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Pickering's Gin Tour: Edinburgh Distillery Tasting
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Overview
The Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour invites everyone to discover the quirky world of Pickering's Gin, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh at Summerhall Distillery. This tour is a great way to see how gin is made, and it's perfect for people who like food and drinks and want to learn something new. The experience is a small group walking tour that has excellent quality.
Visitors will explore hand-built 'Ginventions' and production spaces, learning how Pickering's makes its delicious small-batch gin. The tour kicks off with a refreshing Gin & Tonic. Afterward, the experience concludes with a guided tasting of Pickering's core range of gins.
This unique experience includes alcoholic beverages. It does not include anything else not specified. People love how friendly and informative the guides are. It's a fun way to spend a few hours in Edinburgh! 
Highlights
Discover the secrets of gin-making: Explore the distillery and learn how Pickering's Gin is crafted.
Enjoy a guided gin tasting: Sample Pickering's core range of gins.
Start with a refreshing Gin & Tonic: Quench your thirst with a perfectly poured G&T at the beginning of the tour.
Explore a hidden Edinburgh gem: Visit the unique Summerhall Distillery in the heart of Edinburgh.
Sentiment Analysis
The Pickering's Gin Jolly Distillery Tasting Tour is highly recommended for its informative and entertaining experience, knowledgeable guides, and delicious gin tastings. While some had trouble finding the location, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Customers rave about the friendly and knowledgeable tour guides, like Max, Alyssa, Marina, Eloise and Jamie, who make the tour fun and engaging.
Many visitors enjoyed learning about the history of gin and the Pickering's distillery.
The gin tastings and welcome G&T were a hit with most people.
The tour is described as informative, entertaining, and a great way to spend an afternoon in Edinburgh.
Some visitors found it difficult to locate the distillery.
Some visitors noted that the tour group consisted of people chatting amongst themselves instead of listening to the tour guide.
The Journey
Summerhall Distillery
Delve into the world of artisan gin at Summerhall Distillery, a hidden gem within the iconic Summerhall arts venue, formerly the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) Veterinary College. This unique setting provides a historical backdrop as you witness the creation of small-batch gins, from distillation to bottling. Participate in an engaging tutored tasting of their core range, learn about the botanicals and processes that make each gin distinct, and conclude your visit by hand-waxing your own miniature bottle to take home – a personalized memento of your distilling adventure. Summerhall itself is a cultural hub, adding another layer to your experience.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes alcoholic beverages. It does not include anything else. The meeting point is at the Summerhall Distillery. This is a small-group tour.
Hot Tip
Make sure to arrive early, so that you have enough time to find the entrance to the distillery. Also, be prepared to try some amazing gins!
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