Viator Rating : 5 (18 reviews)
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Craft Your Signature Gin: Aberdeen's Gin School Experience
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Overview
At the 2 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen, guided by the Head Distiller, create a personalized 70cl bottle of Scottish Gin using premium botanicals. Enjoy drinks and samples, explore distillation, and conclude with a surprise cocktail, becoming an Aberdeen Distiller. Perfect for Food & Drink enthusiasts! 
Highlights
Craft Your Signature Gin: Unleash your creativity and formulate a gin recipe that reflects your unique taste profile.
Expert Guidance: Learn from the Head Distiller, gaining insights into the art and science of gin production.
Premium Ingredients: Utilize high-quality organic alcohol and a diverse selection of over 100 botanicals to craft a truly exceptional gin.
Celebratory Finale: Conclude your distilling adventure with a surprise cocktail, commemorating your newfound status as an Aberdeen Distiller.
Sentiment Analysis
Informative and engaging instruction
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High-quality botanicals for unique gin creation
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Generous drinks and tasting samples provided
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Fun and celebratory atmosphere with a surprise cocktail
Some participants may find the gin-naming process challenging
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The experience is time-limited which might feel rushed for some participants.
Review Summary
People usually say this is an outstanding, hands-on experience that exceeds expectations. Visitors consistently praise hosts Alan and Dan as entertaining, knowledgeable, and exceptionally hospitable, making the 2-hour session feel both educational and fun. The highlight for most guests is creating their own gin bottle with choice from over 100 botanicals, combined with generous tastings throughout and a celebratory cocktail at the end. The experience offers genuine value, with reviewers noting they gain practical gin knowledge even if they weren't previously interested, and many visitors express they would return just to do the experience again. No significant negative feedback emerges from reviews, though some mention wishing they had time to do additional tours offered at the distillery.
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