Viator Rating : 5 (160 reviews)
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Banff
Craft Your Own Gin in Banff: Distillery Tour & Tasting
60
Overview
Blend Your Own Gin Experience in Banff. This unique experience invites guests to discover the art of gin-making. It's perfect for those who love food and drink and want to learn about local craft spirits.
During the experience, visitors will tour a real distillery and taste different craft spirits. After that, they get to be the gin maker! They can touch, smell, and pick their favorite botanicals to create a special gin just for them. Plus, they get to design a custom label for their bottle. This experience includes a 750ml bottle of PARK Vodka, a custom label, a guide who speaks English, a distillery tour, four samples of craft spirits, and all the botanicals needed for gin infusion. Gratuities are not included.
PARK Distillery is known for its award-winning spirits and dedication to using local ingredients. With experienced guides and a hands-on approach, this experience offers an unforgettable taste of Banff's vibrant distillery scene. 
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Scores are shown on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 = lowest score, 10 = highest score.
What People Love
Safety (8 - Secure) : Strong feeling of safety and control
Logistics (8 - Seamless) : Smooth and well executed
Mobility (9 - Easy / Accessible) : Comfortable for most people
Pacing (8 - Balanced) : Smooth and comfortable timing
Guide Quality (9 - Exceptional) : Engaging and memorable
Guide Reliability (9 - Dependable) : On time with strong follow-through
What to Watch Out For
Crowd Density (6 - Standard) : Normal crowd, some waiting or tight spots
Upsell Risk (6 - Optional) : Upsells exist but avoidable
Instagram Factor (7 - Scenic) : Some good photo moments
Highlights
Craft Your Unique Gin: Blend your own gin using a variety of botanicals.
Distillery Tour: Go behind the scenes and learn how spirits are made.
Craft Spirits Tasting: Sample a selection of locally made spirits.
Custom Bottle Label: Design your own label to personalize your gin bottle.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers enjoyed learning about the gin-making process.
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Many loved creating their own unique gin flavor.
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The staff was friendly and helpful during the experience.
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The distillery tour and tasting were highlights for many visitors.
Some felt the experience was a bit rushed.
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A few wished for more guidance during the botanical selection.
The Journey
Banff Distillery
A working distillery where you'll start with a tour and tasting of craft spirits. It's the central location for your gin-blending experience, where you'll learn about the distillation process and the art of crafting spirits.
Botanical Selection Area
An area within the distillery where you'll find a variety of botanicals. Here, you'll engage your senses of touch and smell to choose the perfect ingredients for your custom gin blend.
Gin Blending Station
The dedicated space where you'll put your newfound knowledge to the test and create your own gin recipe. This is where you'll combine your chosen botanicals to craft a unique flavor profile.
Labeling Station
After blending your gin, you'll design a custom label for your bottle. This allows you to personalize your creation and commemorate your gin-blending experience in Banff.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a 750ml bottle of PARK Vodka, a custom label for your gin, an English-speaking guide, a full distillery tour, four samples of craft spirits, and all the botanicals you need to create your personalized gin infusion. Please note that gratuities are not included in the price of the experience. There is no transportation provided for this experience; all guests must meet at the distillery location.
Hot Tip
Many people found it helpful to take notes on which botanicals they liked during the initial tasting to help them decide what to include in their own gin blend.
Review Summary
People usually say the Blend Your Own Gin Experience in Banff is highly enjoyable and informative, especially praising the knowledgeable and friendly guides like Aifric and Tahlia. Many travelers appreciate the interactive aspect of blending their own gin and the quality of the craft spirits tasting. Negative points occasionally mentioned include the distillery tour feeling somewhat brief or perfunctory for some, but the overall sentiment remains very positive with high recommendations from most reviewers.
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