Gin Tasting Masterclass in Aberdeen
Overview
In this tutored gin tasting, led by the Head Distiller, you’ll have the opportunity taste the traditional gin botanicals (Juniper, Coriander, Angelica, Orris) as single distillates, training your palette to the individual flavours that make gin…gin. This is an essential skill for any gin connoisseur!
Sample the range of small batch Aberdeen Gin expressions (London Dry and Fruit gins).
Challenge yourself with the mystery single distillate – will you be the first to guess the botanical?
The event concludes with a G&T of your choice – choose any gin from the range or perhaps one of the single distillates you’ve enjoyed during the event.
All of the distillates / gins have been crafted using premium organic alcohol – luxuriously smooth.
Once you’ve finished the tasting you’ll gain the ability to recognise the flavours that make up gin. Take this knowledge home, explore your gin shelves and enjoy your very own tasting with the skills you’ve learned during this Gin Tasting Masterclass.
Sample the range of small batch Aberdeen Gin expressions (London Dry and Fruit gins).
Challenge yourself with the mystery single distillate – will you be the first to guess the botanical?
The event concludes with a G&T of your choice – choose any gin from the range or perhaps one of the single distillates you’ve enjoyed during the event.
All of the distillates / gins have been crafted using premium organic alcohol – luxuriously smooth.
Once you’ve finished the tasting you’ll gain the ability to recognise the flavours that make up gin. Take this knowledge home, explore your gin shelves and enjoy your very own tasting with the skills you’ve learned during this Gin Tasting Masterclass.
Inclusions
- Alcoholic Beverages - Double G&T on arrival, single distillates, samples of gin, G&T of your choice
- Soda/Pop - Non-alcoholic alternatives e.g. water, soft drinks
What to expect
Have you ever wondered what Juniper tastes like? Would you like to become an expert gin taster?
Starting with a double G&T and led by the Head Distiller, the Gin Tasting Masterclass opens up a world of flavour as you experience flavours through a range of single distillates.
Each botanical found in a traditional London Dry Gin has been individually distilled so you may train your palate to recognise the distinct flavours the come together to make gin.
Next, become a mixologist and blend these distillates together to create your own glass of gin.
Put your new found skills to the test with a challenge – a mystery botanical as a single distillate – can you guess what botanical has been distilled based on flavour?
Enjoy samples from the range of Aberdeen Gins – served directly from beautiful French glass demi-johns – both London Dry and Fruit Gins.
Finally, choose your preferred gin from the range and sip a final G&T as the event concludes with a Q&A session – the perfect time to ask all those gin related questions, such as… How long can I keep my gin? What should I look for when purchasing gin? Is London Dry Gin all from London? Can I make my own gin at home?
Sample Menu
• G&T on arrival, single distillates, gin samples, G&T to order
Starting with a double G&T and led by the Head Distiller, the Gin Tasting Masterclass opens up a world of flavour as you experience flavours through a range of single distillates.
Each botanical found in a traditional London Dry Gin has been individually distilled so you may train your palate to recognise the distinct flavours the come together to make gin.
Next, become a mixologist and blend these distillates together to create your own glass of gin.
Put your new found skills to the test with a challenge – a mystery botanical as a single distillate – can you guess what botanical has been distilled based on flavour?
Enjoy samples from the range of Aberdeen Gins – served directly from beautiful French glass demi-johns – both London Dry and Fruit Gins.
Finally, choose your preferred gin from the range and sip a final G&T as the event concludes with a Q&A session – the perfect time to ask all those gin related questions, such as… How long can I keep my gin? What should I look for when purchasing gin? Is London Dry Gin all from London? Can I make my own gin at home?
Sample Menu
• G&T on arrival, single distillates, gin samples, G&T to order
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- COVID-19 guidance is subject to change. City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School implements restrictions based on requirements set by the Scottish Government. Stay up to date with any local restrictions that may impact the activity on the City of Aberdeen Distillery website.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
vickyblack1
February 2023
Amazing experience. Loved the class. Dan and Allan were so friendly and welcoming. They also extended the time on my voucher as I was unable to attend before the time ran out. Cannot thank them enough. Definitely worth a visit. Would buy this experience for someone as a gift. And the gin is spect...
Amazing experience. Loved the class. Dan and Allan were so friendly and welcoming. They also extended the time on my voucher as I was unable to attend before the time ran out. Cannot thank them enough. Definitely worth a visit. Would buy this experience for someone as a gift. And the gin is spectacular.foxy1903
December 2022
Great experience, Alan and Dan are very passionate about their gin and very knowledgeable too, served great tasting gins, explained all about the different botanicals and the making of gin, recommend to everyone to go
Great experience, Alan and Dan are very passionate about their gin and very knowledgeable too, served great tasting gins, explained all about the different botanicals and the making of gin, recommend to everyone to goYolanda2802
August 2022
I like Gin and have a coup,e i strongly favor. My husband not so much, until this class. He now has a greater admiration and respect for gin. One blocked road having some construction, made it not so easy to find. Best parking is at the nearby mall lot and walk to the distillery. Elen and Dan d...
I like Gin and have a coup,e i strongly favor. My husband not so much, until this class. He now has a greater admiration and respect for gin. One blocked road having some construction, made it not so easy to find. Best parking is at the nearby mall lot and walk to the distillery. Elen and Dan do a remarkable job explaining the process used to produce gin. Starting off with a G&T, you learn about the alcohol chosen for the gin, and even more importantly, the botanicals that can be used o flavour it. Gin must be above 42% and have juniper distillate included. Any other botanicals is up to the maker. And you can make your own at home! We had a group of 7 and each had different interpretations of the aromas given off by the botanical distillates, cardamom, angelica, coriander, to name just a few! You then can mix the botanical distillates studied into a new G&T. Beware, even just small sips on the distillates and the two G&Ts may leave you feeling it the next day!KaVass
May 2022
Interessant og morsom "Gin Tasting Master Class". Vi ble møtt av to hyggelige verter, Alan og Dan, og fikk servert en dobbel GT, før vi fikk vite om historien bak destilleriet. Dernest fikk vi lære om ulike botanicals, og fikk utfordret smakssansen. Vertene var kunnskapsrike og hyggelige. Anbe...
Interessant og morsom "Gin Tasting Master Class". Vi ble møtt av to hyggelige verter, Alan og Dan, og fikk servert en dobbel GT, før vi fikk vite om historien bak destilleriet. Dernest fikk vi lære om ulike botanicals, og fikk utfordret smakssansen. Vertene var kunnskapsrike og hyggelige. Anbefales!blablablablahdjud
April 2022
Allan und Dan sind mit Herz dabei und man merkt ihnen die Lust, Gin zu brauen (destillieren) förmlich an. Es war ein amüsantes kurzweiliges Vergnügen, und man lernt sogar noch was.
Allan und Dan sind mit Herz dabei und man merkt ihnen die Lust, Gin zu brauen (destillieren) förmlich an. Es war ein amüsantes kurzweiliges Vergnügen, und man lernt sogar noch was.