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Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the City of Aberdeen Distillery with a double G&T on arrival, a behind-the-scenes look at production, and tastings of small-batch Scottish gins. Learn from the head distiller, explore restricted areas, and end with samples and a botanical display.
Enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the City of Aberdeen Distillery with a double G&T on arrival, a behind-the-scenes look at production, and tastings of small-batch Scottish gins. Learn from the head distiller, explore restricted areas, and end with samples and a botanical display.
Step through the low-arched doorway and the city’s granite cools behind you—inside, warm vapours carry citrus and rosemary, and a double G&T waits in hand. The tour moves at a steady, conversational pace: a welcome drink, a guided walk through the production rooms, then close enough to smell the copper stills and botanicals as the head distiller explains each stage.
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Operated by City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Step through the low-arched doorway and the city’s granite cools behind you—inside, warm vapours carry citrus and rosemary, and a double G&T waits in hand. The tour moves at a steady, conversational pace: a welcome drink, a guided walk through the production rooms, then close enough to smell the copper stills and botanicals as the head distiller explains each stage.
Aberdeen has a long but interrupted distilling story. Once home to small coastal stills and craft spirit makers, the city saw much of that industry lapse in the 20th century; the distillery revival here leans on local botanicals and small-batch methods to reconnect to that past. The stone streets outside and the North Sea wind give context—the botanicals that flavor Aberdeen gin arrive from both local hedgerows and wider Scottish suppliers.
You’ll see restricted production areas under supervision, participate in a Q&A with the head distiller, and compare a classic London Dry with a fruit-infused expression—samples served from French glass demi-johns. A short browse of the shop and a visit to the small botanical display round out the hour.
Practical notes: the experience is 60 minutes, wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, and limited to about 20 guests—book ahead. Bring valid ID for alcohol service, use public transport to avoid parking hassles, and expect to stand and move slowly through the production space. Buy a miniature tasting set to extend the lesson at home, and pace your tastings: the tour is convivial, informative, and compact—perfect for curious drinkers wanting a grounded taste of Aberdeen’s distilling resurgence.
The guided experience runs about 60 minutes, including the welcome drink, guided production tour, Q&A, and tastings.
Yes—facilities and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; let the operator know any special requirements when booking.
Infants and small children in prams are allowed but alcohol tasting is only for those of legal age; there are non-alcoholic alternatives available.
Yes—the distillery shop stocks bottles, mini tasting packs, and gifts; card payments are commonly accepted.
City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Step through the low-arched doorway and the city’s granite cools behind you—inside, warm vapours carry citrus and rosemary, and a double G&T waits in hand. The tour moves at a steady, conversational pace: a welcome drink, a guided walk through the production rooms, then close enough to smell the copper stills and botanicals as the head distiller explains each stage.
Step through the low-arched doorway and the city’s granite cools behind you—inside, warm vapours carry citrus and rosemary, and a double G&T waits in hand. The tour moves at a steady, conversational pace: a welcome drink, a guided walk through the production rooms, then close enough to smell the copper stills and botanicals as the head distiller explains each stage.
Aberdeen has a long but interrupted distilling story. Once home to small coastal stills and craft spirit makers, the city saw much of that industry lapse in the 20th century; the distillery revival here leans on local botanicals and small-batch methods to reconnect to that past. The stone streets outside and the North Sea wind give context—the botanicals that flavor Aberdeen gin arrive from both local hedgerows and wider Scottish suppliers.
You’ll see restricted production areas under supervision, participate in a Q&A with the head distiller, and compare a classic London Dry with a fruit-infused expression—samples served from French glass demi-johns. A short browse of the shop and a visit to the small botanical display round out the hour.
Practical notes: the experience is 60 minutes, wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, and limited to about 20 guests—book ahead. Bring valid ID for alcohol service, use public transport to avoid parking hassles, and expect to stand and move slowly through the production space. Buy a miniature tasting set to extend the lesson at home, and pace your tastings: the tour is convivial, informative, and compact—perfect for curious drinkers wanting a grounded taste of Aberdeen’s distilling resurgence.