a 70cl take‑home gin. If you want photos, leave room in your bag—low lighting is atmospheric but not ideal for detailed shots.
This is a social, sensory workshop: expect robust aromas, warm metal, and a steady, methodical pace as the still breathes and your botanical choices reveal themselves. It’s an accessible way to learn distilling fundamentals while walking away with a personalized bottle and a sharper sense for how botanicals shape spirit.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Minimal physical exertion—able to stand and move around for several short periods; suitable for most adults.
The workshop runs about 210 minutes (3.5 hours) and includes a distillery tour, tutored tasting, and time to create and bottle your gin.
Yes—participants must be 18 or older; photo ID is required on arrival.
Sessions are hands‑on and geared to participants; check with the operator about observers but space is limited and tickets are sold per participant.
All sales are final—there are no refunds for cancellations, so confirm availability and your schedule before booking.
Edinburgh’s gin scene is a modern chapter in Scotland’s long distilling history; craft gin emerged as distillers experimented beyond whisky, reintroducing botanicals and small‑batch copper stills.
Many craft distillers emphasize sustainably sourced botanicals and recycling of spent botanical waste; support operators who use local suppliers and responsible packaging.
Edinburgh Gin Distillery operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Stepping into The Arches Gin Lab feels like crossing into a working alchemist’s room: copper stills warm under low lights, glass carafes catch the amber glow, and shelves of botanicals lay out a map of scent and flavor. The experience begins with a short distillery tour that traces Edinburgh’s recent revival as a craft‑spirited city, then moves to a bench where you choose botanicals and run a small still yourself.
Stepping into The Arches Gin Lab feels like crossing into a working alchemist’s room: copper stills warm under low lights, glass carafes catch the amber glow, and shelves of botanicals lay out a map of scent and flavor. The experience begins with a short distillery tour that traces Edinburgh’s recent revival as a craft‑spirited city, then moves to a bench where you choose botanicals and run a small still yourself.
Gin in Edinburgh sits on layers of history—19th‑century distilling traditions refashioned by modern craft makers. Botanicals range from the classic juniper and citrus peel to locally used heather and coriander; the process highlights how volatile oils and heat pull flavor into spirit. The lab experience mixes cultural context (Scotland’s whisky shadow and gin’s place beside it) with practical tasting: sniff, balance, and adjust until your recipe feels right.
Practical guidance is straightforward. The session lasts about 3.5 hours with an included tutored tasting and charcuterie board; groups are small and hands‑on, so expect active participation rather than observation. Bring valid photo ID (over‑18 only), note any allergies in advance, and plan to label and bottle a 70cl take‑home gin. If you want photos, leave room in your bag—low lighting is atmospheric but not ideal for detailed shots.
This is a social, sensory workshop: expect robust aromas, warm metal, and a steady, methodical pace as the still breathes and your botanical choices reveal themselves. It’s an accessible way to learn distilling fundamentals while walking away with a personalized bottle and a sharper sense for how botanicals shape spirit.