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Pickering's Gin Distillery Tour, Tasting & Cocktail

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Edinburgh's quirkiest Gin Distillery on this small-group tour and tasting at Pickering's Gin. Whilst many distillery tours focus on big-name brands, this intimate experience takes you behind the scenes of a small-batch production.

Learn all there is to know about Pickering's gin and its unique distillation process in Edinburgh's First Exclusive Gin Distillery in over 150 years!

Hear about how the distillery was created from an old veterinary school, discover the hidden history of Gin through the ages and enjoy a freshly made cocktail to highlight your tasting.

Meet and greet Gertrude and Emily, the two stills – possibly in steaming action.

Enjoy a guided tasting of 4 of our hand crafted Gins, and share your thoughts and feelings about your favourite drink with the group.

Finish the tour in style with a perfectly poured G&T waiting for you at the Royal Dick Pub.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages You will get 4 neat samples of Pickering's core range, a cocktail & a G&T at the end of the tour

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    Summerhall
    Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL, UK

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    Summerhall Distillery /pickering's Gin

    Embark on a Gin Distillery tour at Summerhall in the old Vet College of the University where you will discover how we craft our small-batch gins, followed by a tutored tasting of our 4 core range surrounded by our stills, Emily and Gertrude. You will conclude the experience with the waxing of your own miniature 5cl bottle of gin to take home.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Minimum age for consumption of alcoholic beverages: 18 YEARS OLD - Soft drink for under 18

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pickering’s Gin Distillery Tour, Tasting & Cocktail?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-453362P1

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    What's Included

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    • Alcoholic beveragesYou will get 4 neat samples of Pickering's core range, a cocktail & a G&T at the end of the tour

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Minimum age for consumption of alcoholic beverages: 18 YEARS OLD - Soft drink for under 18
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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