Aberdeen Distillery Discovery Tour: Explore the City's Lost Distilling Heritage and Gin School

Embark on a fascinating Discovery Tour at the Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School. Learn about the city’s lost distilling heritage, create your own gin, and indulge in a gin tasting experience.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School - With welcome drink in hand (double G&T), during this walking tour of the distillery you will learn all about Aberdeen’s rich distilling heritage, how City of Aberdeen Distillery was established and uncover interesting facts about botanicals.
    The Head Distiller will guide you around the restricted areas of…
What's Included
  • Complimentary double G&T on arrival
  • Tastings of various gin samples
  • Selection of carbonated beverages included
Additional Information

Embark on an exploration of the City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School - armed with a double G&T, partake in a Discovery Tour that delves into Aberdeen’s forgotten distilling history, tour the distillery including the off-limits production zone, discover how you can craft your own gin on-site or at your own home, engage in a Q&A session with the chief…

Location
City of Aberdeen Distillery
Palmerston Road
Situated in the city centre, on Palmerston Road (a cobbled road), you can find Arch 10 near to the railway bridge and next door to Sweet Mumma's Kitchen. Arch 10 is at the opposite end of the arches to Breakout Games. Look for the number 10 sign above the entrance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sulyn_l
Jun 4, 2025
Loved it! - The best! Had so much fun on this tour. We learned about gin and got to taste lots of it! Our hosts Allan and Dan were very engaging, funny, and informative. Loved it!
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Bethanybv5423pc
Jun 3, 2025
Fantastic experience for a private group. - We recently took a corporate group to the City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School, and it turned out to be one of the most enjoyable and unique experiences we’ve had. From the moment we arrived, Dan and Alan were brilliant hosts—friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. They gave us a great tour of the distillery, walking us through the gin-making process in a way that was both informative and fun (even for those of us who don’t usually drink gin!). Big thanks to Dan and Alan for such a great experience. We’d absolutely recommend it to any other company looking to do something a bit different!
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994leeannk
May 27, 2025
Great tour - I had the most wonderful time at the City of Aberdeen Distillery. I did the discovery tour and it was wonderful. I wish I was there longer so I could have done the other tours because they sounded great. Alan and Dan were so welcoming and had a wealth of knowledge and made the whole experience so much fun.
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Alan_c
May 27, 2025
A must do - Thoroughly enjoyable experience - local history, plenty of tastings and a really engaging tour! Highly recommend.
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Chs45
May 4, 2025
Delicious and a tasty Gin - Alan and Dan were very welcoming and worked well as a team…..great history of distilling over the centuries in Aberdeen and sharing their knowledge of gin making and botanicals. The gin tasting was delicious……thank you.
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Callumsteel14
May 2, 2025
Discovery tour left us happy and a little more knowledgable about Gin - Went here a little while ago for the Discovery tour, can honestly say it was fantastic. Such a creative set up with the space and the experience itself was more than enjoyable. Would highly recomend taking a bottle home!
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Jacqueline_b
Apr 21, 2025
Fab - Very knowledgeable owners, more than what I was expecting. Gin overflowing left tipsy just want an alcohol tasting should leave you feeling.
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Kate_l
Apr 14, 2025
Alan and Dan were... - Alan and Dan were excellent and welcome hosts! We learned so much and had a great time! Truly would return back to Aberdeen just for another visit!
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H7911qtsusanp
Oct 23, 2024
Brilliant experience - Highly recommend - We arrived at the Distillery and got a very warm welcome from Dan. We also got a delicious double gin and tonic. For those who were driving, there was non alcoholic refreshments. A verbal tour of historical Aberdeen distilleries then a look through the premises and a lesson on how gin is made. All the while made incredibly interesting by Alan whose knowledge is simply awesome! Then a taste of all the different gins. My goodness me. What's not to love? A wonderful stock of great items to take home or to use as gifts at very reasonable prices. Thoroughly recommend.
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Greylover
Sep 28, 2024
Enjoyable Late Date! - Hello I was your " Lost & Late" arrival for your Sunday. Sept. 15th class. Again sorry and I'm still lmpressed with your kind Welcome. You made me feel so very important and happy! I so did enjoy your presentation. I so do wish you best regards and accolades in your business! You guys Got It! Great intro to the possibilities of GIN. Your shop and Haddo House ( where I was born ) were the only 2 scheduled visits on my agenda for Aberdeen. Thanks again for your time and considerate "kind" welcome, Sandy Bober., Pittsburgh, PA., USA
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).