The Edinburgh Gin Distillery has recently had a BIG glow-up! Now located at The Arches, they've continued their passion for "blending gin with the city's rich botanical history" (this location is build upon the site of the historic Trinity Church). The new state of the art space is absolutely enormous, very modern and sleek, multi-leveled with enormous windows to let in loads of natural light (and, artistically I imagine, to allow visuals of the city to spill into the room with you), and has a lot going on. As of writing this, you can do a: 1. Classic Tour & Tasting (75 minutes, £28 per person) 2. Gin & Chocolate Pairing (90 minutes, £35 per person) 3. Mix & Muddle Cocktail Class (120 minutes, £50 per person) 4. Gin Making Experience (3 hours, £140 per person) I can't speak to any of them at this point, but whichever you choose BOOK IN ADVANCE. You can also stop by to simply pick-up a bottle at their shop or have a drink at their bar which is open to the public (in nicer weather, enjoy their rooftop terrace). I was lucky enough to be here on their opening weekend, and was allowed a private tasting (still not entirely sure how that happened). The Rhubarb & Ginger gin is lovely and well rounded, the Orange & Basil is a little too basil forward for me, the Raspberry Gin is good but I think Stirling Distillery has them beat there, all of the liqueurs are somehow fantastic, but most importantly: if it's available, you have to get the tiramisu gin. It's one of the most unique things I've ever tasted!!! This is my favorite gin in the world; we always have a bottle of Seaside on hand! I'm excited to return with my partner and have a new tour and tasting experience different from their previous cellars vibe. read more

We went for the gin + chocolate tasting and the experience did not disappoint. Start to finish it was such an interactive, educational, and delicious experience. This is great for groups or even solo travellers. It's a must do when visiting or living in Edinburgh. read more

Edinburgh Gin Distillery - Gin & chocolate tasting room - Distilleries Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Best distillery experience I've ever had!! Convinced my family to join and they were so happy that they did (even my pregnant sister who didn't get to drink anything during the tasting lol). The tour was awesome. We got a welcome drink, lesson on how the gin is made and what goes into it, taster of a liqueur, and had a sit down tasting of 3 different gins and 2 liqueurs. Our guide was awesome and he was very knowledgable! The staff in the bar sat us quickly after, where we got to order drinks and small bites. Great options to choose from! I ended up buying 2 bottles of gin to take back with me to America. So happy! read more

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My wife and I took the Aroma Alchemy: Gin Tasting Masterclass today and had a fantastic experience! We both like gin but have never done a deep dive into the subject. This class was fun, challenging, and had just the right amount of nerdy, detailed facts. Simran lead the tour and she has her Masters in Brewing and Distilling so she knows her stuff! Her presentations, as she lead us through the facility, were professional, interesting, and informative. It was so illuminating to learn about all of the botanicals used in gin making. Simran did a great job of listening to questions and giving thoughtful and compelling answers. Alice lead the Alchemy section in a well appointed classroom. We were challenged to identify some of the smells important to gin and it was hard! We got to sample four of the gins and they were thoughtfully paired with little bites. There was lots of smelling and tasting on this tour. The curriculum really forces you to slow down and deeply process the experience. The tour ended with two perks: a self-assembled cocktail spritzer to take home and a gin and tonic in the currently unopened rooftop bar and botanical garden. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about gin and spend an hour and a half connecting to their senses. read more

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They are not at this location. They moved to Hollyrood Place several years ago. Do not book a tour thinking it is in the West End. It is not, and they have a no refund policy. read more

What a beautiful space! Literally stumbled upon the distillery while trying to fight jetlag and decided that given they had just enough spots for us to join the tour/tasting, it was meant to be and we had to go for it. I learned a lot about gin - I knew that I generally gravitate toward a good gin cocktail these days, but never really knew a lot about it. I can say I've left with more knowledge on the botanicals, what they are, and really why I enjoy it so much. I've never done a gin tasting before and that was really where I saw how the flavors changed with the additions of garnish or tonic water. Really loved the classic- I ended up grabbing a bottle to take home with me at the airport. read more

Great tour! I really enjoyed the tasting and seeing how quickly different gin changes with a garnish or tonic. A fun tour when visiting.

We had a great time while visiting Edinburgh on our trip to Scotland, and one of the highlights, which is one of the recommended things to do, was go to the Edinburgh Distillery. I personally hate Gin, but my girlfriend loves it, and the day before we had Whiskey and Scotch, so today we went to do this. The guide we had was really fun, he was personable and knowledgable, he did a great job with the tour and tastings. The place itself is in a basement, so it is a small little spot just to showcase the early days, history, and tasting table with gift shop. Fun times, good memories, good choice to do for tourists read more

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Did the classic tour and tasting and it went above and beyond our expectations. Our guide, Rosie, was absolutely brilliant. She was incredibly knowledgeable and was genuinely a great time. She walked us through the distilling process, answered all our questions, and also was a wonderful time. The tasting itself was exceptional and we learned so much. The distillery itself was stunning. Built into the arches was fantastic decor and rooms, the scene was set for a wonderful day. Rosie - thank you for what you did. You made the day. read more

If you are into Gin this one should definitely be on your list! On the guided tour (max. 12 guests, need to pre-book) you will get to know the history of Gin, how it came to Edinburgh and how it all started in the Edinburgh Gin Distillery - really not too long ago... Glasses with the 14 main ingredients will be passed through the rows to smell (and even taste if you dare). You will be allowed a look behind the scenes and say hello to Flora and Calledonia, their two copper stills producing finest Gin every day at 80% vol. which will be brought down to the usual values before bottling. The tour concludes with a glas of Gin & Tonic for every guest in one of the tiny but cosy rooms without natural light. Really recommend this one! read more

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If you're in Edinburgh, definitely do a tour here. Regardless whether you're in for a weekend or you've lived here your whole life. I'm so surprised there aren't hundreds of reviews for this place given there was a three month wait before I could get in the door. I came with my partner to fill the afternoon with a fun activity as the weather started to turn. Not kidding, I had to book three months in advance for this. Located just off princes street, we did a one hour gin tour covering the history of gin, a tour of the distillery (it's tiny, I think they've since expanded to the west lothian area) and a G&T to finish it off. For £10 it was a short but fun and interesting way to spend a Sunday afternoon. There are more tours you can do as well such as making your own gin which I'm definitely going to be doing in the future. Highly recommended if you enjoy gin or just want a chill activity to fill your weekend. read more

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We did a tasting and Natasha was really fun. Small group and we got to try 5 different gins and at the end a perfect gin and tonic. Excellent experience. read more

Our guide was very entertaining and joked with us while explaining the history of gin, how Edinburgh Gin came to be and explaining how they've expanded. We got to smell all of the add ins that flavor each gin, go into the distillery room, and finally taste some gin! We got a full size G&T (unmixed so we could try the gin naturally first) and a shot size sample of their seasonal Seaside Gin. Really loved them all and thought the little cave tables where we tasted were great. Would definitely stop by. We drank their gin all around town and found it quite delicious. The liqueurs are yummy too. We bought the plum & vanilla one and it was gone in a day! Whoops! read more

If you're into gin, you should definitely take their tour and tasting. You get a brief lesson on the history of gin. I thought I'd suffer through that to get to the part where we actually drink, but I ended up really liking it. Alan, our knowledgeable guide with an obvious affinity for gin, led us through the evolution of the drink as well as showing us the various spices used and walked us through the distilling process. The tasting came after that and was exceptional. Our palate cleanser was a gin and tonic made with their original gin, and we tried three other types of Edinburgh Gin (both neat and with tonic) and two of their liqueurs. We discussed them as we tasted and gave feedback on each one. At the end, everyone on the tour got a 200 ml bottle to take home. Make your reservations early since they typically sell out. read more

Recently went on the gin connoisseur tour, although I'm not a massive fan of gin, I was going with people who were. And I had a great time! The environment is quirky and welcoming. Booths inside caves and great lighting made it really atmospheric. We had Abbye as our tour guide and she was fab! Really funny and made the history of gin stories really interesting. We got to smell all the various ingredients, was fun to hear how different peoples sense of smell was from biscuits to farm animals for the same ingredient! We were taken in to the distillery itself which was really small but was all we needed to see. Then the really fun part - tasting the gin! We got to try 6 different gins, 2 were neat and very strong and too much for me as a non gin drinker but others were loving them! The 3 flavoured gin liqueurs were more my style and delicious. Also a glass of gin and tonic with orange peel which I surprisingly enjoyed. We also learned how to clear your nose pallet - didn't know there was such a thing! Added bonus was a free 20cl bottle of flavoured liqueur and 10% off in the shop after the tour - perfect for yourself or to get some presents in. For not really being in to gin, I have to say it was a great couple of hours and I really enjoyed it. Would definitely recommend this with a few friends. read more

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Booked my husband and I on this tour while we were in Edinburgh on our honeymoon. I had never heard of the company before, but after doing Guinness and Jameson while in Dublin for my husband, I wanted to do a gin tour for me. I am so glad I stumbled upon Edinburgh Gin on google because it was far and away our favorite of the three alcohol tours we did. The tour is small and intimate, with ample opportunity to ask questions. Not only is about the company, but about the history of gin itself which I knew little about. And of course the tasting at the end was fantastic. I found a new favorite gin and even my husband, who isn't the biggest fan of gin, came away with a new appreciation for it. Highly recommend. read more

This was a super fun, educational tour. If you are a history buff, I think you would enjoy the tour even if you're not a drinker. The guides are very funny and knowledgeable - our guide was fantastic and I wish I had written this review sooner because I can't remember her name. Also, I could have listened to her recite the phone book in that delightful Scottish accent and been very happy. The distillery isn't huge - you will see their two stills, Flora and Caledonia, and learn how they work. The guide will talk about the spices and herbs that go into gin and let you smell each one as he or she talks about the art and science that go into distilling a batch. And of course... the pièce de résistance...the gin tasting! The distillery has several low, cavelike rooms with long wooden tables that serve as the tasting rooms. You'll start with a tart G&T and then make your way through several other gins. I ended up taking a bottle of the Cannonball (Navy strength) gin home - it miraculously survived the trip. You will get 10% off at the gift shop if you book a tour. I highly recommend making a reservation. This is a justifiably popular tour! read more

Must book in advance - the likelyhood you get in on happen chance is unlikely. We had an amazing tour guide - Hannah was hilarious, with her dry 'gin' sense of humour. Then off to the tastings! I had never heard of Edinburgh gin as we can't get it in out country (hopefully that can soon be sorted or I'll have to be making more frequent trips to the United States to get my Canadian fill!) it was delish! The best gin and tonic I've had in a long while! On Tuesdays - Saturdays they open to the public serving their 'cloudy' gin and tonics - I'm looking forward to heading back already read more

I am not really a gin drinker at all but my boyfriend booked us a tour at Edinburgh Gin and it was great!! We took an hour long tour, and I really enjoyed learning about the history of gin, the process of distilling it and which tonics pair nicely with certain gins. They make several varieties of gin and gin liqueurs. I would definitely recommend booking a tour as they are very popular. The gin and tonic concluding the tour was phenomenal!! read more

Tiny tiny shop. Super nice people who kept it open to sell us a bottle. But why do they close at 4:30pm? Too early.

As a belated birthday treat, my friends surprised me by taking me to one of their tour. I am a gin lover but don't claimed to be a connoisseur by any means. The tour started at 3pm but since we were slightly early we got taken through a short corridor, passing a few booth caves, to a lovely sitting area and offered water whilst we were waiting. The place as an instantly good vibe feel, it is not pretentious and is nicely decorated. The tour started on time and was completely full on a Sunday afternoon. Apparently they run 3 tours a day and you have to book in advance to avoid any disappointment. Abbye, our tour guide was perfect, very knowledgeable, witty and had plenty good stories to share with us. I truly enjoyed learning about the history of gin making as much as I enjoyed the tasting of it! For the tasting once the tour was over, our group was mixed with another to head to one the the booth caves, some drinks were lined up in front of us. We got to taste up to 6 of their drinks, cannon ball gin, their Christmas gin, their regular edinbugh gin and 3 of their gin liqueurs. As part of the tour, we got a 10% discount from their shop, which I think is such a clever business idea. Allow your punters to get ridiculously drunk, before letting them loose in a shop full of lovely gin I would totally recommend this experience, gin lover or not! read more

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Jenny was absolutely amazing! She was very knowledgeable and friendly. It felt like we were hanging out with a friend. We had a wonderful time with our gin making experience. Highly recommend! read more

This place is amazing. The selection of gins is amazing - about 7 pages. Don't get a mixed drink. It's a shame to dilute the gin. Get a gin martini. The bartender knew his gin and gave me a wonderful citrus gin to start and then moved on to a Spicey mix. The ambiance is fantastic with a cave-like feel and lots of private space. The ideal place for a couple or cozy group. If you want to go on the tour, you need to book 1 month in advance. read more

Go for a tour. It's fairly cheap (10 pp) and really interesting and informative. On the inside, it has a really nice "gin den" sort of feel. Decked out with lavish furniture and cool lighting. The staff are fantastic. We had Sarah as a tour guide and she was great. The Gin is delicious, one of the best I've had for sure. read more

My father-in-law and I took this tour while our wives went shopping, thankfully. We are both gin drinkers and learned much about the history of gin and how it is made. There was a great gin and tonic served afterwards. Phillip answered all of our questions and made us feel at home. I highly recommend this if you have an hour or so to spend while in Edinburgh. read more