Distillery Tour and Tasting for Two at the English Spirit Distillery
About this experience
Embark on a spirited journey of discovery with this fantastic distillery tour and tasting experience at one of the UK’s original small batch distilleries.
The English Spirit Distillery boasts the widest range of spirits and liqueurs distilled in the UK, and holds the title as the first rum distillery too – so if you’re looking for the perfect place to get sampling, this is it! You’ll begin by touring the Grade II listed distilling hall to see the operation in action with an expert Spirit Guide, before enjoying a guided tasting of scratch distilled, artisanal products, including exclusive limited editions. Let your liquor education begin.
SKU: PESDE2
For 2
participants12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
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“English Spirit Distillery”
The host was very knowlegeable and informative, taking us through the history of the site and then on to the good bit, the tasting, where we sampled around 6/7 flavoured vodkas and spirits and ending up buying 2/3 different types. A very well organised and friendly day out - THANK YOU!
What's Included
- Distillery tour and tasting experience for Two at the English Spirit Distillery
- One of the UK’s original small batch distilleries and home of English rum
- 45 minute distillery tour with an expert Spirit Guide
- 45 minute premium tasting session of scratch distilled products
- 10% discount in the distillery shop
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at English Spirit Distillery, you’ll meet the rest of your group, before meeting your expert Spirit Guide. Begin with a 45 minute tour of the distilling hall, where you’ll see how the operation unfolds in front of your eyes – including the chance to see all of the small batch copper pot stills. Your guide will give you the lowdown on the ins and outs of distilling, with plenty of chances to ask questions.
Afterwards, you’ll head to the Tasting Room at the end of the barn, where you’ll enjoy a 45 minute tasting session of six to seven premium spirits and liqueurs. There’ll be opportunities to try limited editions exclusive to the distillery, too. Following your tasting, feel free to visit the distillery shop, where you’ll enjoy a 10% discount on anything you purchase.
Location
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East of England
- Halstead, Essex
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 18
- Unfortunately the distillery is not currently fully wheelchair accessible
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
Tours run from 14.00 on selected dates throughout the year. Exclusions will apply.
We recommend you book at least four weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 1 hour 30 minutes for the full experience. Please ensure you arrives promptly.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Customer Reviews
“English Spirit Distillery”
The host was very knowlegeable and informative, taking us through the history of the site and then on to the good bit, the tasting, where we sampled around 6/7 flavoured vodkas and spirits and ending up buying 2/3 different types. A very well organised and friendly day out - THANK YOU!
“Fantastic few hours”
We had a really great few hours here. The guide was very knowledgable and kept everything interesting. Tasting session was superb with instruction on how to taste properly and a wide range of products. Would highly recommend.
“Brilliant experience ”
We were given a voucher by a family member for Xmas. Would thoroughly recommend this gin tasting experience, really interesting looking round the distillery and enjoyed tasting some of the gin, vodka and rum they make. Really helpful and knowledgeable staff 😊