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Explore Stockport’s town-centre distillery with a guided behind-the-scenes tour and guided tasting. Learn about gin’s history, smell the botanicals up close, and enjoy two double G&Ts plus tasters of the full spirits range.
Explore Stockport’s town-centre distillery with a guided behind-the-scenes tour and guided tasting. Learn about gin’s history, smell the botanicals up close, and enjoy two double G&Ts plus tasters of the full spirits range.
You step through a simple glass door into low-ceilinged warmth; copper stills catch the light and a citrusy, pine-scented breeze—botanicals wafting like a polite dare—greets you as your guide pours the first double G&T.
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Operated by Stockport Gin · Stockport, Greater Manchester
You step through a simple glass door into low-ceilinged warmth; copper stills catch the light and a citrusy, pine-scented breeze—botanicals wafting like a polite dare—greets you as your guide pours the first double G&T.
Stockport’s distillery sits in the town centre where brick and industrial history meet small-batch craft. The tour traces gin’s rise from 18th-century London’s ‘gin craze’ to today’s craft revival, while local context—mill-era warehouses and the viaduct that shaped the town—frames the experience. Guides unpack botanicals: juniper standing firm, coriander whispering citrus, and more unusual local infusions that give each spirit its signature.
Beyond flavor, the space tells a cultural story: a former industrial town repurposing manufacturing skills for spirits, hospitality, and small-scale retail. You’ll visit the production room, see copper and stainless columns, and taste the full range of gins and vodkas—two double G&Ts are included—before a shop stop with a modest discount on 70cl bottles.
Practical guidance: the tour runs about 90 minutes and suits most mobility levels (wheelchair accessible). Bring valid photo ID—over-18s only—and plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Public transport options put central Manchester a short tram or train ride away; there’s limited on-site parking. Pace tastings, hydrate between samples, and consider leaving room to buy a bottle if a blend speaks to you. The blend of hands-on insight and tasting makes this a precise, sociable tasting for anyone curious about how gin moves from grain to glass.
Yes; the distillery states it is wheelchair accessible and surfaces are accessible—notify the operator of special requirements when booking.
Yes; the booking includes two double G&Ts and tasters across the range—pace yourself and ask staff for water between samples.
Yes; there is a shop with a 10% discount on 70cl bottles available to tour participants.
No; attendees must be 18 or over and it is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Stockport Gin operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step through a simple glass door into low-ceilinged warmth; copper stills catch the light and a citrusy, pine-scented breeze—botanicals wafting like a polite dare—greets you as your guide pours the first double G&T.
You step through a simple glass door into low-ceilinged warmth; copper stills catch the light and a citrusy, pine-scented breeze—botanicals wafting like a polite dare—greets you as your guide pours the first double G&T.
Stockport’s distillery sits in the town centre where brick and industrial history meet small-batch craft. The tour traces gin’s rise from 18th-century London’s ‘gin craze’ to today’s craft revival, while local context—mill-era warehouses and the viaduct that shaped the town—frames the experience. Guides unpack botanicals: juniper standing firm, coriander whispering citrus, and more unusual local infusions that give each spirit its signature.
Beyond flavor, the space tells a cultural story: a former industrial town repurposing manufacturing skills for spirits, hospitality, and small-scale retail. You’ll visit the production room, see copper and stainless columns, and taste the full range of gins and vodkas—two double G&Ts are included—before a shop stop with a modest discount on 70cl bottles.
Practical guidance: the tour runs about 90 minutes and suits most mobility levels (wheelchair accessible). Bring valid photo ID—over-18s only—and plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Public transport options put central Manchester a short tram or train ride away; there’s limited on-site parking. Pace tastings, hydrate between samples, and consider leaving room to buy a bottle if a blend speaks to you. The blend of hands-on insight and tasting makes this a precise, sociable tasting for anyone curious about how gin moves from grain to glass.