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Bombay Sapphire Distillery Tour: Gin Tasting Experience
4.6
680 Ratings
Whitchurch
Immerse yourself in the world of Bombay Sapphire at the Laverstoke Mill distillery. Enjoy a gin & tonic, explore the history and production processes, and discover the botanicals behind this iconic gin.
Immerse yourself in the world of Bombay Sapphire at the Laverstoke Mill distillery. Enjoy a gin & tonic, explore the history and production processes, and discover the botanicals behind this iconic gin.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bombay Sapphire Distillery - Your experience begins with a trip to the Turbine Bar where you can choose from three Bombay gins to make your own complimentary gin & tonic using our self-serve gin dispensers, before heading to the Cinema Room to be immersed in all things Bombay Sapphire in preparation for your tour. Explore the Bombay Sapphire…
- Bombay Sapphire Distillery - Your experience begins with a trip to the Turbine Bar where you can choose from three Bombay gins to make your own complimentary gin & tonic using our self-serve gin dispensers, before heading to the Cinema Room to be immersed in all things Bombay Sapphire in preparation for your tour. Explore the Bombay Sapphire Distillery with a distillery host to guide you as you discover the ten exotic botanicals infused into every drop of Bombay Sapphire Gin in the Glasshouses, with an insight into Heatherwick Studios’ inspired design. Your host will help you navigate the Botanical Dry Room; a sensory experience to uncover your flavour preferences, and you’ll learn about the rare vapour infusion distillation process which makes Bombay Sapphire gin so exquisite.
What's Included
- All-inclusive taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Expert local guide service
- Welcome cocktail on arrival
- All-inclusive taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Expert local guide service
- Welcome cocktail on arrival
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Shuttle service tickets
- Gratuities
- Shuttle service tickets
Additional Information
Situated near Winchester at Laverstoke Mill, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery serves as the production facility for all Bombay Sapphire gin. Each visit commences with a visit to the Turbine Bar to select a Bombay gin for creating a gin & tonic, followed by a trip to the movie room for an immersive encounter with everything Bombay Sapphire - serving as a…
Situated near Winchester at Laverstoke Mill, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery serves as the production facility for all Bombay Sapphire gin. Each visit commences with a visit to the Turbine Bar to select a Bombay gin for creating a gin & tonic, followed by a trip to the movie room for an immersive encounter with everything Bombay Sapphire - serving as a preamble for the guided tour. Explore the past of Bombay Sapphire and the paper-manufacturing legacy at Laverstoke Mill, then delve into the unique production methods used to create Bombay Sapphire. Your guide will enlighten you about the specific botanicals infused in the gin within the Botanical Glasshouses and the Botanical Dry Room.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years (under 18s must be accompanied at all times by an adult). A ‘Challenge 25’ policy is in place, valid photo ID is required.
- Do not wear open-toed shoes or high heels to the distillery.
- A small amount of walking is involved and there are some uneven surfaces.
- Wheelchair accessible - manual wheelchairs are available to book on request.
- Operates in all weather conditions and parts of the tour are outside, please dress appropriately.
- The Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a cashless venue and only card or contactless payments will be accepted.
Location
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Laverstoke Mill, London Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(680 Ratings)
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Michael
Dec 23, 2024
An experience not to be missed in the beautiful countryside. - The entire experience was delightful. All staff were helpful contributed to the experience. The tour of the distillery commenced with a brief introduction by a superb guide - followed by a welcome drink and cinema session. The tour proper then kicked off with visits to various parts of the premises with explanation provided clearly by the guide who also had a great sense of humour. We learnt and saw many interesting things before finally departing through the well stocked shop into the countryside. A unanimous thumbs up - well done Bombay Sapphire.
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Lisa
Dec 15, 2024
Great fun doing a master class with friends or family - Visited site for a tour and a masterclass staff very friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed the master class. If I was to criticise anything I would like to try different cocktails as I have been a few times with different people but always get the same cocktails. Each time most people do not like the negroni so would be nice if that changed this one.
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32marcuss
Dec 5, 2024
The tour was fun and very explanatory - a fun experience - the gin is brewed and bottled in Scotland but this is the place where they infuse the botanicals. Its the site of an old mill, printworks and British & Indian banknotes production. Now the marvellous greenhouse hosts examples of the botanicals from all over the world that are used to flavour the gin. The tour was fun and very explanatory with the bonus of a gin cocktail to finish.
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Celia_b
Dec 3, 2024
Luxurious G&T in comfort - Easy to find and park. Luxurious G&T in comfort before walk round of historic building and architectural installation. Learnt loads about 'botanics'. Gift shop, all good.
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Simongl3194au
Nov 2, 2024
Fantastic day - Amazing experience host (Luke) was really knowledgeable. Cocktail making (Tiler) was absolutely awesome. Loved every minute of the cocktail making.
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Kerriculver789
Oct 28, 2024
Pickled with Gin and laughter! - What a fantastic day!
Beau was the most amazing tour guide. So kind, funny and superb knowledge. She made us feel so comfortable and really knows her stuff.
We then had the masterclass with Gabby. She was fantastic! We had the best day and it really was thanks to these two ladies. Thank you!
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Mollywillis99
Sep 30, 2024
Great tour - Booked this as a gift for my husband and we both really enjoyed. The tour was really informative, I can’t remember our tour guide’s name but he was great! It was nice to choose a gin at the start and sit in the cinema room, before having a walk round the whole distillery! Would definitely recommend.
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Jimp191
Oct 6, 2024
Unexpected gentle delight. - Well worth the entrance fee
Easy booking and email confirmation. Good car parking . Clear directions to the reception and not far to walk.Simple check in.
It’s in a group of old industrial brick buildings that have a post industrial charm in, and running through it ,beautiful Hampshire countryside
The 90 minute tour is gentle slick entertaining and informative . This is no heavy industry . It’s all about the infusion of subtle flavours to create gin .Juniper, liquorice, lemon, coriander, Angelica , etc etc
And within the unit are two stunning glass greenhouses that are quite a contrast to their companion buildings and provide the connection between the gin and its botanical contents that make it what it is.
The butterflies are a beautiful tropical bonus
The tour guide was well versed and very pleasant. Easy to listen to and very attentive. There’s a shop and cafe
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Simon
Nov 3, 2024
Don’t bother. - Overbearing tour guide. Questionable claims of their low carbon credentials. Cocktail making experience wasn’t great at all. We retired to the bar which closed shortly after we got there. Altogether very forgettable experience.
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Travel542148
Oct 27, 2024
Don’t waste your time or money - Long tour of factory buildings in middle of nowhere with 1 rushed drink at the beginning. This wasn’t a gin tasting but a building tour. Cafe at end closed and bar had run out of much of snacks on the menu - v disappointing.
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