South Loch Gin Distillery Tour: Explore Scottish Gin Making at Scotland's Oldest Gin Bar, 56 North

Our collective has been spearheading the expansion of Scottish Gin. Being Scotland’s most longstanding gin bar, 56 North adopts a laid-back and entertaining method to enlighten people about the gin-making process.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 56 North - Come and learn how we make South Loch Gin! Our gin stills are stunning and are the prefect way to learn how gin is made.
    We welcome you with a gin and tonic. While you enjoy your G&T we talk you through the process of making gin from botanical to bottle!
    You then get to try three gins made on our stills paired with premium mixers. At the…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Gin & Tonic - A welcome Gin and Tonic
  • 3 South Loch Gin tastings
  • South Loch Gin Drinks
Location
56 North
West Crosscauseway
Please just come inside 56 North and one of our team will greet you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Daytrip583857
Jul 5, 2025
Great gin and fun afternoon - Abbie was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, funny and welcoming. The gins are delicious, and the space is beautiful. Make time for this if you are in Edinburgh!
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Marshall_c
Jul 2, 2025
Alot of Fun - This is a unique micro distiller with alot of knowledge about the industry. The gins we tried were all very good. The interaction was great and alot of fun.
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Y3488dglauram
Jul 1, 2025
Great time - Fantastic time. James is great at explaining the way that gin is made, sold, and how small things make big changes. Highly recommend.
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G9296pzmaried
Jun 30, 2025
Great gin tasting experience - The overall experience was excellent. Our guide really knew what he was talking about and gave a lot of information around different processes etc. We tasted 8 gins in total accompanied by cheese and biscuits which was a great idea. The number of people being catered for for just right around 16 which gave this a really relaxed informal atmosphere. No hard sell either to buy anything which is a plus. Overall a great experience.
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Boberchris
Jun 25, 2025
Gin - I was not a fan of Gin before this experience. I learned so much and honestly had never tasted better Gin in my life before. I was not a fan before, because I was completely unaware of what World class Gin SHOULD taste like. Look no further, you found it here! More than worth the money and our Ginteacher was a stand up comedian. As the kids would say, he had W rizz!! Spend your money there, get some Gin to go and then repeat. I could not recommend highly enough.
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W9874uxhelenl
Jun 18, 2025
Best Gin tasting experience - This was a brilliant Gin Tasting experience can highly recommend. Experienced and knowledgeable host who took us through how gin is made and fabulous gins to taste.
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Eml340
Jun 17, 2025
Wow wow wow! - Absolutely incredible. So knowledgable and extremely interesting. James was a star and made us feel so welcome and the gin history was amazing. What a brilliant place!
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Journey45271489762
Jun 14, 2025
Gin Tasting - entertaining gin tasting with the friendly Abbey. We were able to taste 5 different gins: highly recommended
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Svensacker
Jun 14, 2025
Gin Tasting - Tasting with Abby is great. She's very sympathetic and funny. There are 5 gin's to taste and the explanations were informative and exciting
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Sarahkt9057sa
Jun 14, 2025
Amazing! - Abby was amazing! So funny and so welcoming! Gins were delicious and service was incredible! Truly lovely would go again!
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From $26
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).