Make Your Own Artisan Gin with Tastings for Two at the Barbican Botanics Gin Room
About this experience
Become an expert in all things gin, create your own artisan gin from scratch, and enjoy plenty of tastings too with a masterclass at the Barbican Botanics Gin Room.
Grab a fellow aspiring connoisseur and step into the Gin School. Sipping on G&Ts, you’ll learn about the ruinous history of the drink dubbed ‘Mother’s Ruin,’ from its conception to its current renaissance, before an introduction to botanicals and a tasting of four gins.
Newfound knowledge at the ready, it’s on to the crafty stuff, blending your bespoke 350ml bottle of gin. With over 30 botanicals and expert guidance, you’re in safe hands to get creative. You can enjoy a G&T made from your own gin before taking a labelled bottle home.
SKU: PLGBMG
For 2
participants12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
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“Exceeded any expectations”
Easy booking. Small, personal & friendly. Greeted & given a G & T before going upstairs (steep spiral staircase - it’s a very old Grade 2 building, nicely done up). The owner, our host, chatted on the history & origin of gin; v interesting. We learnt about botanicals, tasted 4 different gins; had another G & T(!) then made our own gin, mixing from a choice of over 20 botanicals to the base liquid. Back downstairs for our own G & T while they bottled & labelled the remaining to take home.
What's Included
- Gin masterclass for two at the Barbican Botanics Gin Room
- Enjoy two gin and tonics each
- Learn all about gin’s history and renaissance
- Discover the world of botanicals and taste four popular gin styles
- Blend your own unique 350ml bottle of gin
- Enjoy a third G&T made with your own gin
- Order your own recipe anytime to be recreated on demand
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at the Barbican Botanics Gin Room, you’ll receive a welcome gin and tonic on arrival, before heading into the Gin School where you’ll meet your host. You’ll take a deep dive into the spirit’s history and current renaissance whilst enjoying a second G&T, followed by an introduction to botanicals and tastings of four popular gins.
With a choice of over 30 botanicals and your expert host at hand to help, you’ll then get to work creating your own unique 350ml bottle of gin. Finally, while your gin’s being labelled ready to take home, you can take a miniature of your finished product down to the tasting room, where the bar team will serve you a perfect G&T using your new creation! Your recipe is even held on file and can be recreated for you on demand, so the gin appreciation can continue long after the day’s over.
Location
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South West
- Plymouth, Devon
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 18 (a ‘Challenge 25’ policy is in operation and proof of age may be required)
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
The experience is available Friday to Sunday at 12.00 and 15.00. Exclusions may 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 up to 2 hours 30 minutes for the full experience.
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.
How it works
Customer Reviews
“Exceeded any expectations”
Easy booking. Small, personal & friendly. Greeted & given a G & T before going upstairs (steep spiral staircase - it’s a very old Grade 2 building, nicely done up). The owner, our host, chatted on the history & origin of gin; v interesting. We learnt about botanicals, tasted 4 different gins; had another G & T(!) then made our own gin, mixing from a choice of over 20 botanicals to the base liquid. Back downstairs for our own G & T while they bottled & labelled the remaining to take home.
“Insightful afternoon!”
This is an excellent few hours spent for those who love Gin! Warren was excellent and the gin making was the best bit 😍