What’s Katie Drinking?! Her own gin! ? Yes that’s right I made a gin! OK so I didn’t distill it but I had a fab time @distilleryldn Ginstitute blending my own bespoke gin and I’m glad to report that it’s a lot more successful than my first attempt at a kaffir lime gin! ? . ❓If you could make your own drink what would you make ❓ . #gin #ginstitute #thedistillery #makeyourowngin #ginandtonic #ginfornegroni #portobelloroad #nottinghill #gintonic #westlondon #londonbylondoners #mysecretlondon #whatskatiedrinking Several gin distilleries called the East-End home and offer great tours and tastings. You can even get a blending masterclass in Shoreditch if you really want to get geeky. As part of our big gin taste test, our panel of WSET-accredited wine and spirits experts and consumers sampled 50 classic dry gins neat, and then again diluted with a small amount of water, to ensure the flavour was not impaired by any mixer. Curated over a year, the task of building the Hyde Collections is now complete and means they feature some of the most exceptional gins in the world.

Keep reading to discover the very best gin tasting experiences the capital has to offer. Or if you’ve had enough gin, perhaps try some London whisky tastings. West London It seems the drink’s refreshing and delicate flavour has cemented it as a firm favourite. Not to mention the variety of tonics and garnishes now available, which means it’s the perfect beverage to have fun and experiment with. Even if you can’t visit the distillery proper, it’s good to pop in at the Tap Rooms to try the products, alongside the Exhale beers of course. WHISKY SCHOOL – a classless classroom that's all about discovery without any of the rules (2.5 hours) Known as the quintessential explorers’ tipple, G&T’s have been the beverage of choice for discerning drinkers in Britain for centuries, and there’s no denying that London is by far the UK’s most gin-soaked city.

These days, most cities around the world have an array of chic gin bars but there’s nothing quite like the gin scene in London. You’ll find everything from distillery tours and tutored tasting to gin cruises. The London experiences scene is incredibly diverse. City of London distilleries: City of London Distillery, City of London [invited for a second visit] From pink gin to exotic garnishes and everything in between, we’re witnessing a distilling renaissance, and the best news is that there’s an experience to suit everyone’s lifestyle, taste and budget. All of our tours can be rolled out for a private group of people (sounds fun dunnit?). We've also been known to bring the booze to you with virtual online tastings... because geography should never get in the way of the good stuff. You will be taught how to taste gin in the proper manner and appreciate this fine spirit in all its glory!

We know you are probably seeing this photo and hoping it is an announcement that we will be having one of our DogDayz MiniFest’s… ?? BUT very sadly we have made the call to hold off until next year ? There are a lot of extra rules and regulations we would need to follow thanks to Covid-19 ☹️ and we are just too flat out making new spirits, hiring new team members and working out how to survive what is already and will be one of the hardest markets in the coming year(s). ? We also don’t think that having table service and social distancing will do DogDayz justice.. So – we will hold off until next Spring and hope that things are a whole lot different! ? And in the meantime we are going to offer some awesome virtual events and tours and tastings for smaller groups… ?? so watch this space for news on all of that very soon! ❤️ Product restrictions: We are unable to ship seeds, plants, bulbs, inflammable products, food and beverages outside of the United Kingdom Xmas Delivery Dates The Hyde Bar is the ideal hideaway from the bustle of London and boasts old British luxury and charm everywhere you look. Lastly, if dry gin on dry land seems a bit too, well, dry, then you can always head out on the water… Spirits Tasting Experience and a Bottle of Gin for Two at East London Liquor Company in Bow WharfAs well as the drinks during the experience you will take away a full bottle of your own bespoke gin and a bottle of Portobello Road gin. In this one-of-a-kind masterclass, you will get to taste various premium craft gins along with garnishes and mixers. I’d highly recommend you go along and visit the distillery – sign up on their mailing list to be the first to get details on how to visit the distillery. London dry gin is the most widely available style of gin on the UK market, and is known for its strict production regulations and dominant juniper flavour. It doesn’t have to be made in London, however it must be re-distilled from a neutral base spirit and all flavours must be added during distillation. It also must have a minimum strength of 37.5% alcohol. How do you drink dry gin?

And while we're here - if you're coming to us to fill a stag or hen do itinerary then... you. are. in. the. right. place. All we ask is that you book a private tour to let your hair down in. If you are looking to just get to know Sipsmith Distillery and savour some of the best hand-crafted spirits, this is the perfect experience for you. ELLC are running a couple of different tour options to visit the distillery and taste their products: Sacred gin was created 10 years ago in Ian and Hillary’s kitchen in Highgate, North London. Sacred is made using vacuum distillation, which means a lower temperature distillation, so it’s safer to have in your house! Ian distills the organic botanicals after macerating them in the base spirit (English wheat spirit) for 4-6 weeks to fully extract the aromas and flavours. He then blends these together to make Sacred gins. They have a wide range of gin flavours, featuring different key botanicals, which a fascinating to taste to see how these combine in other gins. Sacred also make award winning Vermouth, their Rosehip Cup and Whisky.