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Visit an artisan gin distillery in the Welsh Wye Valley for a 45‑minute behind‑the‑scenes tour and tasting. Learn about locally foraged botanicals, watch copper stills in action, and enjoy a generous G&T.
Visit an artisan gin distillery in the Welsh Wye Valley for a 45‑minute behind‑the‑scenes tour and tasting. Learn about locally foraged botanicals, watch copper stills in action, and enjoy a generous G&T.
Step through a low wooden door into a warm tasting room and the scent of juniper and citrus rises to meet you. Copper stills gleam behind glass and a sympathetic guide walks you past racks of botanicals — hedgerow berries, nettles, and citrus peels — each with a story tied to the nearby River Wye. The tasting table waits: a generous G&T and several smaller pours that invite you to compare subtle floral and earthy notes.
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Operated by Silver Circle Distillery · Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Step through a low wooden door into a warm tasting room and the scent of juniper and citrus rises to meet you. Copper stills gleam behind glass and a sympathetic guide walks you past racks of botanicals — hedgerow berries, nettles, and citrus peels — each with a story tied to the nearby River Wye. The tasting table waits: a generous G&T and several smaller pours that invite you to compare subtle floral and earthy notes.
This 45‑minute experience sits at the meeting point of local craft revival and centuries of rural foraging. The Wye Valley’s geology — limestone escarpments and acid soils carved by the river — creates microhabitats where aromatic herbs thrive, a fact distillers exploit when sourcing botanicals. The region’s cider and ale traditions have long influenced its drinking culture; gin here is the modern, distilled continuation of that local craft spirit.
Expect a succinct, hands‑on tour that covers still operation, botanical selection, and tasting etiquette. Guides discuss provenance and show how recipes change with seasonally foraged ingredients. Designated drivers receive a miniature bottle as a thank‑you.
Practical notes: tours run about 45 minutes and are wheelchair accessible; bring photo ID for tastings and arrive 10 minutes early. Book online to secure a slot, and check cancellation rules (full refund if you cancel 24 hours ahead). Weather rarely affects the indoor tour, but summer weekends fill up — consider weekday mornings for a quieter tasting.
easy.
45 minutes.
No special fitness required; accessible to most visitors
The standard tour lasts about 45 minutes, including guided tasting of several samples and one generous G&T.
Yes — the venue reports wheelchair and stroller accessibility throughout public areas.
Yes — tasting of several products and a generous G&T are included; designated drivers receive a miniature bottle instead.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled time; same‑day cancellations are not refundable.
The Wye Valley has a long history of small‑scale agriculture and hedgerow foraging; modern craft distilling builds on these local ingredients and traditions.
Many small distillers source botanicals locally and follow sustainable foraging practices; visitors are encouraged to respect private land and avoid picking wild plants.
Silver Circle Distillery operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Step through a low wooden door into a warm tasting room and the scent of juniper and citrus rises to meet you. Copper stills gleam behind glass and a sympathetic guide walks you past racks of botanicals — hedgerow berries, nettles, and citrus peels — each with a story tied to the nearby River Wye. The tasting table waits: a generous G&T and several smaller pours that invite you to compare subtle floral and earthy notes.
Step through a low wooden door into a warm tasting room and the scent of juniper and citrus rises to meet you. Copper stills gleam behind glass and a sympathetic guide walks you past racks of botanicals — hedgerow berries, nettles, and citrus peels — each with a story tied to the nearby River Wye. The tasting table waits: a generous G&T and several smaller pours that invite you to compare subtle floral and earthy notes.
This 45‑minute experience sits at the meeting point of local craft revival and centuries of rural foraging. The Wye Valley’s geology — limestone escarpments and acid soils carved by the river — creates microhabitats where aromatic herbs thrive, a fact distillers exploit when sourcing botanicals. The region’s cider and ale traditions have long influenced its drinking culture; gin here is the modern, distilled continuation of that local craft spirit.
Expect a succinct, hands‑on tour that covers still operation, botanical selection, and tasting etiquette. Guides discuss provenance and show how recipes change with seasonally foraged ingredients. Designated drivers receive a miniature bottle as a thank‑you.
Practical notes: tours run about 45 minutes and are wheelchair accessible; bring photo ID for tastings and arrive 10 minutes early. Book online to secure a slot, and check cancellation rules (full refund if you cancel 24 hours ahead). Weather rarely affects the indoor tour, but summer weekends fill up — consider weekday mornings for a quieter tasting.